Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of the DSM in clinical psychology?

• A. The DSM is used primarily to determine the effectiveness of psychological treatments.
• B. The DSM provides a standardized system for classifying mental disorders.
• C. The DSM focuses on identifying the genetic causes of mental illnesses.
• D. The DSM is designed to track the prevalence of mental disorders in the general population.

Answer: (B)