The DSM originated from which of the following needs?

a) In 1952, the APA needed a way to categorize mental disorders.
b) In 1968, APA clinicians wanted a system that reflected the dominant psychodynamic perspective of the time.
c) In 1918, the Bureau of the Census needed a way to collect uniform statistics about psychiatric hospitals.
d) In 1968, the Psychiatric Census wanted a system to classify mental disorders.

Ans: c) In 1918, the Bureau of the Census needed a way to collect uniform statistics about psychiatric hospitals.

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A) Bruce V. Moore B) Walter Dill Scott C) Hugo Munsterberg D) Lillian Gilbreth

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