Polygraph Glossary Practice

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

Definition

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the official classification system for psychiatric and psychological disorders in the United States, published by the American Psychiatric Association. The current edition is the DSM-5 (2013). It is relevant to PDD because certain...

What Is the DSM?

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is the official classification system for psychiatric and psychological disorders in the United States, published by the American Psychiatric Association. The current edition is the DSM-5 (2013). It is relevant to PDD because certain psychological conditions catalogued in the DSM — such as antisocial personality disorder — have been studied for their effects on polygraph accuracy.

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