Free Flashcard From Chapter 13 Psychological Disorders
Question:
The Five Axes of the DSM- Their names (and descriptions)
Answer:
Axis I: Clinical Syndromes- ex. anxiety, depressionAxis II: Personality Disorders or Mental RetardationAxis III: General Medical Conditions- ex. diabetes, hyper tension, medications they are taking.Axis IV: Psychosocial and Environmental Problems- ex. having trouble with interpersonal relationships.Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning- A level from 0-100 on their life functioning