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Understanding Psychological Disorders

Question 7 • SHS Alt Psychology S2 - 2021

Which of the following axes and terms are not correctly associated according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

Answer
A
Axis I: Dissociative disorders
B
Axis II: Mental retardation
C
Axis III: General medical conditions
D
Axis IV: Global assessment and functioning

Explanation

In the DSM multiaxial system, Axis IV records psychosocial and environmental problems. The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) is recorded on Axis V, so the association in choice D is incorrect. The other listed associations are correct: dissociative disorders are on Axis I, mental retardation (now generally termed intellectual disability) is on Axis II, and general medical conditions are on Axis III.

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