Which of the Following Is True About Specifiers in the DSM-5

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about specifiers in the DSM-5?

• A) They are used to capture the severity of an illness.
• B) They are mutually exclusive - you can only pick one.
• C) They are noted by the phrase "Specify if."
• D) They are helpful in cross referencing DSM-5 diagnosis with ICD-9 or ICD-10 diagnosis.

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