The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Has Been Historically Considered

question 46

True/False

The Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) has been historically considered an unreliable tool.

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Definitions:

Reinforcers

Any stimulus which strengthens or increases the probability of a specific response or behavior by providing a consequence an individual finds rewarding.

Syndrome Model

A conceptual approach that describes a syndrome as a set of symptoms occurring together consistently enough to constitute a recognizable condition.

Neuro-Biological Antecedents

Biological and neurological factors that precede and influence the development of certain behaviors or conditions.

Psychosocial Antecedents

Factors in an individual's psychological and social environment that precede and contribute to the development of behaviors or conditions.