Which of the Following Is a Reason the APA Went

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a reason the APA went to a single axis diagnosis in the DSM-5?

• A) To make personality disorders on par with clinical disorders so they don't seem untreatable
• B) To make mental disorders a higher priority and more distinct from medical disorders
• C) There has been a trend of GAF scores getting over-inflated by clinicians and psychiatrists.
• D) None. The DSM-5 uses a multi-axial approach.

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Definitions:

Dominant Traits

Dominant traits are characteristics that are more likely to be expressed in offspring when inherited, overshadowing recessive traits.

Temperament

An individual's innate personality, particularly those aspects that influence their reactions to the environment and stress.

Reactivity

The degree to which a person responds to environmental stimuli or changes in experimental conditions.

Enduring Patterns

Persistent and consistent ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that establish a person's personality.