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Discuss and Describe the Five Axes of the DSM

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Discuss and describe the five axes of the DSM. Why are five axes necessary?


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Psychosexual Development

A Freudian concept describing how personality develops through stages characterized by a focus on erogenous zones.

Personality Growth

The process of developing and maturing one's personality, often involving increased self-awareness, emotional regulation, and improved social skills.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist and psychoanalyst known for his theory on the psychosocial development of human beings.

Anna Freud

A pioneering psychoanalyst, particularly in the field of child psychoanalysis, and the daughter of Sigmund Freud.

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