When Using the DSM-IV-TR's System of Axes

question 64

Multiple Choice

When using the DSM-IV-TR's system of axes,

• A)multiple types of information are gathered on a patient.
• B)many alternative diagnoses are made for each patient.
• C)different diagnostic criteria are used for different patients, depending on the specific case.
• D)information on six different dimensions are multiplied to create a diagnosis.

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