In DSM-IV-TR,Axis I Is Used to

question 51

Multiple Choice

In DSM-IV-TR,Axis I is used to

• A) indicate the presence of personality disorders or mental retardation.
• B) indicate the presence of clinical disorders other than personality disorders and mental retardation.
• C) list relevant medical conditions.
• D) quantitatively estimate an individual's overall level of functioning.

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Definitions:

Economy's Overall Price Level

The average of current prices across the entire spectrum of goods and services available in the economy, indicating inflation or deflation trends.

Rising

Describes an increase or upward movement in metrics such as price, quantity, or value.

Base Year

A reference year used for comparative purposes in the calculation of indexes, such as the Consumer Price Index, to measure changes over time.

Consumer Price Index

A measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to measure inflation or deflation.