Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR Consists Of

question 189

Multiple Choice

Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR consists of:

• A)a global assessment of functioning.
• B)clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention.
• C)psychosocial and environmental problems.
• D)personality disorders and mental retardation.

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Definitions:

Subjective Experiences

Personal, individual perceptions and feelings that are influenced by one’s own mental and emotional state, and cannot be directly measured by others.

Mental Processes

The internal, covert activities of our minds, including thinking, feeling, and problem-solving.

Group of Practices

A collection or set of activities, traditions, or routines followed by a specific group of people or within a particular field or profession.

Altered State of Consciousness

A condition significantly different from the norm, where the mind's awareness or perception is changed, such as during sleep, meditation, or under the influence of substances.