Which Axis of the DSM-IV-TR Contains an Overall Judgment Made

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which axis of the DSM-IV-TR contains an overall judgment made by the psychological professional of the person's mental health and adjustment based on a scale from 0 to 100?

• A) Axis II
• B) Axis III
• C) Axis IV
• D) Axis V

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Definitions:

Formal Operational Stage

An advanced stage in cognitive development, according to Piaget, marked by the ability to think logically about abstract propositions and hypothetical situations.

Conservation

The cognitive ability to understand that quantities remain consistent even when their shape or appearance changes, typically developing in the concrete operational stage of cognitive development.

Conservation of Volume

A cognitive development concept stating that a substance's volume remains unchanged even when its appearance changes, understood by children during the concrete operational stage according to Piaget.

Transitional Stage

A developmental phase where an individual moves from one significant stage to another, often involving substantial changes in behavior or role.