Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR Includes __________

question 115

Multiple Choice

Axis IV of the DSM-IV-TR includes __________

• A) all physical disorders that affect a person's psychological adjustment.
• B) all psychological disorders except personality disorders.
• C) information about problems in the person's life that might affect adjustment, such as death of a loved one.
• D) an overall judgment made by the psychological professional of the person's mental health and adjustment based on a scale from 0 to 100.

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Definitions:

Chalazion

A chronic glandular cyst of the eyelid, resulting from the obstruction and inflammation of a meibomian gland, often presenting as a painless swelling.

Blepharitis

Inflammation of the eyelid margins, often causing redness, itching, and dandruff-like scales on eyelashes.

Corneal Abrasion

A scratch or scrape on the surface of the eye's cornea, often causing significant discomfort and sensitivity to light.

Light Rays

Lines that represent the direction along which the light energy is moving.