Jones Has Just Determined That His New Client Meets the Criteria

question 62

Multiple Choice

Jones has just determined that his new client meets the criteria for an Axis II personality disorder. What would you tell Dr. Jones about the possibility that there is a comorbid Axis I disorder?

• A) Comorbid mood, anxiety, and substance use disorders are very common.
• B) She is only likely to find evidence of a mood disorder.
• C) It is unlikely that there will be an Axis I disorder.
• D) There might well be an Axis I disorder, but it would not have any connection to the personality disorder.

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