Which Axis Is Used to Code Medical Conditions in the DSM

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which axis is used to code medical conditions in the DSM?

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

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Definitions:

Administrative Agencies

Governmental bodies established to oversee and regulate specific activities or fields, often with the authority to enforce laws and create regulations within their purview.

Lawmaking Power

The authority or capability to formulate, pass, and enact laws, typically held by a legislative body or government.

Executive Administrative Agency

A government agency under the direct authority of the executive branch, responsible for implementing and enforcing laws and regulations.

Independent Agencies

Agencies of the United States federal government that are created by an act of Congress and are independent of the executive departments.