DSM-IV Applications Flashcards
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How many different categories for mental disorders in the DSM-IV
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16
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Multi Axial Classification system
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Axis I- Clinical disorders and other conditions that may a focus of clinical attention
Axis II- Personality disorders and mental retardation
Axis III- General Medical Conditions
Axis IV- Psychosocial and environmental problems
Axis V- GAF
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Principal diagnosis
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Primary symptoms that necessitate treatment
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Provisioinal diagnosis
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Reason to believe that the full criteria will ultimately be met.
