Asked by Kaianah Sweeting on Apr 25, 2024

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The DSM-5 uses a multi-axial system.

Multi-Axial System

A diagnostic system used in psychology that allows for an assessment across several domains of an individual's functioning, historically part of DSM-IV.

DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a classification and diagnostic tool used in psychiatry.

  • Judge the importance of assessment reliability and validity.
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Kahaliyah Bottom8 days ago
Final Answer :
False
Explanation :
The DSM-5, published in 2013, moved away from the multi-axial system used in the DSM-IV, opting instead for a single-axis format that integrates all disorders into one list.