Asked by Mason Barclay on Jul 03, 2024
In the DSM-IV, physical disorders such as diabetes or cirrhosis of the liver are listed under
A) Axis I.
B) Axis IV.
C) Axis III.
D) Axis V.
Diabetes
A chronic health condition where the body is unable to properly process glucose, leading to high blood sugar levels.
Physical Disorders
Health problems that affect the body's structure or function not primarily originating from mental factors.
DSM-IV
The fourth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a classification system for psychiatric diagnoses published by the American Psychiatric Association.
- Become proficient in the standards for classifying and diagnosing psychological disorders as outlined in the DSM-IV.
- Understand the contrasts among the disparate axes in DSM-IV and their individual objectives.
Learning Objectives
- Become proficient in the standards for classifying and diagnosing psychological disorders as outlined in the DSM-IV.
- Understand the contrasts among the disparate axes in DSM-IV and their individual objectives.