Asked by Kaianah Sweeting on Apr 25, 2024

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.