What does Axis IV of the DSM-IV describe?
a. More lasting and intractable problems of mental retardation and personality disorders.
b. General medical conditions.
c. All mental diagnoses except personality disorders and mental retardation.
d. Problems that the client has with the outside world.
e. An overall judgment of how poorly or well the client is managing his or her life and the level of severity of psychological symptoms.
Answer: d
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