The DSM-5 has significantly affected the way counselors diagnose mental disorders by replacing the ________ system with _________ assessments.
A) dimensional; axial
B) dimensional; categorical
C) categorical and axial; dimensional
D) None of the above

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The DSM-5 has significantly affected the way counselors diagnose mental disorders by replacing the categorical and axial system with dimensional assessments, moving away from the strictly categorized disorders and multi-axial system of the DSM-IV to a more nuanced dimensional approach where the severity and spectrum of symptoms are considered.

The DSM-5 Has Significantly Affected the Way Counselors Diagnose Mental