When a psychologist or psychiatrist is using the DSM-IV as a guide to evaluating a client,he or she would assess the client on each of five
A)axes.
B)stages.
C)phases.
D)steps.

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The DSM-IV organizes mental health disorders into five different axes or areas that provide a comprehensive approach to evaluating a client's mental health. These axes include Clinical Disorders, Personality Disorders and Mental Retardation, Medical Conditions, Psychosocial and Environmental Factors, and Global Assessment of Functioning.

When a Psychologist or Psychiatrist Is Using the DSM-IV as a Guide