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saraeharris

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on: Jun 22, 2018
Why are the disorders listed in DSM-IV-TR Axes I and II separated rather than combined on one axis?
 
  a) The separation provides for evaluation of continuing characteristics that should be taken into consideration.
   b) Insurance companies will pay for treatment of only certain disorders, so these are separated out for ease of billing.
   c) One axis contains disorders that can be treated; the other axis contains disorders that currently have no available treatments.
   d) The two sets of disorders differ in the degree to which genetic and environmental factors play a significant role in etiology.

Question 2

The appropriateness of a classification system is called
 
  a) validity.
  b) kappa.
  c) reliability.
  d) criterion.


isabelt_18

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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

a

Answer to Question 2

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