When using the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale, clinicians need to start ________.
A)At the bottom and evaluate each range for the function of the individual
B)At the top level and keep moving down the scale until the best match is found
C)By guessing at about which level the person might be functioning
D)With another type of assessment altogether

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A clinician starts at the top level of the GAF scale and keeps moving down the scale until the best match for the individual's function is located. To determine the specific rating within the ten point range, a clinician can consider whether the person is functioning at the lower or higher end of that range.

When Using the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) Scale, Clinicians