Global Assessment of Functioning is a numerical scale (0-100) clinicians use to subjectively assess the social, occupational, and psychological functioning of adults. Which is not a part of the scale?
A)100-91: Superior functioning in a wide range of activities; life's problems never seem to get out of hand; is sought out by others because of his/her many positive qualities. No symptoms.
B)10-1: Persistent danger of severely hurting self or others (e.g., recurrent violence);persistent inability to maintain minimal personal hygiene; serious suicidal act with clear expectation of death.
C)80-71: If symptoms are present, they are transient and expectable reactions to psycho-social stressors (e.g., difficulty concentrating after family argument); no more than slight impairment in social, occupational, or school functioning (e.g., temporarily
D)All of the above are part of the GAF

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Each 10 points on the scale shows a point of function for the adult, ranging from the persistent danger of suicide or hurting others (1-10), to an extremely well-functioning individual (91-100). Professionals use their subjective opinion on interviewing to assess the client's ability to function and give this client a rating using this scale.

Global Assessment of Functioning Is a Numerical Scale (0-100) Clinicians