Which of the following statements is true regarding the DSM-5?
A) It uses a multiaxial system to organize client diagnoses based on mental disorders, personality disorders, medical conditions, psychosocial factors, and global assessment of functioning.
B) It uses a nonaxial system of diagnosis, in which mental health disorders, medical conditions, and psychosocial issues are listed on one axis.
C) It avoids a dimensional approach to diagnosis to reduce the chance of variability and error in diagnosis.
D) It is no longer aligned with the ICD-10, because the APA believed the ICD-10 was over-emphasizing biology in its mental health diagnostic criteria.

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The DSM-5 transitioned to a nonaxial system of diagnosis, which means that all relevant diagnoses, including mental health disorders, medical conditions, and psychosocial issues, are listed together without separation into different axes. This change was made to simplify the diagnostic process and improve clinical utility.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the DSM-5