Dr. Ting is working with a 16-year-old client who presents with the symptoms of a moderate case of depression. As part of his intake session,
Dr. Ting learns that his client, Geoff, has suffered from very serious cystic acne for 4 years and is constantly teased by his peers for having such bad skin. On which of the axes would Dr. Ting chart this information?
a) Axis I
b) Axis III
c) Axis V
d) This information should not be charted because it is a medical, not a psychological issue.
b
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a. religious causes such as angry gods b. natural causes such as balance of body fluids c. spiritual causes such as trapped evil spirits. d. social causes such as poverty and poor access to education
Adam is majoring in mechanical engineering. When you ask him about his career choice, he says, "A lot of people in my family are mechanical engineers so I guess I just fell into it. I've never really thought that much about it." Which identity status does Adam's response appear to indicate?
a. diffusion b. moratorium c. achievement d. foreclosure