Question 1

An increase in reliability results in an increase in validity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

Accepted Answer

A) it is more difficult to be a woman in society than it is to be a man. 
B) women are seen as having more flawed personalities than men. 
C) if women have a psychological problem,it is seen as part of their personality. 
D) gender stereotypes are associated with many of the personality disorders. 
E) more and more women are being diagnosed with traditionally "masculine" personality disorders. 
A) it is more difficult to be a woman in society than it is to be a man. 
B) women are seen as having more flawed personalities than men. 
C) if women have a psychological problem,it is seen as part of their personality. 
D) gender stereotypes are associated with many of the personality disorders. 
E) more and more women are being diagnosed with traditionally "masculine" personality disorders.

Question 3

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases,Injuries,and Causes of Death (ICD),

Accepted Answer

A) was and still is highly influenced by psychoanalytic theory. 
B) is widely used in North America to diagnosis mental disorders. 
C) was developed by the APA to classify abnormal behaviour. 
D) is used mainly by physicians,while the DSM is used by psychologists. 
E) is a listing of all diseases and mental disorders. 
A) was and still is highly influenced by psychoanalytic theory. 
B) is widely used in North America to diagnosis mental disorders. 
C) was developed by the APA to classify abnormal behaviour. 
D) is used mainly by physicians,while the DSM is used by psychologists. 
E) is a listing of all diseases and mental disorders.

Question 4

The category 'Other Conditions that May be a Focus of Clinical Attention' is used for mental disorders that do not fit under any other category.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What was the most significant reason why the psychiatrists in the Beck et al.(1962)study found it difficult to agree?

Accepted Answer

A) Some psychiatrists were better at their job than were others. 
B) The patient did not give the same report to each psychiatrist. 
C) Each psychiatrist diagnosed patients according to their own particular theories. 
D) Different techniques were used to determine the diagnosis. 
E) The diagnostic system did not adequately specify the signs and symptoms for the disorder(s). 
A) Some psychiatrists were better at their job than were others. 
B) The patient did not give the same report to each psychiatrist. 
C) Each psychiatrist diagnosed patients according to their own particular theories. 
D) Different techniques were used to determine the diagnosis. 
E) The diagnostic system did not adequately specify the signs and symptoms for the disorder(s).

Question 6

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

Accepted Answer

A) remove the traditional gender bias in diagnosis. 
B) identify symptoms that may exist concurrently. 
C) predict the symptoms that will co-occur over time. 
D) be diagnosed / applied concurrently by two different clinicians. 
E) estimate an individual's standing on non-symptom attributes of the disorder. 
A) remove the traditional gender bias in diagnosis. 
B) identify symptoms that may exist concurrently. 
C) predict the symptoms that will co-occur over time. 
D) be diagnosed / applied concurrently by two different clinicians. 
E) estimate an individual's standing on non-symptom attributes of the disorder.

Question 7

If there was a perfect relationship between a diagnosis of conduct disorder in early adolescence and a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood,this would be evidence for the __________ of the first diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

A) sensitivity 
B) predictive validity 
C) concurrent validity 
D) interrater reliability 
E) reliability 
A) sensitivity 
B) predictive validity 
C) concurrent validity 
D) interrater reliability 
E) reliability

Question 8

Two clinicians independently come up with the same diagnosis when examining a patient.This would demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A) concurrent validity but not necessarily reliability 
B) both interrater reliability and validity 
C) validity but not interrater reliability 
D) neither reliability nor validity 
E) interrater reliability but not necessarily validity 
A) concurrent validity but not necessarily reliability 
B) both interrater reliability and validity 
C) validity but not interrater reliability 
D) neither reliability nor validity 
E) interrater reliability but not necessarily validity

Question 9

The term __________ refers to abnormal events that occur during sleep,while the term __________ refers to not getting enough sleep.

Accepted Answer

A) sleepwalking disorder;sleep terror disorder 
B) insomnias;hypersomnias 
C) nightmares;insomnias 
D) dyssomnias;parasomnias 
E) parasomnias;insomnia 
A) sleepwalking disorder;sleep terror disorder 
B) insomnias;hypersomnias 
C) nightmares;insomnias 
D) dyssomnias;parasomnias 
E) parasomnias;insomnia

Question 10

Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from,the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The most important reason cited in the text for revising the DSM-IV to DSM-5 is

Accepted Answer

A) to ensure that the most up-to-date terminology is used to describe disorders. 
B) to ensure that classification is based upon the most current and valid research. 
C) to promote selection of effective treatments. 
D) to eliminate confusing symptom descriptors. 
E) to reduce the overlap between disorder categories. 
A) to ensure that the most up-to-date terminology is used to describe disorders. 
B) to ensure that classification is based upon the most current and valid research. 
C) to promote selection of effective treatments. 
D) to eliminate confusing symptom descriptors. 
E) to reduce the overlap between disorder categories.

Question 12

The DSM-IV-TR required that patients be evaluated along five separate dimensions.This is referred to as a

Accepted Answer

A) diagnostic classification. 
B) psychological classification. 
C) multiaxial classification. 
D) dimensional classification. 
E) theoretical classification. 
A) diagnostic classification. 
B) psychological classification. 
C) multiaxial classification. 
D) dimensional classification. 
E) theoretical classification.

Question 13

What is the dimensional approach to diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) a diagnostic approach that takes into account that mental disorders fall on a continuum of severity. 
B) a diagnostic approach that encourages clinicians to assess psychopathology according to multiple dimensions,not just symptoms. 
C) a diagnostic approach that encourages assessment by more than one clinician. 
D) a diagnostic approach that encourages assessment of quality of life. 
E) a diagnostic approach that focuses on functional impairment. 
A) a diagnostic approach that takes into account that mental disorders fall on a continuum of severity. 
B) a diagnostic approach that encourages clinicians to assess psychopathology according to multiple dimensions,not just symptoms. 
C) a diagnostic approach that encourages assessment by more than one clinician. 
D) a diagnostic approach that encourages assessment of quality of life. 
E) a diagnostic approach that focuses on functional impairment.

Question 14

A diagnostic system that estimated lower levels of education and socio-economic status for persons actually diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder would be demonstrating __________.

Accepted Answer

A) sensitivity 
B) predictive validity 
C) concurrent validity 
D) stigmatization 
E) reliability 
A) sensitivity 
B) predictive validity 
C) concurrent validity 
D) stigmatization 
E) reliability

Question 15

Which of the following is a problem with the categorical approach to the classification of mental disorders?

Accepted Answer

A) It relies to heavily on a dimensional rating of severity. 
B) If a client falls short of the required criteria for a disorder,they may be denied treatment. 
C) A lot of people are not impaired in their functioning even if they meet the categorical cut off for a diagnosis. 
D) There are not enough categories to accurately capture all the possible disorders. 
E) There are no problems with the categorical approach of mental disorders. 
A) It relies to heavily on a dimensional rating of severity. 
B) If a client falls short of the required criteria for a disorder,they may be denied treatment. 
C) A lot of people are not impaired in their functioning even if they meet the categorical cut off for a diagnosis. 
D) There are not enough categories to accurately capture all the possible disorders. 
E) There are no problems with the categorical approach of mental disorders.

Question 16

Parasomnias are defined by events such as sleepwalking or waking up in cold sweats.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Learning disorders usually become apparent

Accepted Answer

A) during adolescence. 
B) during childhood. 
C) after psychological testing shows children to be learning disabled. 
D) after age 18,because children learn at such different rates. 
E) during the first few weeks of life. 
A) during adolescence. 
B) during childhood. 
C) after psychological testing shows children to be learning disabled. 
D) after age 18,because children learn at such different rates. 
E) during the first few weeks of life.

Question 18

Discuss the history and development of the DSM system.

Accepted Answer

The first Diagnostic and Statistical Man

Question 19

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves individuals suddenly and unexpectedly leaving their home,traveling to a new locale,and taking up a new identity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

It is hoped that DSM-5 will have improved clinical utility.Each of the following is an example of improved clinical utility EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) improved communication of important clinical information to patients/families. 
B) improved prediction of the course of a disorder. 
C) improved communication of information to other health care providers. 
D) improved reliability of the diagnostic questionnaires. 
E) improved ability to select effective interventions. 
A) improved communication of important clinical information to patients/families. 
B) improved prediction of the course of a disorder. 
C) improved communication of information to other health care providers. 
D) improved reliability of the diagnostic questionnaires. 
E) improved ability to select effective interventions.

An increase in reliability results in an increase in validity.

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases,Injuries,and Causes of Death (ICD),

The category 'Other Conditions that May be a Focus of Clinical Attention' is used for mental disorders that do not fit under any other category.

What was the most significant reason why the psychiatrists in the Beck et al.(1962)study found it difficult to agree?

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

If there was a perfect relationship between a diagnosis of conduct disorder in early adolescence and a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood,this would be evidence for the __________ of the first diagnosis.

Two clinicians independently come up with the same diagnosis when examining a patient.This would demonstrate:

The term refers to abnormal events that occur during sleep,while the term refers to not getting enough sleep.

Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from,the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

The most important reason cited in the text for revising the DSM-IV to DSM-5 is

The DSM-IV-TR required that patients be evaluated along five separate dimensions.This is referred to as a

What is the dimensional approach to diagnosis?

A diagnostic system that estimated lower levels of education and socio-economic status for persons actually diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder would be demonstrating __________.

Which of the following is a problem with the categorical approach to the classification of mental disorders?

Parasomnias are defined by events such as sleepwalking or waking up in cold sweats.

Learning disorders usually become apparent

Discuss the history and development of the DSM system.

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves individuals suddenly and unexpectedly leaving their home,traveling to a new locale,and taking up a new identity.

It is hoped that DSM-5 will have improved clinical utility.Each of the following is an example of improved clinical utility EXCEPT

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Exam 3: Classification and Diagnosis

An increase in reliability results in an increase in validity.

Personality disorders in the DSM are particularly problematic for women because

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases,Injuries,and Causes of Death (ICD),

The category 'Other Conditions that May be a Focus of Clinical Attention' is used for mental disorders that do not fit under any other category.

What was the most significant reason why the psychiatrists in the Beck et al.(1962)study found it difficult to agree?

Concurrent validity is concerned with the ability of a diagnostic category to

If there was a perfect relationship between a diagnosis of conduct disorder in early adolescence and a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder in adulthood,this would be evidence for the __________ of the first diagnosis.

Two clinicians independently come up with the same diagnosis when examining a patient.This would demonstrate:

The term __________ refers to abnormal events that occur during sleep,while the term __________ refers to not getting enough sleep.

Cultural biases are generally not problematic in the DSM because regardless of where you come from,the symptoms for any one disorder will be similar.

The most important reason cited in the text for revising the DSM-IV to DSM-5 is

The DSM-IV-TR required that patients be evaluated along five separate dimensions.This is referred to as a

What is the dimensional approach to diagnosis?

A diagnostic system that estimated lower levels of education and socio-economic status for persons actually diagnosed with schizophrenia disorder would be demonstrating __________.

Which of the following is a problem with the categorical approach to the classification of mental disorders?

Parasomnias are defined by events such as sleepwalking or waking up in cold sweats.

Learning disorders usually become apparent

Discuss the history and development of the DSM system.

Dissociative Identity Disorder involves individuals suddenly and unexpectedly leaving their home,traveling to a new locale,and taking up a new identity.

It is hoped that DSM-5 will have improved clinical utility.Each of the following is an example of improved clinical utility EXCEPT

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety, obsessive-Compulsive, and Trauma -Related Disorders

Dissociative Disorder and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Aging and Mental Health

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

The term refers to abnormal events that occur during sleep,while the term refers to not getting enough sleep.