Exam 1: An Introduction to the Competency-Based Assessment Model

Which of the following statements do not apply to the revised DSM-5?

Generalized anxiety disorder is one of the anxiety disorders in the DSM-5.

The competency-based assessment refers to:

Avoidant personality disorder is a diagnosis that has been deleted from the personality disorders in the DSM-5.

Which of the following statements do not accurately represent the limbic system?

From each of the following terms, indicate which applies to the following statements. Terms: -__________ Addresses specific coding requirements for the diagnosis

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, first published in 1952, is a highly theoretical and descriptive approach to diagnosis.

Autistic disorder, Asperger's disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder have been consolidated into one disorder called autism spectrum disorder in the DSM-5.

The DSM-5 replaced the DSM-IV-TR "Not Otherwise Specified" or NOS label with 2 additional categories: "Other specified disorder)" and ""Unspecified disorder). Which of the following statements accurately represents the Unspecified diagnostic categories?

The DSM is considered as a:

The social worker who asks about a client's work history is exploring:

The Global Assessment of Functioning Scale found in the DSM-IV-TR remains as a separate category and coded in the DSM-5 assessment.

Which one of the following is not found in the DSM?

From each of the following terms, indicate which applies to the following statements. Terms: -__________ Explains key indicators to look for when making the assessment

From each of the following terms, indicate which applies to the following statements. Terms: -__________ Describes other potential co-occurring disorders

From each of the following terms, indicate which applies to the following statements. Terms: -__________ Differentiates the diagnosis from other syndromes

The ecological perspective posits that:

Although the personality disorders originate during the childhood years, they are generally considered adult disorders.

Which of the following statements does not apply to the competency-based assessment in mental health practice:

The principal aim of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders DSM) is to: