Question 1

Which of the following is NOT an impulse control disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pyromania 
B)  Trichotillomania 
C)  Kleptomania 
D)  Intermittent explosive disorder. 
A)  Pyromania 
B)  Trichotillomania 
C)  Kleptomania 
D)  Intermittent explosive disorder.

Question 2

Dr. Kline classified her patients according to hair colour. Some were classified as blonde, some brunette, some red-haired. This is an example of a

Accepted Answer

A)  continuous classification. 
B)  etiological classification. 
C)  categorical classification. 
D)  dimensional classification. 
A)  continuous classification. 
B)  etiological classification. 
C)  categorical classification. 
D)  dimensional classification.

Question 3

Without Axis IV, which of the following would not be included in the DSM-IV diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A developmental disorder. 
B)  Alcoholism. 
C)  Diabetes. 
D)  Homelessness. 
A)  A developmental disorder. 
B)  Alcoholism. 
C)  Diabetes. 
D)  Homelessness.

Question 4

Earlier classification systems were criticized for being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Underutilized. 
B)  Overly stigmatizing. 
C)  Too vague. 
D)  Too narrow in scope. 
A)  Underutilized. 
B)  Overly stigmatizing. 
C)  Too vague. 
D)  Too narrow in scope.

Question 5

DSM V-codes are for disorders that require further study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

People with symptoms of depression but not enough symptoms to meet the threshold for depression:

Accepted Answer

A)  Can still have significant impairment and they still warrant treatment. 
B)  Are deemed to not have significant impairment and do not warrant treatment. 
C)  Are not valid candidates to be included in research on depression. 
D)  Are not reliable candidates to be included in research on depression. 
A)  Can still have significant impairment and they still warrant treatment. 
B)  Are deemed to not have significant impairment and do not warrant treatment. 
C)  Are not valid candidates to be included in research on depression. 
D)  Are not reliable candidates to be included in research on depression.

Question 7

The 19ᵗʰ century efforts at developing a classification scheme for mental illness was

Accepted Answer

A)  never ratified. 
B)  based largely upon the ideas of Emil Kraeplin, as they are today. 
C)  driven by empirical observations. 
D)  all of the above are correct. 
A)  never ratified. 
B)  based largely upon the ideas of Emil Kraeplin, as they are today. 
C)  driven by empirical observations. 
D)  all of the above are correct.

Question 8

In DSM-5, children who were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in DSM-IV-TR would now be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Asperger's syndrome 
B)  Autism 
C)  Autism spectrum disorder 
D)  Either Autism spectrum disorder or nothing 
A)  Asperger's syndrome 
B)  Autism 
C)  Autism spectrum disorder 
D)  Either Autism spectrum disorder or nothing

Question 9

DSM-5 uses a similar multiaxial system for diagnosis as DSM-IV-TR.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Construct validity of a diagnosis refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  diagnoses that arise due to known medical factors. 
B)  the consistency of diagnosing the same condition. 
C)  an inference regarding a diagnosis based on a set of observed symptoms. 
D)  the likelihood that two diagnosticians would come up with the same diagnosis. 
A)  diagnoses that arise due to known medical factors. 
B)  the consistency of diagnosing the same condition. 
C)  an inference regarding a diagnosis based on a set of observed symptoms. 
D)  the likelihood that two diagnosticians would come up with the same diagnosis.

Question 11

Discuss the importance of establishing high inter-rater reliability in a diagnostic model. As part of this discussion, indicate some limitations that remain even when high inter-rater reliability has been established.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Discuss the importance of establishing high inter-rater...

Question 12

How is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder characterized and why is it a controversial diagnosis in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (

Question 13

Barbara experiences frequently intrusive thoughts that she wishes would go away. These thoughts cause her extreme anxiety, and she avoids things that remind her of the thoughts. She is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  a delusional disorder. 
A)  schizophrenia. 
B)  obsessive-compulsive disorder. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  a delusional disorder.

Question 14

Bella is a 10 year old girl who doesn't seem to have outgrown the "terrible twos" - she has temper tantrums on a regular basis. What diagnosis is she most likely to get when she visits a psychologist?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autism 
B)  Conduct disorder 
C)  Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 
D)  Premenstrual dysphoric disorder 
A)  Autism 
B)  Conduct disorder 
C)  Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder 
D)  Premenstrual dysphoric disorder

Question 15

________ measures the proportion of agreement over and above what would be expected by chance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Sensitivity 
B)  Specificity 
C)  Inter-rater reliability 
D)  Kappa 
A)  Sensitivity 
B)  Specificity 
C)  Inter-rater reliability 
D)  Kappa

Question 16

Hoarding disorder may best thought of as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dimensional 
B)  Categorical 
C)  Absolute 
D)  Common 
A)  Dimensional 
B)  Categorical 
C)  Absolute 
D)  Common

Question 17

What was Paula Caplan's major criticism of the DSM?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not enough Canadian psychologists sat on the decision making committees. 
B)  People with divergent viewpoints were not included in decision making committees. 
C)  The reasons for diagnostic changes were not always made explicit. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Not enough Canadian psychologists sat on the decision making committees. 
B)  People with divergent viewpoints were not included in decision making committees. 
C)  The reasons for diagnostic changes were not always made explicit. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 18

In order to study the reliability of a diagnostic category, we would study whether

Accepted Answer

A)  it acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual. 
B)  it has explicitly stated criteria. 
C)  patients with the label respond to treatment the same. 
D)  diagnosticians apply it consistently. 
A)  it acknowledges the uniqueness of each individual. 
B)  it has explicitly stated criteria. 
C)  patients with the label respond to treatment the same. 
D)  diagnosticians apply it consistently.

Question 19

Experienced clinicians use what, in addition to the DSM, to make diagnoses?

Accepted Answer

A)  ICD-10 
B)  Insurance reimbursement tables 
C)  Clinical intuition 
D)  Physical examination 
A)  ICD-10 
B)  Insurance reimbursement tables 
C)  Clinical intuition 
D)  Physical examination

Question 20

Post-traumatic stress disorder used to be listed with which disorders in DSM-IV-TR?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mood disorders 
B)  Dissociative disorders 
C)  Anxiety disorders 
D)  Somatoform disorders 
A)  Mood disorders 
B)  Dissociative disorders 
C)  Anxiety disorders 
D)  Somatoform disorders

Which of the following is NOT an impulse control disorder?

Dr. Kline classified her patients according to hair colour. Some were classified as blonde, some brunette, some red-haired. This is an example of a

Without Axis IV, which of the following would not be included in the DSM-IV diagnosis?

Earlier classification systems were criticized for being:

DSM V-codes are for disorders that require further study.

People with symptoms of depression but not enough symptoms to meet the threshold for depression:

The 19ᵗʰ century efforts at developing a classification scheme for mental illness was

In DSM-5, children who were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in DSM-IV-TR would now be diagnosed with:

DSM-5 uses a similar multiaxial system for diagnosis as DSM-IV-TR.

Construct validity of a diagnosis refers to

Discuss the importance of establishing high inter-rater reliability in a diagnostic model. As part of this discussion, indicate some limitations that remain even when high inter-rater reliability has been established.

How is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder characterized and why is it a controversial diagnosis in DSM-5?

Barbara experiences frequently intrusive thoughts that she wishes would go away. These thoughts cause her extreme anxiety, and she avoids things that remind her of the thoughts. She is most likely suffering from

Bella is a 10 year old girl who doesn't seem to have outgrown the "terrible twos" - she has temper tantrums on a regular basis. What diagnosis is she most likely to get when she visits a psychologist?

________ measures the proportion of agreement over and above what would be expected by chance.

Hoarding disorder may best thought of as:

What was Paula Caplan's major criticism of the DSM?

In order to study the reliability of a diagnostic category, we would study whether

Experienced clinicians use what, in addition to the DSM, to make diagnoses?

Post-traumatic stress disorder used to be listed with which disorders in DSM-IV-TR?

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 4: Classification and Diagnosis

Which of the following is NOT an impulse control disorder?

Dr. Kline classified her patients according to hair colour. Some were classified as blonde, some brunette, some red-haired. This is an example of a

Without Axis IV, which of the following would not be included in the DSM-IV diagnosis?

Earlier classification systems were criticized for being:

DSM V-codes are for disorders that require further study.

People with symptoms of depression but not enough symptoms to meet the threshold for depression:

The 19ᵗʰ century efforts at developing a classification scheme for mental illness was

In DSM-5, children who were diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome in DSM-IV-TR would now be diagnosed with:

DSM-5 uses a similar multiaxial system for diagnosis as DSM-IV-TR.

Construct validity of a diagnosis refers to

Discuss the importance of establishing high inter-rater reliability in a diagnostic model. As part of this discussion, indicate some limitations that remain even when high inter-rater reliability has been established.

How is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder characterized and why is it a controversial diagnosis in DSM-5?

Barbara experiences frequently intrusive thoughts that she wishes would go away. These thoughts cause her extreme anxiety, and she avoids things that remind her of the thoughts. She is most likely suffering from

Bella is a 10 year old girl who doesn't seem to have outgrown the "terrible twos" - she has temper tantrums on a regular basis. What diagnosis is she most likely to get when she visits a psychologist?

________ measures the proportion of agreement over and above what would be expected by chance.

Hoarding disorder may best thought of as:

What was Paula Caplan's major criticism of the DSM?

In order to study the reliability of a diagnostic category, we would study whether

Experienced clinicians use what, in addition to the DSM, to make diagnoses?

Post-traumatic stress disorder used to be listed with which disorders in DSM-IV-TR?

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters