Deck 6: Classification and Diagnosis

Question 1

What is the primary distinction between the DSM and ICD?

A)The ICD is for psychiatrists, the DSM is for psychologists.
B)The ICD has a research and a clinician version, while the DSM has only one version.
C)The DSM uses an older numbering system than the ICD
D)The ICD was developed with medication management in mind, while the DSM was developed for therapists

Answer 1

The ICD has a research and a clinician version, while the DSM has only one version.

Question 2

What is the current focus of the DSM 5?

A)Psychosocial
B)Behavioral
C)Cognitive
D)Neurobiological
(E) It is atheoretically focused

Answer 2

Neurobiological
(E) It is atheoretically focused

Question 3

What type of information is excluded from the DSM-IV-TR?

A)Treatment
B)Prevalence
C)Symptoms
D)Time of onset

Answer 3

Treatment

Question 4

What is the current version of the DSM?

A)IV
B)IV-TR
C)V
D)VI