Question 1

Tricia experiences the persistent feeling that she is not a part of her physical surroundings. She reports feeling that the world around her is "unreal." Without any other significant symptoms, what would be the best diagnosis for Tricia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative amnesia. 
B)  Dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  Depersonalization/derealisation disorder. 
D)  Conversion disorder.

Question 2

Allen Frances has suggested that some of the changes in DSM-5 reflect "diagnostic inflation," which is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Making a diagnosis in order to get paid 
B)  Labeling normal behaviour as abnormal 
C)  Offering a diagnosis rather than allowing problems to resolve on their own 
D)  All of the above

Question 3

When Dr. Smith diagnoses a patient with schizophrenia, and Dr. Jones diagnoses that same patient with obsessive-compulsive disorder, we would say that Dr. Smith and Dr. Jones have

Accepted Answer

A)  low validity. 
B)  low reliability. 
C)  low accuracy. 
D)  low criteria.

Question 4

Despite attempts at developing a classification system for mental illness in the late 1800s/early 1900s,

Accepted Answer

A)  Consensus could not be reached 
B)  The French, the British, and the Americans each thought their system was best and should be universally adopted 
C)  The French, the British, and the Americans had no means to communicate each one's system to people in the other countries 
D)  There was too much debate over terminology (e.g., insane vs. mentally ill)

Question 5

How are learning disorders classified in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders 
B)  Neurocognitive disorders 
C)  Neurodevelopmental disorders 
D)  Learning disorders are no longer included in the DSM-5.

Question 6

In DSM-IV-TR, each diagnostic category also had a diagnosis of "not otherwise specified." In which diagnostic category was that the most frequent diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety Disorders 
B)  Eating Disorders 
C)  Mood Disorders 
D)  Somatoform Disorders

Question 7

How are cultural considerations different in DSM-5 from DSM-IV?

Accepted Answer

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Question 8

You are relying on a dimensional classification scheme and work with individuals who struggle with delusions. Your diagnoses are going to be based upon:

Accepted Answer

A)  The presence or absence of delusions. 
B)  The social consequences of delusions. 
C)  The underlying causes of delusions. 
D)  The severity of delusions.

Question 9

The dimensional approach to Personality Disorders is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Listed in DSM-5 as needing further study 
B)  How personality disorders are diagnosed in DSM-5 
C)  Not a useful way to conceptualize personality disorders 
D)  Essentially the five-factor model of personality

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of how culture is considered in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  The descriptions of disorders include discussion of how symptoms may differ cross-culturally. 
B)  One axis is devoted to rating the person's level of acculturation in the mainstream culture. 
C)  The introductory material cautions professionals not to apply DSM diagnoses to persons from other cultures. 
D)  Culture is not mentioned in the DSM-5.

Question 11

The World Health Organization (WHO) published a new classification system in 1969 that was __________ DSM-II.

Accepted Answer

A)  Similar to 
B)  More specific than 
C)  Less specific than 
D)  Divergent from

Question 12

Jean is working on an advertising campaign for the DSM-5. Who should she target her ads towards?

Accepted Answer

A)  Clinical psychologists 
B)  Pharmaceutical industry representatives 
C)  Judges 
D)  All of the above

Question 13

The DSM-IV provides diagnoses along five areas. These areas are called

Accepted Answer

A)  axes. 
B)  classifications. 
C)  multiple dimensions. 
D)  differential diagnoses.

Question 14

The first edition of the DSM was published because:

Accepted Answer

A)  American psychiatrists were left out of the development of the ICD 
B)  American psychiatrists believed Americans experiences mental illness differently than Europeans 
C)  The mental health disorders section in the ICD was not widely accepted 
D)  There was no mental health disorders section in the ICD

Question 15

Why was the process of revising the DSM (from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5. so time consuming and controversial? Be sure to include a description of each of the five constituencies of the DSM.

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

One of the main objectives of the revision of the DSM (to DSM-5) was to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ensure that the DSM had definitions for all known mental health disorders 
B)  Reduce the number of disorders to just those commonly seen in clinical practice 
C)  Bring the DSM and ICD in line with each other 
D)  Increase the financial stability of the APA

Question 17

Somatic symptom disorder is diagnosed when a person's medical condition causes psychological pain or distress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following would not be classified as a substance related disorder in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

A)  John drinks socially but has been unable to cut down upon his doctor's recommendation. 
B)  Mary experiences extreme withdrawal symptoms when she does not use heroin for a few days. 
C)  Rufus lost his driver's license because of repeated arrests for driving while under the influence of marijuana. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 19

A valid classification system is one that

Accepted Answer

A)  has clear criteria for making diagnoses. 
B)  ensures that two or more people will agree on a classification. 
C)  leads to accurate predictions and statements. 
D)  has a clear purpose.

Question 20

Carlos is a 15-year-old who was hospitalized after he attempted suicide. He is unhappy, feels guilty, and has little energy or interest in doing anything. In which DSM-5 category would his problem be listed?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia. 
B)  Dissociative disorders. 
C)  Depressive disorders. 
D)  Somatoform disorders.

Exam 4: Classification and Diagnosis