Question 1

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Causes of Death (ICD) was the first attempt at classifying mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The changes made to the diagnostic criteria of ADHD in DSM-5 were based on:

Accepted Answer

A)  The working group members' opinions 
B)  Existing empirical evidence 
C)  Anecdotal evidence from clinicians 
D)  Pressure from physicians to make it easier to diagnose

Question 3

DSM-IV-TR is based on a categorical diagnostic system. DSM-5 is based on a ____________ diagnostic system.

Accepted Answer

A)  Categorical 
B)  Dimensional 
C)  Structured 
D)  Half categorical, half dimensional

Question 4

Physicians are expected to use the DSM-5 PC to diagnose mental health issues when it becomes available.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Adding a threshold or cutting point to a dimensional system

Accepted Answer

A)  results in a more accurate classification of diseases and disorders. 
B)  results in a more user-friendly approach to diagnosing illnesses. 
C)  results in a categorical system. 
D)  results in increased prevalence rates for psychological disorders.

Question 6

Jane has always been generally mentally healthy, but since her husband died three months ago, she constantly feels down. She goes to see a psychologist who diagnoses her according to DSM-5. Jane is diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  Bereavement 
B)  Depression 
C)  Sadness, not otherwise specified 
D)  She is not diagnosed - she is having a normative response

Question 7

Which of the following disorders would be listed under "impulse-control disorders"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conduct disorder. 
B)  Schizophrenia. 
C)  Panic disorder. 
D)  Trichotillomania

Question 8

Patrick is a 70 year old man who was brought to the hospital by police. He was found walking around his neighborhood at night looking for his cat, Mr. Smiles. Patrick was wearing a bathrobe and slippers and was calling for the cat so loudly that he woke his neighbour. When the police spoke to the neighbour, she revealed that Patrick's cat had died three years ago. Patrick is most likely experiencing which type of disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Schizophrenia 
B)  Neurocognitive 
C)  Neurodevelopmental 
D)  Sleep-wake

Question 9

The DSM is based on a medical model of disease.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What are the criticisms of classification? How would you recommend reforming the DSM-5 to address these criticisms?

Accepted Answer

The answer of What are the criticisms of classification? How...

Question 11

Canadian psychologist Paula Caplan's main criticism of past and current versions of the DSM is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  Decisions regarding the manual are made by people with similar viewpoints. 
B)  The multiaxial classification system does not adequately capture certain disorders. 
C)  It is less accurate than the ICD in terms of diagnosing. 
D)  Its psychometric properties are poor.

Question 12

Ted experienced tingling in his stomach after a large meal. Shortly afterward, he began to strongly believe that the tingling was evidence he had ulcers, possibly cancer. What is the most likely diagnostic category for Ted?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anxiety disorders. 
B)  Personality disorders. 
C)  Somatic symptom and related disorders. 
D)  Dissociative disorders.

Question 13

DSM-5 was published in 2013, but work on it began in:

Accepted Answer

A)  1994 
B)  2000 
C)  2008 
D)  2010

Question 14

Determining the proportion of a population that has a disorder at a given time is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Comorbidity. 
B)  Prevalence. 
C)  Epidemiology. 
D)  None of the above.

Question 15

Over the years, the DSM has added a fair amount of detail to the diagnostic criteria. This, in addition to ___________, has made diagnosis more reliable.

Accepted Answer

A)  Standardized interviews 
B)  Better training for psychologists 
C)  Underemphasizing the role of culture 
D)  Better medications

Question 16

A dissociative episode found primarily among men that involves brooding followed by violent episodes is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Brain Fag. 
B)  Koro. 
C)  Amok. 
D)  Dhat.

Question 17

Anxiety about the penis receding into the body is termed

Accepted Answer

A)  Amok. 
B)  Ghost Sickness. 
C)  Dhat. 
D)  Koro.

Question 18

While the DSM-5 was not able to fully embrace a dimensional approach to diagnosis, where possible, dimensional ratings exist to indicate severity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

The purpose of Axis IV is to

Accepted Answer

A)  identify personality disorders. 
B)  determine acute disturbance. 
C)  evaluate environmental and psychosocial problems. 
D)  account for medical problems affecting mental disorders.

Question 20

Research out of Brock University indicates that engaging in non-suicidal self-injury

Accepted Answer

A)  Is more likely to be related to suicidal behaviour if there are also past attempts at suicide 
B)  Is more likely to be related to suicidal behaviour for undergraduates than graduate students 
C)  Is more likely to be related to suicidal behaviour for graduate students than undergraduates 
D)  Is unrelated to suicidal behaviour

Exam 4: Classification and Diagnosis

The International Statistical Classification of Diseases, Injuries, and Causes of Death (ICD) was the first attempt at classifying mental illness by the American Psychiatric Association.

The changes made to the diagnostic criteria of ADHD in DSM-5 were based on:

DSM-IV-TR is based on a categorical diagnostic system. DSM-5 is based on a ____________ diagnostic system.

Physicians are expected to use the DSM-5 PC to diagnose mental health issues when it becomes available.

Adding a threshold or cutting point to a dimensional system

Jane has always been generally mentally healthy, but since her husband died three months ago, she constantly feels down. She goes to see a psychologist who diagnoses her according to DSM-5. Jane is diagnosed with:

Which of the following disorders would be listed under "impulse-control disorders"?

The DSM is based on a medical model of disease.

What are the criticisms of classification? How would you recommend reforming the DSM-5 to address these criticisms?

Canadian psychologist Paula Caplan's main criticism of past and current versions of the DSM is that:

Ted experienced tingling in his stomach after a large meal. Shortly afterward, he began to strongly believe that the tingling was evidence he had ulcers, possibly cancer. What is the most likely diagnostic category for Ted?

DSM-5 was published in 2013, but work on it began in:

Determining the proportion of a population that has a disorder at a given time is called:

Over the years, the DSM has added a fair amount of detail to the diagnostic criteria. This, in addition to ___________, has made diagnosis more reliable.

A dissociative episode found primarily among men that involves brooding followed by violent episodes is called:

Anxiety about the penis receding into the body is termed

While the DSM-5 was not able to fully embrace a dimensional approach to diagnosis, where possible, dimensional ratings exist to indicate severity.

The purpose of Axis IV is to

Research out of Brock University indicates that engaging in non-suicidal self-injury