Abnormal 1 - Factors influencing diagnosis

What was a major change in the DSM-5 compared to previous editions?

• Inclusion of personality disorders

• Shift from explanation to description

• Introduction of the multi-axial system

• Use of Roman numerals in the title

Which classification system is maintained by the World Health Organization?

• CCMD

• APA

• DSM

• ICD

China uses a system called the_______________, currently in its third edition

• CCMD

• APA

• DSM

• ICD

What was the main purpose of the clinical significance criterion in the DSM-IV?

• To improve consistency in diagnosis

• To eliminate the multi-axial system

• To reduce reliability of diagnosis

• To reduce overmedicalization

Which edition of the DSM listed 265 diagnostic categories organized in five groups (axes) first?

• DSM-I

• DSM-II

• DSM-III

• DSM-IV

What was the main change in the DSM-III compared to previous editions?

• Use of Roman numerals in the title

• Inclusion of personality disorders

• Introduction of the multi-axial system

• Shift from explanation to description

Which classification system is more widely used in the USA?

• DSM

• ICD

• CCMD

• APA

What is the main focus of reliability in psychiatric diagnosis?

• Consistency of diagnosis between clinicians

• Accuracy of diagnosis in relation to the actual disorder

• Classification based on symptomology

• Stability of symptoms over time

What is one of the key problems related to the validity of psychiatric diagnosis?

• Consistency of diagnosis between clinicians

• Use of the DSM manual

• Reliability of diagnosis

• Heterogeneity of clinical presentation

How did David Rosenhan's study 'Being sane in insane places' demonstrate a lack of validity in psychiatric diagnosis?

• Pseudo-patients were admitted with a diagnosis of schizophrenia despite not showing any symptoms

• Pseudo-patients were detected by the hospital staff immediately

• Pseudo-patients were discharged without any diagnosis

• Pseudo-patients were given accurate diagnoses by the hospital staff