DSM-5 Psychology

American doctors tend to reference the ______________ when diagnosing clients.

• ICD

• DSM-5

• CCMD

• OCD

Karen has been diagnosed as schizophrenic, but she will not tell her co-workers because she does not want them to label her as abnormal, different, undesirable or affected, due to her mental disorder. She is worried about _______________.

• vulnerability

• comorbidity

• maladaptiveness

• stigmatization

What does the DSM-5 reflect changes in?

• Psychological diagnosis and treatment

• Physical health guidelines

• Nutritional standards

• Educational policies

The DSM-5 is primarily used for what purpose in the field of psychology?

• A) Diagnosing mental disorders

• B) Prescribing medication

• C) Conducting psychological experiments

• D) Teaching psychological theories

Which edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is the DSM-5?

• A) Fourth

• B) Fifth

• C) Sixth

• D) Seventh

In the DSM-5, which category would you find 'Major Depressive Disorder'?

• A) Anxiety Disorders

• B) Mood Disorders

• C) Personality Disorders

• D) Psychotic Disorders

What is a significant change in the DSM-5 compared to its predecessor, DSM-IV?

• A) Removal of all personality disorders

• B) Introduction of dimensional assessments

• C) Elimination of mood disorders

• D) Inclusion of physical health conditions

The DSM-5 is published by which organization?

• A) American Psychological Association

• B) World Health Organization

• C) American Psychiatric Association

• D) National Institute of Mental Health

Which of the following is NOT a category in the DSM-5?

• A) Neurodevelopmental Disorders

• B) Sleep-Wake Disorders

• C) Cardiovascular Disorders

• D) Feeding and Eating Disorders

How does the DSM-5 classify 'Autism Spectrum Disorder'?

• A) As a mood disorder

• B) As a neurodevelopmental disorder

• C) As a psychotic disorder

• D) As a personality disorder