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DSM-4 and DSM-5: Defining Mental Disorders

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DSM-4 and DSM-5: Defining Mental Disorders

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What is a crucial factor in determining an individual's need for treatment?

The presence of a mental disorder diagnosis

The individual's age and socioeconomic status

Severity of suicidal thoughts

The individual's level of distress associated with their symptoms (correct)

What is the most common explanation for the causes of a mental disorder?

A combination of biology and environment (correct)

The wider environment only

Biology only

Nurture only

What is the focus of the bio-psycho-social-spiritual formulation approach to formulation?

The role of epigenetics in mental disorder development

The interaction between biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors (correct)

The conflict between id, ego, and superego

The unconscious mind

When assessing symptoms, what is a key aspect to consider?

The client's meaning and experience of the symptoms Signup and view all the answers

What are the three key factors to consider when thinking about causation and formulation?

Predisposition, precipitation, and perpetuation Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the DSM-5 definition of a mental disorder?

A dysfunction in the psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying mental functioning Signup and view all the answers

According to the DSM-5, which of the following is NOT a mental disorder?

A response to a common stressor or loss, such as the death of a loved one Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of diagnosing a mental disorder, according to the DSM-5-TR?

To determine the prognosis, treatment plans, and potential treatment outcomes for a patient Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key difference between the DSM-4 and DSM-5 definitions of a mental disorder?

The DSM-5 definition highlights the significance of dysfunction in psychological, biological, or developmental processes Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT necessarily implied by the diagnosis of a mental disorder, according to the DSM-5-TR?

The need for treatment Signup and view all the answers