Psychology DSM-5 Quiz

Which version of the DSM first removed homosexuality as a mental disorder?

The "double jeopardy" effect in childhood trauma refers to:

Which neurotransmitter is MOST associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

Which of the following is NOT considered a culturally bound syndrome?

Which of the following is an example of an idiographic approach to research in psychopathology?

Which anxiety disorder requires symptoms to be present for at least 6 months?

Which of the following is TRUE about factitious disorder?

In the DSM-5, hoarding disorder is classified under:

Which term best describes a situation where a person experiences an episode of depression but has never had a manic or hypomanic episode?

Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing schizophrenia?

The primary difference between first-generation and second-generation antipsychotics is:

Which of the following medications is most commonly used for bipolar disorder?

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on emotional expression and relationships?

Which of the following is a common side effect of SSRIs?

Which psychotherapy technique is specifically designed for borderline personality disorder?

The DSM-5 completely removed the multiaxial system from previous editions.

Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) is classified as an anxiety disorder in the DSM-5.

Generalized anxiety disorder can be diagnosed after symptoms persist for at least 3 months.

The dopamine hypothesis states that low levels of dopamine cause schizophrenia.

Malingering is listed as a mental disorder in the DSM-5.

The heritability of schizophrenia is higher than that of major depressive disorder.

The DSM-5 classifies hoarding disorder separately from OCD.

PTSD and acute stress disorder have identical symptom criteria.

All mood disorders require at least one depressive episode.

Autism spectrum disorder always involves intellectual disability.

Factitious disorder and malingering are the same condition.

Clozapine is a first-line treatment for schizophrenia.

Exposure therapy is considered the most effective treatment for PTSD.

Schizoaffective disorder requires at least two weeks of psychotic symptoms in the absence of mood symptoms.

Antidepressants start working immediately after the first dose.

The DSM-5 removed the multiaxial system used in earlier versions, simplifying diagnosis.

Schizoaffective disorder requires a combination of mood disorder symptoms and psychotic symptoms.

Major depressive disorder (MDD) requires at least 6 months of symptoms, not 2 weeks.

Antisocial personality disorder requires conduct disorder symptoms before age 15.

Not everyone with ACEs develops mental illness - resilience and protective factors play a key role.

The dopamine hypothesis suggests deficiency in dopamine activity, not excess dopamine activity, contributes to schizophrenia.

PTSD can develop from both direct trauma (e.g., assault) and indirect trauma (e.g., witnessing violence).

CBT is an evidence-based treatment for both depression and anxiety, focusing on cognitive distortions and behavioral change.

Bipolar I disorder does not require a depressive episode - only at least one manic episode is necessary for diagnosis.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) does not always involve intellectual disability - many individuals have average or above-average IQs.

Factitious disorder is about fabricating symptoms for psychological needs, whereas malingering is done for external gain.

Clozapine is a first-line treatment for schizophrenia - it is used only when other medications fail due to its risk of agranulocytosis (dangerous white blood cell reduction).

Major depressive disorder (MDD) requires at least 2 weeks of symptoms, not 6 months.

The dopamine hypothesis suggests excess dopamine activity, not deficiency, contributes to schizophrenia.

Clozapine is not a first-line treatment for schizophrenia—it is used only when other medications fail due to its risk of agranulocytosis (dangerous white blood cell reduction).

Prolonged exposure therapy, a type of CBT, is highly effective for PTSD.

Schizoaffective disorder requires at least 2 weeks of psychotic symptoms without mood symptoms.

Antidepressants take 4-6 weeks to show full effects, not immediately.