30 Questions
What function does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serve?
Classify mental disorders
Who uses the DSM according to the text?
Mental health professionals
What kind of disorders are classified under Axis I in the DSM-III?
Major mental disorders
Which axis in the DSM-III focuses on medical conditions that may influence mental disorders?
Axis III
What change was made to the sexual orientation disturbance category in the DSM-III?
It was removed entirely
Which factor is used in the DSM-III for a global assessment of functioning?
Axis V
What are some common suicidal behaviors associated with depressive disorders?
Having thoughts, plans, and attempts to end one's life
Why are women two to three times more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression?
Hormonal changes during puberty
What may be a motivation for suicide in individuals with depressive disorders?
Feeling burdened by intense emotional suffering
How might Major Depressive Disorder manifest differently in children compared to adults?
Children exhibit an irritable mood rather than a depressed mood
Why do some believe that men are less likely to report their symptoms of depression?
Societal pressures
What is the common feature among conditions grouped in the Anxiety Disorders section of DSM-5?
Excessive fear and anxiety
What is a key distinguishing factor of anorexia nervosa compared to ARFID?
Intense fear of weight gain
When do feeding disorders tend to be more commonly observed?
Infancy
Which eating disorder is characterized by eating an abnormally large amount of food in a short period of time?
Binge Eating Disorder
What is a common characteristic of ARFID?
Selective or picky eating
Which disorder is most common among individuals seeking to lose weight?
Binge Eating Disorder
What do elimination disorders in childhood or adolescence involve?
Lack of bladder or bowel control
What are the two important common factors of all substance-related disorders?
Physiological dependence and tolerance
What percentage of the population is estimated to have gambling disorder?
0.3%
In DSM-5, how is gambling disorder classified?
Behavioral addiction
What is the main characteristic of gambling disorder?
Compulsive urge to continue despite consequences
What aspect does the neurocognitive disorders category of DSM-5 affect?
Cognitive processing in the brain
Which term describes needing more and more of a substance to achieve its original effects?
Tolerance
What is the purpose of investigating the prevalence rate of health conditions?
Assessing the impact on public health
What term do epidemiologists use to describe a disease that has spread globally and affects people worldwide?
Pandemic
In the biopsychosocial model, what role does the psychological piece play in relation to mental health?
It considers individual characteristics and their interactions with the environment.
Which factor does the biopsychosocial model suggest as having a significant role in impacting mental health outcomes?
Temperament and personality
What is the primary focus of epidemiologists when studying health conditions in specified populations?
Understanding rates, causes, and effects on society
Why does the biopsychosocial model emphasize that life experiences do not exist in a vacuum?
To underscore the importance of considering individual traits and environmental interactions
Test your knowledge about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), a classification system used by mental health professionals. Explore various mental health conditions and their classifications through this quiz.
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