Understanding the DSM Classification System Quiz
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What function does the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) serve?

  • Classify mental disorders (correct)
  • Analyze historical events
  • Describe plot details of movies
  • Provide a review of movies
  • Who uses the DSM according to the text?

  • Pilots
  • Chefs in restaurants
  • Mental health professionals (correct)
  • Construction workers
  • What kind of disorders are classified under Axis I in the DSM-III?

  • Major mental disorders (correct)
  • Intellectual disorders
  • Medical conditions
  • Personality disorders
  • Which axis in the DSM-III focuses on medical conditions that may influence mental disorders?

    <p>Axis III</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change was made to the sexual orientation disturbance category in the DSM-III?

    <p>It was removed entirely</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is used in the DSM-III for a global assessment of functioning?

    <p>Axis V</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some common suicidal behaviors associated with depressive disorders?

    <p>Having thoughts, plans, and attempts to end one's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are women two to three times more likely than men to be diagnosed with depression?

    <p>Hormonal changes during puberty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may be a motivation for suicide in individuals with depressive disorders?

    <p>Feeling burdened by intense emotional suffering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How might Major Depressive Disorder manifest differently in children compared to adults?

    <p>Children exhibit an irritable mood rather than a depressed mood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do some believe that men are less likely to report their symptoms of depression?

    <p>Societal pressures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common feature among conditions grouped in the Anxiety Disorders section of DSM-5?

    <p>Excessive fear and anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key distinguishing factor of anorexia nervosa compared to ARFID?

    <p>Intense fear of weight gain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When do feeding disorders tend to be more commonly observed?

    <p>Infancy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eating disorder is characterized by eating an abnormally large amount of food in a short period of time?

    <p>Binge Eating Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of ARFID?

    <p>Selective or picky eating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is most common among individuals seeking to lose weight?

    <p>Binge Eating Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do elimination disorders in childhood or adolescence involve?

    <p>Lack of bladder or bowel control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two important common factors of all substance-related disorders?

    <p>Physiological dependence and tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percentage of the population is estimated to have gambling disorder?

    <p>0.3%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In DSM-5, how is gambling disorder classified?

    <p>Behavioral addiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of gambling disorder?

    <p>Compulsive urge to continue despite consequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect does the neurocognitive disorders category of DSM-5 affect?

    <p>Cognitive processing in the brain</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes needing more and more of a substance to achieve its original effects?

    <p>Tolerance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of investigating the prevalence rate of health conditions?

    <p>Assessing the impact on public health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term do epidemiologists use to describe a disease that has spread globally and affects people worldwide?

    <p>Pandemic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the biopsychosocial model, what role does the psychological piece play in relation to mental health?

    <p>It considers individual characteristics and their interactions with the environment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does the biopsychosocial model suggest as having a significant role in impacting mental health outcomes?

    <p>Temperament and personality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of epidemiologists when studying health conditions in specified populations?

    <p>Understanding rates, causes, and effects on society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the biopsychosocial model emphasize that life experiences do not exist in a vacuum?

    <p>To underscore the importance of considering individual traits and environmental interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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