Board Exam Questions (DSM-5 Disorders) PDF

Board Exam-Level Questions (DSM-5 Disorders) Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. 1-10: Neurodevelopmental Disorders 1.​ Which of the following is NOT a core deficit in Autism Spectrum Disorder? a) Social communication deficits​ b) Restricted, repetitive behavi...

Board Exam-Level Questions (DSM-5 Disorders) Instructions: Choose the best answer for each question. 1-10: Neurodevelopmental Disorders 1.​ Which of the following is NOT a core deficit in Autism Spectrum Disorder? a) Social communication deficits​ b) Restricted, repetitive behaviors​ c) Hallucinations​ d) Sensory sensitivities​ Answer: c) Hallucinations 2.​ Intellectual Disability is diagnosed when an individual has deficits in intellectual functioning and which other domain? a) Academic achievement​ b) Adaptive functioning​ c) Emotional regulation​ d) Motor coordination​ Answer: b) Adaptive functioning 3.​ The most effective intervention for Speech Sound Disorder is: a) Antipsychotic medication​ b) Cognitive-behavioral therapy​ c) Speech-language therapy​ d) Group counseling​ Answer: c) Speech-language therapy 4.​ Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder is commonly referred to as: a) Expressive language disorder​ b) Stuttering​ c) Echolalia​ d) Dysarthria​ Answer: b) Stuttering 5.​ A child with Social (Pragmatic) Communication Disorder will most likely struggle with: a) Repeating words and phrases​ b) Understanding sarcasm and non-literal language​ c) Fine motor coordination​ d) Visual perception​ Answer: b) Understanding sarcasm and non-literal language 6.​ Which disorder is characterized by difficulties in reading, writing, and mathematics? a) Autism Spectrum Disorder​ b) Specific Learning Disorder​ c) ADHD​ d) Global Developmental Delay​ Answer: b) Specific Learning Disorder 7.​ The primary neurobiological factor in ADHD is: a) Serotonin deficiency​ b) Dopamine dysregulation​  c) Overactive amygdala​ d) Underactive hippocampus​ Answer: b) Dopamine dysregulation 8.​ Which subtype of ADHD is primarily characterized by inattentiveness? a) Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive​ b) Predominantly Inattentive​ c) Combined Presentation​ d) Intermittent Explosive​ Answer: b) Predominantly Inattentive 9.​ Global Developmental Delay is a provisional diagnosis given before what age? a) 3 years​ b) 5 years​ c) 7 years​ d) 10 years​ Answer: b) 5 years 10.​The primary treatment for Specific Learning Disorder is: a) Pharmacological intervention​ b) Specialized education programs​ c) Electroconvulsive therapy​ d) Behavioral reinforcement​ Answer: b) Specialized education programs 11-20: Anxiety and Mood Disorders 11.​Which disorder is characterized by excessive worry about multiple aspects of life? Answer: Generalized Anxiety Disorder 12.​Panic Disorder involves: Answer: Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks 13.​The primary difference between Bipolar I and Bipolar II is: Answer: Bipolar I includes manic episodes, while Bipolar II includes hypomanic episodes 14.​A child with Separation Anxiety Disorder will likely display: Answer: Distress when separated from attachment figures 15.​Selective Mutism is characterized by: Answer: Consistent failure to speak in social situations despite speaking in others 16.​The hallmark symptom of Social Anxiety Disorder is: Answer: Fear of negative evaluation in social situations 17.​Cyclothymic Disorder involves: Answer: Periods of hypomanic and depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for full episodes 18.​Persistent Depressive Disorder is also known as: Answer: Dysthymia 19.​Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder symptoms occur: Answer: During the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle 20.​Conduct Disorder is often a precursor to: Answer: Antisocial Personality Disorder 21-30: Trauma, Dissociation, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders 21.​PTSD symptoms must persist for at least: Answer: One month 22.​Acute Stress Disorder differs from PTSD in duration, lasting: Answer: 3 days to 1 month  23.​Dissociative Identity Disorder is characterized by: Answer: Two or more distinct personality states 24.​Illness Anxiety Disorder is marked by: Answer: Preoccupation with having a serious illness despite lack of symptoms 25.​Body Dysmorphic Disorder involves: Answer: Excessive concern with perceived physical flaws 26.​Hoarding Disorder is distinct from OCD because: Answer: It does not involve intrusive obsessions 27.​Excoriation Disorder is: Answer: Skin-picking resulting in lesions 28.​Factitious Disorder is characterized by: Answer: Intentional falsification of symptoms for psychological gain 29.​The primary neurotransmitter associated with OCD is: Answer: Serotonin 30.​Trichotillomania involves: Answer: Hair pulling 31-40: Eating and Sexual Disorders 31.​Anorexia Nervosa involves: Answer: Intense fear of gaining weight despite being underweight 32.​The difference between Bulimia Nervosa and Binge-Eating Disorder is: Answer: Bulimia involves compensatory behaviors, binge-eating does not 33.​The defining characteristic of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder is: Answer: Lack of interest in eating due to sensory concerns 34.​Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder involves: Answer: Difficulty with vaginal penetration due to pain 35.​Erectile Disorder is primarily diagnosed when: Answer: Persistent difficulty in achieving or maintaining an erection 36.​Premature Ejaculation is diagnosed when ejaculation occurs within: Answer: One minute of penetration 37.​Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder involves: Answer: Lack of sexual desire 38.​Female Orgasmic Disorder involves: Answer: Delay or absence of orgasm 39.​Pica involves: Answer: Eating non-nutritive substances 40.​Rumination Disorder involves: Answer: Regurgitation and re-chewing of food 41-50: Paraphilic Disorders and Miscellaneous 41-50 cover exhibitionistic, voyeuristic, frotteuristic, and other paraphilic disorders. 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