The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a key resource for classifying and diagnosing mental disorders
Order the process of updating the DSM.
1️⃣ New research emerges
2️⃣ DSM is reviewed
3️⃣ Updates are incorporated
4️⃣ New version is released
Specific diagnostic criteria in the DSM ensure consistent diagnosis across clinicians.
True
The DSM is organized into sections covering categories such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders
Feeding and eating disorders include anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
Dissociative Disorders involve disruptions in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.
True
Which disorders are characterized by disturbances in eating behaviors and attitudes?
Feeding and Eating Disorders
What is Gender Dysphoria characterized by?
Distress due to mismatched gender identity
Bipolar and Related Disorders are marked by periods of elevated mood (mania) and depressed mood
What age group do Neurodevelopmental Disorders typically begin in?
Childhood
The DSM facilitates research and aids treatment planning.
True
The DSM is free from cultural biases.
False
The DSM-5 was released in 2013
Neurodevelopmental disorders include ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disabilities
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders are characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders involve physical symptoms not fully explained by a medical condition
Match the disorder with its description:
Enuresis ↔️ Inappropriate elimination of urine
Encopresis ↔️ Inappropriate elimination of feces
What characterizes Neurodevelopmental Disorders?
Begin in childhood
What is a primary symptom of Depressive Disorders?
Persistent sadness
Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders involve problems with self-control and rule breaking
Schizophrenia is an example of a Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder.
True
Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves excessive fear and anxiety about specific objects or situations.
False
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders are characterized by intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors
Anxiety Disorders are characterized by excessive worry, fear, and panic attacks
Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders involve exposure to a traumatic event that leads to emotional distress.
True
What is one benefit of the DSM in the mental health field?
Improves diagnostic consistency
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is structured into sections covering different categories of mental disorders, such as mood, anxiety, and personality disorders
The DSM organizes mental disorders into major categories to facilitate consistent diagnosis and treatment
Depressive Disorders are characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest
One criticism of the DSM is its potential for over-diagnosis, which can lead to the pathologizing of normal human experiences
The DSM's limitations highlight the need for a more nuanced and holistic understanding of mental health conditions.
True
The DSM is organized into sections covering different types of disorders
The DSM is organized into sections covering categories such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and personality disorders
The DSM’s limitations include the potential for over-diagnosis.