DSM – IV is the fourth edition of a manual listing categories of psychiatric disorders and the criteria that must be met in order for a mental health professional to diagnose a disorder. What is DSM short for?

Related Mcqs:

1. The fourth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s “Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders” (DSM – IV) defines how many types of AD/HD?

   A. 1
   B. 2
   C. 3
   D. 4

2. What axis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (IV – TR) this disorder diagnosed on?

   A. Axis I
   B. Axis II
   C. Axis III
   D. Axis IV

3. Which are true of the diathesis-stress model of mental illness?Please identify all correct answers.
   1: When an enduring vulnerability factor in a person is coupled with a recent stressor, it results in psychological disorder.
   2: Only one of the diathesis or stressor needs to be present for symptoms of the psychological disorder to occur.
   3: Both the diathesis and the stressor must be present to lead the symptoms of the psychological disorder.
   4: Diathesis and stressors have specific definitions.

   A. 1 & 4
   B. 1 & 3
   C. 2 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

4. The authoritative source of definitions for mental disorders, that it is widely accepted and used among mental health professionals is which of the following?

   A. American Psychiatric Association
   B. American Psychological Association
   C. DSM-5
   D. Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders

5. In a 1991 National institute of Mental Health study, it was estimated that people with bipolar disorder cost the country how much?

   A. Over 200,000 dollars
   B. Over 30 million dollars
   C. Over 40 billion dollars
   D. Over 100 billion dollars

6. Psychologists who typically apply psychological principles to diagnose and treat emotional problems, including mental illness and martial and family conflict, are in the subfield called ____________?

   A. biological
   B. clinical and counseling
   C. social and personality
   D. school and educational

7. Psychopharmacotherapy involves the treatment of mental disorders with_________?

   A. electroconvulsive shock
   B. insight therapy
   C. surgery
   D. medication

8. Jamil has been homeless for the past 3 years. The stress of being homeless seems to have contributed to the onset of psychosis. This example illustrates what risk factor for mental disorders?

   A. social
   B. family
   C. psychological
   D. biological

9. Diagnosis of AD/HD depends on a patient being rated against three categories of symptoms. Two of the categories are Inattention and Hyperactivity. What is the third?

   A. Disruptiveness
   B. Aggression
   C. Impulsivity
   D. Intelligence

10. Psychopharmacotherapy involves the treatment of mental disorders with:

    A. electroconvulsive shock
    B. insight therapy
    C. surgery
    D. medication