Diagnostic Classifications in Clinical Psychology Quiz

Test your knowledge on DSM, ICD, and diagnostic systems in clinical psychology with this comprehensive quiz. Find out more about categorical and dimensional approaches.

#1

Which diagnostic classification system is widely used in clinical psychology?

DSM-III
ICD-10
Rorschach Inkblot Test
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory
#2

Which term is used to describe a sudden and intense episode of anxiety or fear, often accompanied by physical symptoms?

Panic Attack
Generalized Anxiety
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Social Phobia
#3

Which term is used to describe a disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression?

Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
Dysthymia
#4

What does DSM stand for in the context of clinical psychology?

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders
Diagnostic System for Mental Health
Differential Symptom Measurement
Disease Severity Monitoring
#5

In DSM-5, how many axes are used for diagnostic classification?

Two
Three
Four
Five
#6

Which edition of the DSM introduced a dimensional approach to diagnosis?

DSM-IV
DSM-5
DSM-III
DSM-II
#7

What is the purpose of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale in the DSM-IV?

To measure specific symptom severity
To assess overall psychological functioning
To diagnose personality disorders
To evaluate cognitive functioning
#8

Which classification system is commonly used for research purposes in clinical psychology?

DSM-5
ICD-10
Research Diagnostic Criteria (RDC)
Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (CIDD)
#9

Which of the following is a categorical approach to diagnostic classification?

Dimensional Assessment
Prototypical Approach
Spectrum Model
Latent Trait Theory
#10

What is the primary purpose of the ICD-10 in clinical psychology?

To diagnose psychological disorders
To classify mental disorders for billing purposes
To provide treatment guidelines
To conduct psychological assessments
#11

Which of the following is a criticism of the categorical approach to diagnosis?

Lack of reliability
Too complex for clinicians
Overemphasis on cultural factors
Limited applicability to diverse populations
#12

What is comorbidity in the context of diagnostic classifications?

The co-occurrence of two or more disorders in an individual
The exclusive presence of a single disorder
The duration of a disorder over time
The severity of symptoms within a disorder
#13

Which of the following is a primary criticism of the DSM-5?

Overemphasis on cultural diversity
Lack of reliability in diagnosis
Too simplistic in its approach
Inclusion of too many disorders

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