#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?
#6
Which edition of the DSM introduced a dimensional approach to diagnosis?
#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