#1
Which of the following is not a mental health disorder according to the DSM-5?
Compulsive Shopping Disorder
ExplanationNot recognized as a distinct disorder in DSM-5.
#2
What does 'DSM' stand for in the context of mental health classification?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Disorders
ExplanationPrimary tool for diagnosing mental disorders.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a classification category in the DSM-5?
Psychosocial Disorders
ExplanationPsychosocial Disorders is not a category in DSM-5.
#4
What is comorbidity in the context of mental health disorders?
The presence of two or more mental disorders in an individual
ExplanationCoexistence of multiple mental disorders.
#5
Which organization publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders?
American Psychological Association (APA)
ExplanationPublished by the APA.
#6
Which edition of the DSM introduced the multiaxial system?
DSM-IV
ExplanationDSM-IV introduced the multiaxial system.
#7
What does the 'I' stand for in 'ICD-10'?
International
ExplanationStands for International Classification of Diseases.
#8
Which of the following is a criticism often directed towards the DSM?
It is too rigid and inflexible
ExplanationCritiqued for being overly rigid.
#9
In the DSM-5, what replaced the multiaxial system used in previous editions?
Global Assessment of Functioning Scale
ExplanationReplaced by the Global Assessment of Functioning Scale.
#10
What is the primary purpose of the Global Assessment of Functioning (GAF) scale?
To measure the overall functioning of an individual
ExplanationMeasures overall functioning.
#11
Which mental health classification system is primarily used in the United States?
DSM
ExplanationPrimary classification system used in the US.
#12
What is the primary purpose of the ICD-10 in the context of mental health?
To classify mental disorders for billing purposes
ExplanationPrimarily used for billing purposes.
#13
Which of the following is NOT a key change introduced in the DSM-5 compared to the DSM-IV?
Introduction of dimensional assessments
ExplanationDSM-5 did not introduce dimensional assessments.
#14
Which of the following is true regarding the ICD-11 compared to the ICD-10?
ICD-11 incorporates a dimensional approach to diagnosis
ExplanationICD-11 includes a dimensional approach.
#15
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the ICD-10?
It utilizes a multiaxial system for diagnosis
ExplanationICD-10 does not use a multiaxial system.