#1
Which of the following is NOT a major category in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)?
Psychosomatic Disorders
ExplanationPsychosomatic Disorders are not a major category in DSM-5.
#2
What is the primary purpose of psychiatric diagnosis?
To determine appropriate treatment options
ExplanationPsychiatric diagnosis primarily aims to guide treatment decisions.
#3
Which of the following is a criticism often directed towards psychiatric diagnosis?
It lacks reliability and validity
ExplanationPsychiatric diagnosis is criticized for lacking reliability and validity.
#4
What does the acronym 'ICD-10' stand for in the context of psychiatric diagnosis?
International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition
ExplanationICD-10 stands for International Classification of Diseases, 10th Edition.
#5
What is the primary difference between the DSM-5 and the ICD-10?
DSM-5 provides diagnostic criteria and guidelines, while ICD-10 is a broader classification system.
ExplanationDSM-5 offers diagnostic criteria and guidelines, while ICD-10 is broader.
#6
What term describes the co-occurrence of two or more psychiatric disorders in the same individual?
Comorbidity
ExplanationComorbidity refers to the co-occurrence of multiple psychiatric disorders.
#7
Which of the following is an example of a 'specifier' used in psychiatric diagnosis?
Major Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern
ExplanationMajor Depressive Disorder with Seasonal Pattern is an example of a specifier.
#8
Which of the following is a limitation of categorical classification systems in psychiatry?
They fail to account for individual differences within diagnostic categories.
ExplanationCategorical systems in psychiatry overlook individual differences within categories.
#9
Which of the following is true regarding the concept of 'diagnostic overshadowing'?
It occurs when clinicians overemphasize psychiatric symptoms in individuals with physical illnesses.
ExplanationDiagnostic overshadowing happens when psychiatric symptoms are overemphasized in those with physical illnesses.
#10
What is the primary difference between a diagnosis of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder?
Schizophrenia involves only psychotic symptoms, while schizoaffective disorder involves both mood and psychotic symptoms.
ExplanationSchizophrenia involves only psychotic symptoms, whereas schizoaffective disorder involves both mood and psychotic symptoms.
#11
Which of the following statements best describes the term 'anosognosia'?
It is a condition characterized by a lack of insight into one's own illness or condition.
ExplanationAnosognosia refers to a lack of insight into one's own illness or condition.