Question 1

After a bad break-up, Mike attempted suicide. It's been a year since then and Mike is doing really well. According to criteria proposed in DSM-5, Mike could be diagnosed with:
A) Adjustment disorder
B) Relationship problems
C) Suicidal behaviour disorder
D) Non-suicidal self-injury

Accepted Answer

Suicidal behavior disorder is a condition that can be diagnosed according to the DSM-5 criteria when an individual has made a suicide attempt within the past two years. Mike's attempt at suicide a year ago fits this criterion, making this the correct diagnosis. The other options do not specifically address the act of attempting suicide and its aftermath in the same way.

Question 2

Approximately what percentage of university students have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury?
A) 5%
B) 10%
C) 14%
D) 18%

Accepted Answer

According to a study published in the Journal of American College Health, approximately 14% of university students have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury.

Question 3

What is the challenge posed by comorbidity?
A) It makes treatment planning more difficult.
B) It effects the compliance of clients to treatment.
C) It complicates the coordination of the delivery of services.
D) All of the above.

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity poses several challenges in the treatment of mental health disorders. It can make treatment planning more difficult as the presence of multiple disorders may require a more comprehensive and integrated approach to address all of the client's needs. Comorbidity can also affect the compliance of clients to treatment as they may be overwhelmed by the demands of managing multiple disorders and may struggle to adhere to treatment regimens. Additionally, comorbidity complicates the coordination of the delivery of services as clients may require care from multiple providers across different settings.

Question 4

One of the big changes to the DSM-5 was supposed to be a dimensional system for diagnosing personality disorders. Why didn't this happen?
A) Personality disorders are better suited to categorical diagnosis
B) The dimensional system could not account for all personality disorders
C) The dimensional system was not well thought out and would be difficult to use in clinical settings
D) Members of the working group resigned and there was no time to propose new diagnoses

Accepted Answer

The dimensional system was considered too complex and difficult to implement in clinical settings, leading to its exclusion from the main text of DSM-5.

Question 5

The concept of comorbidity in abnormal psychology means that:
A) A client is diagnosed with at least two mental disorders.
B) A client is diagnosed with one mental and one physical disorders.
C) Two clinicians have to diagnose a client with the same disorder.
D) Two clients are diagnosed with the same disorder by the same clinician.

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity in abnormal psychology refers to the presence of two or more mental disorders in the same individual. It is common for individuals with one mental disorder to also have one or more additional mental disorders.

Question 6

Being interested in epidemiology means that:
A) One studies the presence of more than one disorder in a given population.
B) One focuses on the development of disorder in a given population.
C) One studies the frequency and distribution of a disorder in a given population.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Epidemiology is the study of the frequency, distribution and determinants of health and disease in a given population. Therefore, option C is the correct answer because it focuses on the frequency and distribution of a disorder in a population. Option A is incorrect as it refers to studying multiple disorders, while option B is incorrect as it only refers to the development of disorder in a population, but not its frequency or distribution.

Question 7

Research out of Brock University indicates that engaging in non-suicidal self-injury
A) Is more likely to be related to suicidal behaviour if there are also past attempts at suicide
B) Is more likely to be related to suicidal behaviour for undergraduates than graduate students
C) Is more likely to be related to suicidal behaviour for graduate students than undergraduates
D) Is unrelated to suicidal behaviour

Accepted Answer

The research indicates that engaging in non-suicidal self-injury is more likely to be related to suicidal behavior if there are also past attempts at suicide.

Question 8

Non-suicidal self-injury is listed in DSM-5 as:
A) A factor associated with bipolar disorder
B) A factor associated with depression
C) A disorder in its own right
D) A condition for further study

Accepted Answer

Non-suicidal self-injury is listed in the DSM-5 as a condition for further study, indicating that it is recognized as a significant issue but requires more research before it can be classified as a disorder in its own right.

Question 9

Allen Frances, chair of DSM-IV, has been very critical of the process surrounding DSM-5 for being:
A) Too cautious in determining new disorders
B) Too slow to respond to the needs of its constituents
C) Too quick to label normative behaviour as abnormal
D) Too long a process

Accepted Answer

Allen Frances has been critical of DSM-5 for being too quick to label normative behavior as abnormal, leading to potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment.

Question 10

The dimensional approach to Personality Disorders is:
A) Listed in DSM-5 as needing further study
B) How personality disorders are diagnosed in DSM-5
C) Not a useful way to conceptualize personality disorders
D) Essentially the five-factor model of personality

Accepted Answer

The dimensional approach to Personality Disorders is indeed listed in DSM-5 as needing further study. DSM-5 introduced a hybrid model for assessing personality disorders, incorporating both categorical and dimensional approaches, but the fully dimensional model is in Section III, which includes conditions and models that require further research.

Question 11

In which DSM-5 category is autism listed?
A) Schizophrenia.
B) Neurodevelopmental disorders.
C) Mood disorders.
D) Disorders first diagnosed as part of mental retardation.

Accepted Answer

Autism is listed in the DSM-5 under the category of "neurodevelopmental disorders," which includes conditions that typically present in early childhood and are characterized by developmental delays in multiple areas such as language, social interaction, and motor skills.

Question 12

Evidence-based treatment literature has been criticized for:
A) Making it impossible for clinicians to compare treatment efficacy.
B) Excluding participants that have comorbidity conditions.
C) Presenting results in a way that the general population cannot use.
D) Being too vague.

Accepted Answer

Excluding participants with comorbidity conditions reduces the generalizability of the findings and may not accurately reflect the effectiveness of the treatment in a real-world setting where comorbidity is common. The other options are not accurate criticisms of evidence-based treatment literature.

Question 13

Jonny is 17 years old and described by most people who know him as a "punk." He doesn't like following social convention and dresses and speaks to others in a manner that many find inappropriate. His parents want him evaluated for a mental disorder, despite Jonny saying that he's fine and there's nothing wrong with him. What are the likely findings?
A) Jonny most likely has a conduct disorder
B) Jonny most likely is depressed
C) Jonny most likely has oppositional defiant disorder
D) Jonny most likely has no diagnosis

Accepted Answer

Jonny's behavior may be seen as nonconformist and rebellious, but it does not necessarily meet the criteria for a mental disorder. Furthermore, oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder typically involve more severe and pervasive behavioral problems. Without further evaluation, it is not appropriate to diagnose Jonny with any specific mental disorder.

Question 14

Researchers (Ouelette-Kunz et al.) are finding that despite claims of diagnostic inflation, this disorder is on the rise:
A) Asperger's syndrome
B) Autism
C) Conduct disorder
D) Oppositional defiant disorder

Accepted Answer

Researchers are finding that the prevalence of autism is increasing, despite claims of diagnostic inflation.

Question 15

When Sally becomes overwhelmed with life, she makes small cuts on her arms and stomach with a razor. Lately, she has been engaging in this behaviour once every few weeks. Sally is an ideal candidate for which proposed diagnosis?
A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Persistent complex bereavement disorder
C) Suicidal behaviour disorder
D) Non-suicidal self-injury

Accepted Answer

Sally's behavior is indicative of non-suicidal self-injury, which is defined as deliberate self-inflicted harm to the body without the intention of committing suicide. While borderline personality disorder and suicidal behavior disorder may also involve self-harm, the fact that Sally engages in this behavior infrequently suggests it is not a defining feature of her overall mental health condition. Persistent complex bereavement disorder is unlikely to be the correct diagnosis as it typically arises following the death of a loved one and is indicated by symptoms such as intense grief and difficulty accepting the loss.

Question 16

A component of the DSM-5 definition of a mental disorder is:
A) Violation of social norms
B) Unexpectedness
C) Distress or disability
D) Disturbance or dysfunction

Accepted Answer

The answer of A component of the DSM-5 definition of...

Question 17

The proportion of a population that has a disorder at any given time is referred to as:
A) Incidence.
B) Prevalence.
C) Occurrence.
D) Frequency.

Accepted Answer

Prevalence refers to the proportion of a population that currently has a disorder at any given time. Incidence refers to the number of new cases of a disorder that occur within a specific period of time. Occurrence and frequency are more general terms and do not specifically refer to the proportion of a population with a disorder.

Question 18

Allen Frances has suggested that some of the changes in DSM-5 reflect "diagnostic inflation," which is:
A) Making a diagnosis in order to get paid
B) Labeling normal behaviour as abnormal
C) Offering a diagnosis rather than allowing problems to resolve on their own
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

Allen Frances has argued that some changes in DSM-5 could lead to "diagnostic inflation," which encompasses making diagnoses for financial reasons, pathologizing normal behavior, and offering diagnoses where watchful waiting might be more appropriate, thus all options (A, B, C) are included in his critique.

Question 19

Jane has always been generally mentally healthy, but since her husband died three months ago, she constantly feels down. She goes to see a psychologist who diagnoses her according to DSM-5. Jane is diagnosed with:
A) Bereavement
B) Depression
C) Sadness, not otherwise specified
D) She is not diagnosed - she is having a normative response

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, symptoms of depression that persist for more than two weeks can be diagnosed as a depressive disorder, even in the context of bereavement. Jane's constant feeling of being down for over three months since her husband's death could qualify for a diagnosis of depression, as it exceeds the typical bereavement period and impacts her mental health.

Question 20

Determining the proportion of a population that has a disorder at a given time is called:
A) Comorbidity.
B) Prevalence.
C) Epidemiology.
D) None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Prevalence refers to the proportion of a population that has a disorder at a given time. Comorbidity refers to the presence of multiple disorders in the same individual, and epidemiology is the study of disease distribution and factors that influence it in populations.

Quiz 4: Classification and Diagnosis

After a bad break-up, Mike attempted suicide. It's been a year since then and Mike is doing really well. According to criteria proposed in DSM-5, Mike could be diagnosed with:

Approximately what percentage of university students have engaged in non-suicidal self-injury?

What is the challenge posed by comorbidity?

One of the big changes to the DSM-5 was supposed to be a dimensional system for diagnosing personality disorders. Why didn't this happen?

The concept of comorbidity in abnormal psychology means that:

Being interested in epidemiology means that:

Research out of Brock University indicates that engaging in non-suicidal self-injury

Non-suicidal self-injury is listed in DSM-5 as:

Allen Frances, chair of DSM-IV, has been very critical of the process surrounding DSM-5 for being:

The dimensional approach to Personality Disorders is:

In which DSM-5 category is autism listed?

Evidence-based treatment literature has been criticized for:

Researchers (Ouelette-Kunz et al.) are finding that despite claims of diagnostic inflation, this disorder is on the rise:

When Sally becomes overwhelmed with life, she makes small cuts on her arms and stomach with a razor. Lately, she has been engaging in this behaviour once every few weeks. Sally is an ideal candidate for which proposed diagnosis?

A component of the DSM-5 definition of a mental disorder is:

The proportion of a population that has a disorder at any given time is referred to as:

Allen Frances has suggested that some of the changes in DSM-5 reflect "diagnostic inflation," which is:

Jane has always been generally mentally healthy, but since her husband died three months ago, she constantly feels down. She goes to see a psychologist who diagnoses her according to DSM-5. Jane is diagnosed with:

Determining the proportion of a population that has a disorder at a given time is called: