Which of the following is the primary purpose of the DSM-5? a. Describing mental disorders. b. Selecting appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders. c. Placing mental disorders in their appropriate cultural context d. Selecting appropriate medicines to treat mental disorders. e. Understanding the causes of mental disorders.

Which of the following disorders do Americans report most frequently? a. Schizophrenia. b. Mood disorders. c. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). e. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The primary purpose of the DSM-5 is to:

A. outline medical treatments for psychological disorders.
B. keep the number of diagnostic categories of mental disorders to a minimum.
C. help mental health professionals diagnose psychological disorders.
D. describe the causes of common physiological disorders.

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, obsessions are repetitive _____, and compulsions are repetitive _____. a. behaviors; thoughts. b. behaviors; experiences. c. thoughts; behaviors. d. concerns; memories. e. thoughts; concerns.

What is the primary purpose of the DSM?

Andrew is so afraid of spiders that he is having a hard time leaving his "spider-proofed" home and going to work. Andrew's psychiatrist has diagnosed him with a. agoraphobia. b. a phobia. c. panic disorder. d. generalized anxiety disorder. e. post traumatic stress disorder.

Antisocial personality disorder is most often characterized by a. violence. b. lack of conscience. c. mood swings. d. unexplained physical symptoms. e. committing serial murders.

Which of the following is the primary purpose of the DSM-5?

a. Describing mental disorders

b. Selecting appropriate psychological therapies for mental disorders

c. Placing mental disorders in their appropriate cultural context

d. Selecting appropriate medicines to treat mental disorders

e. Understanding the causes of mental disorders

Which of the following describes the idea that psychological disorders result from an interplay of a variety of factors? a. Taijin-kyofisho. b. The DSM-5. c. The biopsychosocial approach. d. Amok. e. The medical model.

Leo is always so worried that something bad is about to happen that he can't stay focused at school. A therapist might best diagnose Leo with a. panic disorder. b. a phobia. c. obsessive-compulsive disorder. d. generalized anxiety disorder. e. susto.

Andrew is so afraid of spiders that he is having a hard time leaving his "spider-proofed" home and going to work. Andrew's psychiatrist has diagnosed him with

a. agoraphobia.

b. a phobia.

c. panic disorder.

d. generalized anxiety disorder.

e. posttraumatic stress disorder.

Which of the following describes the idea that psychological disorders result from an interplay of a variety of factors? a. Taijin-kyofusho. b. The DSM-5. c. The biopsychosocial approach. d. Amok e. The medical model.

Which of the following is true of depression? a. Depression usually develops during middle age. b. Depression usually happens without major cognitive or behavioral changes. c. A major depressive episode usually gets worse and worse unless it's treated. d. True depression is usually not related to stress in one's work or relationships. e. Compared with men, nearly twice as many women have been diagnosed with depression.

Explain two criticisms of the DSM-5.