Diagnosis and Psychopathology Flashcards
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In DSM-5, how did the conceptualization of Substance Use Disorders change from DSM-IV?
Answer: DSM-5 combined abuse and dependence into a single Substance Use Disorder on a severity continuum
DSM-5 merged the previously separate substance abuse and substance dependence categories into a unified Substance Use Disorder rated as mild, moderate, or severe.
Which ADHD presentation in DSM-5 is characterized primarily by inattentive symptoms with few hyperactive-impulsive symptoms?
Answer: ADHD, Predominantly Inattentive Presentation
The Predominantly Inattentive Presentation requires at least 6 inattention symptoms without meeting the threshold for hyperactive-impulsive symptoms.
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia) differs from Major Depressive Disorder primarily in:
Answer: Longer duration (at least 2 years) with typically less severe symptoms
Persistent Depressive Disorder requires at least 2 years of depressed mood most of the day, more days than not, typically with fewer symptoms than a Major Depressive Episode.
The diathesis-stress model of psychopathology proposes that mental disorders develop when:
Answer: A biological or psychological vulnerability is triggered by environmental stressors
The diathesis-stress model holds that a pre-existing vulnerability (diathesis) combines with environmental stress to produce psychological disorders.
Intellectual Disability (Intellectual Developmental Disorder) in DSM-5 is diagnosed based on:
Answer: Deficits in intellectual and adaptive functioning with onset during the developmental period
DSM-5 requires deficits in both intellectual functions and adaptive behavior, with onset during the developmental period, rather than relying solely on IQ score.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct:
Answer: Personality states or identities with recurrent amnesia
DID is defined by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or identities, accompanied by recurrent gaps in memory inconsistent with ordinary forgetting.