Exemplary Treatment Practices Midterm
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is a partial definition for "mental disorder" in the DSM-5-TR? -
CORRECT ANSWER A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance
in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior
Which of the following is NOT a difference between the DSM and ICD? - CORRECT
ANSWER The DSM uses DSM codes, and the ICD uses ICD codes
Which of the following terms refers to "the branch of medical science dealing with the
classification of diseases?" - CORRECT ANSWER nosology
Ralph is a 7-year-old with an average IQ who consistently performs poorly in math despite
trying and working with a tutor? Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER specific learning disorder
Which disorder is most associated with clumsiness? - CORRECT
ANSWER Developmental Coordination Disorder
Raul believes the CIA has implanted a chip in his brain to collect data about his greatest fears
to prevent him from saving humanity. Which diagnosis is MOST likely? - CORRECT
ANSWER Delusional Disorder
Reinaldo has felt depressed most of the time for 3 years without relief, experiencing reduced
interest, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, & poor appetite. BEST diagnosis is... - CORRECT
ANSWER Persistent Depressive Disorder
Elmyra is 8 years old. She never speaks in school, but she talks fine in all other situations and
circumstances. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Selective Mutism
, Consuela believes there are "hideous" scars on her face and wants surgery, but her physician
sees nothing but a faint, normal forehead crease. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Shante was sexually assaulted 5 days ago and now experiences nightmares, flashbacks, angry
outbursts, meaningless, and fear of going out. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER Acute Stress Disorder
Isabela intentionally feigns sickness and, when sick, exaggerates her symptoms to get
attention from others. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Factitious Disorder
Clara is not obese but food-binges a few times a week, feels guilty and "disgusted," induces
vomiting, and is intensely fearful of "getting fat." Which diagnosis is MOST likely? -
CORRECT ANSWER Bulimia Nervosa
Jameson defecates frequently defecates in the urinal in his school's bathroom. Which
diagnosis is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER Encopresis
Aldert sleeps 10 hours a night, loves his sleep, struggles to function for a couple hours after
waking, takes a daily afternoon nap, yet typically feels tired. Diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hypersomnolence Disorder
Treena wants to have sex with her boyfriend but finds it very painful and anxiety-provoking
even though she has a normal sex drive & her physician finds nothing wrong. Diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Jesse "black out" with anger several times a week, has been arrested for damaging property &
fights when angry, wishes he could control himself, & gets angry easily. Diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER Intermittent Explosive Disorder
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS
Which of the following is a partial definition for "mental disorder" in the DSM-5-TR? -
CORRECT ANSWER A syndrome characterized by clinically significant disturbance
in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior
Which of the following is NOT a difference between the DSM and ICD? - CORRECT
ANSWER The DSM uses DSM codes, and the ICD uses ICD codes
Which of the following terms refers to "the branch of medical science dealing with the
classification of diseases?" - CORRECT ANSWER nosology
Ralph is a 7-year-old with an average IQ who consistently performs poorly in math despite
trying and working with a tutor? Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER specific learning disorder
Which disorder is most associated with clumsiness? - CORRECT
ANSWER Developmental Coordination Disorder
Raul believes the CIA has implanted a chip in his brain to collect data about his greatest fears
to prevent him from saving humanity. Which diagnosis is MOST likely? - CORRECT
ANSWER Delusional Disorder
Reinaldo has felt depressed most of the time for 3 years without relief, experiencing reduced
interest, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, & poor appetite. BEST diagnosis is... - CORRECT
ANSWER Persistent Depressive Disorder
Elmyra is 8 years old. She never speaks in school, but she talks fine in all other situations and
circumstances. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Selective Mutism
, Consuela believes there are "hideous" scars on her face and wants surgery, but her physician
sees nothing but a faint, normal forehead crease. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER Body Dysmorphic Disorder
Shante was sexually assaulted 5 days ago and now experiences nightmares, flashbacks, angry
outbursts, meaningless, and fear of going out. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? -
CORRECT ANSWER Acute Stress Disorder
Isabela intentionally feigns sickness and, when sick, exaggerates her symptoms to get
attention from others. Which diagnosis is MOST appropriate? - CORRECT
ANSWER Factitious Disorder
Clara is not obese but food-binges a few times a week, feels guilty and "disgusted," induces
vomiting, and is intensely fearful of "getting fat." Which diagnosis is MOST likely? -
CORRECT ANSWER Bulimia Nervosa
Jameson defecates frequently defecates in the urinal in his school's bathroom. Which
diagnosis is most appropriate? - CORRECT ANSWER Encopresis
Aldert sleeps 10 hours a night, loves his sleep, struggles to function for a couple hours after
waking, takes a daily afternoon nap, yet typically feels tired. Diagnosis? - CORRECT
ANSWER Hypersomnolence Disorder
Treena wants to have sex with her boyfriend but finds it very painful and anxiety-provoking
even though she has a normal sex drive & her physician finds nothing wrong. Diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
Jesse "black out" with anger several times a week, has been arrested for damaging property &
fights when angry, wishes he could control himself, & gets angry easily. Diagnosis? -
CORRECT ANSWER Intermittent Explosive Disorder
