Question 1
2 out of 2 points
Which of the following is not a diagnosable disorder according to the DSM-5
Answers: Generalized anxiety disorder
Sex addiction
Trichotillomania
Sexual masochism
Question 2
2 out of 2 points
According to Schwitzer and Rubin, the main components of a fully developed diagnosis include?
Answers: Clinical disorders, severity, presenting problem,
clinical disorder, any medical conditions, psychosocial problems, environmental
problems, functioning
Clinical disorder, medical condition, severity, psychosocial problems, functioning
Clinical disorder, assessment, mood, behavior, cognitive, physiological
Question 3
2 out of 2 points
Schwitzer and Rubin offered the following as benefits of DSM-5 except one.
Answers
: A tool for communication with other counselors.
An agreed upon language to understand the client’s presenting problems.
, A theory driven method to conceptualize a client’s presenting problems.
A starting point, offering a primary focus, that helps guide treatment.
Question 4
2 out of 2 points
Schwitzer and Rubin note all of the following as a limitation with the DSM-5 except one.
Answers: The use of multidimensional
A diagnosis bias based on culture, e.g,. African Americans have a higher rate of
diagnosis for certain disorders such as schizophrenia.
A stigma for the client who receives the diagnosis
Pressures by insurance companies for a diagnosis for reimbursement.
Question 5
0 out of 2 points
The final step, according to Switzer and Rubin, in the DSM-5 diagnostic process is
____________?
Answers: Determine impact on functioning
Develop a case
conceptualization
Provide subtypes
Determine exclusion criteria
Question 6
0 out of 2 points
Switzer and Rubin note which of the following as limitations to the DSM-5
, Answers limited scope and limited purpose
:
Lacking etiology and medical model based
Behavior and cognitive focused
Based on a Western culture
Question 7
0 out of 2 points
Which of the following are considered “red flags” according to Schwitzer and Rubin and would
need to be priority in treatment (click all that apply)?
Answers: Schizophrenia disorder
Major depressive disorder
Schizoaffective disorder
Generalized anxiety disorder
Question 8
2 out of 2 points
True or False. According to Switzer and Rubin, the DSM-5 was developed to capture normal
developmental distress as a diagnosable mental disorder.
Answers True.
:
False.
Question 9
2 out of 2 points
True or False. A solid starting point when determining a diagnosis is to start by is determining
which classes of disorders the client’s signs and symptoms most align with.
Answers True.
: