Test Bank for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)? - ANSWER The Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is used by clinicians and psychiatrists to
diagnose psychiatric illnesses.
The DSM is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and covers all
categories of mental health disorders for both adults and children.
DSM - ANSWER The manual is non-theoretical and focused mostly on describing
symptoms as well as statistics concerning which gender is most affected by the
illness, the typical age of onset, the effects of treatment, and common treatment
approaches.
-It is a reference work consulted by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians in clinical
practice, social workers , medical and nursing students, pastoral counselors, and
other professionals in health care and social service fields.
Purposes of DSM - ANSWER -to provide guide to clinical practice;
-to facilitate research and improve communication among clinicians and researchers;
-to serve as an educational tool for teaching psychopathology.
The multi-axial system: - ANSWER This multi-axial approach allows clinicians and
psychiatrists to make a more comprehensive evaluation of a client's level of
functioning, because mental illnesses often impact many different life areas.
Five Diagnostic Axes - ANSWER Based on this assessment, clinicians can better
understand how the other four axes are interacting and the effect on the individual's
life.
Bio-Psycho-Social Model (1): - ANSWER It is a general model or approach that
posits that biological, psychological and social factors, all play a significant role in
human functioning in the context of disease or illness.
Bio-Psycho-Social Model (2): - ANSWER The biopsychosocial model states that
health and illness are determined by a dynamic interaction between biological,
psychological, and social factors.
Key points:
1) biological influences on mental health and mental illness are varied, and include
genetics, infections, physical trauma, nutrition, hormones, and toxins.
2) psychological component looks for potential psychological explanations for a
health problem, such as lack of self-control, emotional turmoil, or negative thinking.
Mental Disorders
What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)? - ANSWER The Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders is used by clinicians and psychiatrists to
diagnose psychiatric illnesses.
The DSM is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) and covers all
categories of mental health disorders for both adults and children.
DSM - ANSWER The manual is non-theoretical and focused mostly on describing
symptoms as well as statistics concerning which gender is most affected by the
illness, the typical age of onset, the effects of treatment, and common treatment
approaches.
-It is a reference work consulted by psychiatrists, psychologists, physicians in clinical
practice, social workers , medical and nursing students, pastoral counselors, and
other professionals in health care and social service fields.
Purposes of DSM - ANSWER -to provide guide to clinical practice;
-to facilitate research and improve communication among clinicians and researchers;
-to serve as an educational tool for teaching psychopathology.
The multi-axial system: - ANSWER This multi-axial approach allows clinicians and
psychiatrists to make a more comprehensive evaluation of a client's level of
functioning, because mental illnesses often impact many different life areas.
Five Diagnostic Axes - ANSWER Based on this assessment, clinicians can better
understand how the other four axes are interacting and the effect on the individual's
life.
Bio-Psycho-Social Model (1): - ANSWER It is a general model or approach that
posits that biological, psychological and social factors, all play a significant role in
human functioning in the context of disease or illness.
Bio-Psycho-Social Model (2): - ANSWER The biopsychosocial model states that
health and illness are determined by a dynamic interaction between biological,
psychological, and social factors.
Key points:
1) biological influences on mental health and mental illness are varied, and include
genetics, infections, physical trauma, nutrition, hormones, and toxins.
2) psychological component looks for potential psychological explanations for a
health problem, such as lack of self-control, emotional turmoil, or negative thinking.
