Vera has the following cyclical pattern of symptoms. A week before her period, she is persistently angry and anxious, has body aches, and she has marked interpersonal conflicts that interfere with her work and social relationships. According to the DSM-5, what condition might Vera have?
a. a proposed premenstrual dysphoric disorder
b. adjustment disorder
c. a gynecological disorder called raging hormones
d. no diagnosable mental disorder
Question 2What is a criticism regarding the decisions concerning diagnostic categories in the DSM-5?
a. They favored a single diagnostic label, eliminating the five-axis concept.
b. They neglected to consider mental disorders that afflict only women.
c. They assumed that stimulus control is the major component in mental disorders.
d. They may have been influenced by pharmaceutical companies.
Question 3Disorders involving the disruption of the normal sexual response cycle, including desire, arousal, or orgasm are considered ____ in the DSM-5 category of disorders.
a. Sexual Dysfunctions
b. Paraphilias
c. Gender Dysphoria
d. Complex Somatic Symptom Disorders
Question 4Ling, a recent immigrant from China, experiences physical and mental fatigue: dizziness, headaches, and problems concentrating, sleeping, and remembering important information. She is also irritable and highly excitable. While her symptoms might be diagnosed as a mood or anxiety disorder, a therapist with a DSM-5 emphasis might consider ____.
a. disorders unique to particular cultural groups
b. a Not Otherwise Specified diagnosis
c. causal specifiers to broaden the diagnosis
d. biological causes for her symptoms
Question 5Carla sees the psychologist at the mental health center at her college because she is often sad and frequently unable to get out of bed. Although Carla has symptoms of depression, the symptoms are mild. The psychologist is most likely to ____.
a. suggest that Carla keep a journal of her symptoms and return when they worsen
b. make a diagnosis of depression with a lower symptom severity rating
c. make a diagnosis of major depressive disorder
d. tell Carla that she does not have a diagnosable disorder
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