Mhtest2(Dsm)

Front 1

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual is a taxonomy published by the ____

Back 1

American Psychiatric Association

Front 2

It’s been used for diagnosing mental disorders since ____

Back 2

1952

Front 3

It describes all the mental disorders in ____

Back 3

measurable nomenclature

Front 4

Purposes of the DSM
3

Back 4

1. To provide a standardized nomenclature and language for all mental health professionals
2. To present defining characteristics or symptoms that differentiate specific disorders
3. To assist in identifying the underlying causes of the disorders

Front 5

AXIS I:

Back 5

Clinical disorder

Front 6

AXIS II:

Back 6

Personality Disorder

Front 7

AXIS III:

Back 7

General Medical Conditions

Front 8

AXIS IV:

Back 8

Psychosocial Stressors

Front 9

AXIS V:

Back 9

Global Assessment of Functioning

Front 10

A GAF score of under ____is a criteria
for impatient admittance

Back 10

35

Front 11

Changes made to the DSM-5:
– This latest version collapses the first three categories into____

Back 11

a single axis