1. Which of the following statements is true of the fifth edition of the Diagnos

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1. Which of the following statements is true of the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental

Disorders (DSM-5)?

A. It is the only diagnostic system.

B. It relies on procedural norms and objective judgments.

C. It includes new diagnoses such as binge eating disorder and gambling addiction.

D. It was published by the World Health Organization (WHO).

2. Which of the following disorders is related to the experience of anxiety, but has NOT been classified by the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as an anxiety disorder?

A. panic disorder

B. social phobia

C. fear of nonpoisonous snakes

D. post-traumatic stress disorder

3. _____, included in DSM-5 as a new diagnosis, is considered a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

A. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder

B. Depression

C. Autism spectrum disorder

D. Generalized anxiety disorder

Explanation / Answer

1. The correct answer is Option C. The DSM-5 includes new diagnoses such as binge eating disorder and gambling addiction.

2. The correct answer is Option C. Fear of nonpoisonous snakes has NOT been classified by the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as an anxiety disorder.

3. The correct answer is Option A. Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder, included in DSM-5 as a new diagnosis, is considered a depressive disorder in children who show persistent irritability and recurrent episodes of out-of-control behavior.

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