Counseling Psychopathology and Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR) 2

Question 1

Under DSM-5-TR, at least how much time must have passed since a death before an adult can be diagnosed with prolonged grief disorder?

Accepted Answer

12 months

Answer

For adults, DSM-5-TR requires at least 12 months since the death (6 months for children and adolescents).

Question 2

What is the minimum duration of depressed or irritable mood needed to diagnose persistent depressive disorder in a 14-year-old?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

Children and adolescents need 1 year of symptoms instead of the 2 years required for adults, and irritable mood can count.

Question 3

A client has had delusions and hallucinations for 3 months and has fully recovered. Which diagnosis fits best?

Accepted Answer

Schizophreniform disorder

Answer

Schizophreniform disorder covers schizophrenia-like symptoms that last at least 1 month but less than 6 months.

Question 4

Brief psychotic disorder requires psychotic symptoms lasting how long?

Accepted Answer

At least 1 day but less than 1 month

Answer

Brief psychotic disorder lasts from 1 day up to less than 1 month, followed by a full return to prior functioning.

Question 5

For an adult to be diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder, hypomanic and depressive symptoms must be present for at least:

Accepted Answer

2 years

Answer

Adults need at least 2 years of fluctuating subthreshold symptoms, while children and adolescents need 1 year.

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