Counseling Psychopathology and Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR) 3

Question 1

Ten days after an assault, a client has intrusive memories, avoidance, and hyperarousal. Which diagnosis is most appropriate right now?

Accepted Answer

Acute stress disorder

Answer

Acute stress disorder applies from 3 days to 1 month after trauma, and PTSD requires symptoms lasting more than 1 month.

Question 2

Adjustment disorder symptoms must begin within what time frame after the stressor starts?

Accepted Answer

3 months

Answer

Emotional or behavioral symptoms must start within 3 months of the stressor's onset.

Question 3

In DSM-5-TR, the severity of anorexia nervosa in adults is based mainly on:

Accepted Answer

Current body mass index

Answer

Adult severity is graded by BMI, with extreme severity defined as a BMI below 15 kg/m².

Question 4

Which feature best distinguishes binge-eating disorder from bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

No recurrent inappropriate compensatory behaviors

Answer

Both disorders involve binges with loss of control, but binge-eating disorder does not include regular purging, fasting, or excessive exercise.

Question 5

In which DSM-5-TR chapter is hoarding disorder classified?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

Answer

Hoarding disorder is grouped with OCD, body dysmorphic disorder, trichotillomania, and excoriation disorder.

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