Counseling Psychopathology and Diagnosis (DSM-5-TR) 4

Question 1

Which personality disorder belongs to Cluster B?

Accepted Answer

Histrionic

Answer

Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, erratic) includes antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders.

Question 2

A diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder requires the person to be at least 18 and to show evidence of:

Accepted Answer

Conduct disorder with onset before age 15

Answer

DSM-5-TR requires evidence of conduct disorder that began before age 15.

Question 3

To diagnose ADHD in a 25-year-old, several inattentive or hyperactive-impulsive symptoms must have been present before what age?

Accepted Answer

12

Answer

DSM-5 raised the age of onset from 7 to 12, and adults 17 or older need only 5 symptoms in a domain.

Question 4

Autism spectrum disorder 'Level 3' severity means the person is:

Accepted Answer

Requiring very substantial support

Answer

ASD severity is rated separately for social communication and restricted/repetitive behaviors, and Level 3 is the highest level of support needed.

Question 5

Disruptive mood dysregulation disorder should not be diagnosed for the first time before age 6 or after age:

Accepted Answer

18

Answer

DMDD is first diagnosed between ages 6 and 18, and symptoms must begin before age 10.

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