Lesson 5.1.1
5.1.1 Diagnosing mental disorders and classification systems Quiz: Pearson Edexcel Psychology, Unit 5
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The 20 questions
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Which of the four Ds of abnormality refers to behaviour that violates social norms?
- Dysfunction
- Distress
- Deviance
- Danger
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Which of the four Ds of abnormality refers to behaviour interfering with daily functioning?
- Danger
- Distress
- Dysfunction
- Deviance
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Which of the four Ds refers to subjective feelings of suffering experienced by an individual?
- Dysfunction
- Deviance
- Danger
- Distress
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What is a major limitation of using deviance alone to define abnormal behaviour?
- Always causes danger
- Subjective social norms
- High objective consistency
- Universal cross-cultural definitions
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What is the main purpose of diagnostic classification systems like the DSM and ICD?
- Replace psychological therapy
- Standardise diagnosis
- Cure mental illness
- Explain disorder causes
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In psychiatric diagnosis, what term describes different clinicians agreeing on the same diagnosis?
- Ecological validity
- Predictive validity
- Inter-rater reliability
- Construct validity
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What term describes whether a diagnostic system accurately measures a real, distinct disorder?
- Standardisation
- Objectivity
- Validity
- Reliability
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Why do cultural differences pose a challenge when diagnosing mental health disorders?
- Symptom interpretation varies
- Genetic variations differ
- Brain structures change
- Medication becomes ineffective
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Which feature is commonly required by diagnostic systems when assessing mental disorders?
- Blood testing
- DNA profiling
- Symptom duration
- Brain scanning
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What is the main consequence of low inter-rater reliability in psychiatric diagnosis?
- Guaranteed symptom recovery
- Increased biological validity
- Lower healthcare costs
- Inconsistent treatment plans
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Which of the four Ds relates to behaviour that is statistically rare within a population?
- Dysfunction
- Distress
- Danger
- Deviance
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In the four Ds of diagnosis, what does danger refer to?
- Inability to work
- Statistical rarity
- Emotional distress
- Risk of harm
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What is a key benefit of using classification systems like the DSM or ICD?
- Objective blood tests
- Guaranteed biological cure
- Elimination of stigma
- Standardised communication
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Which diagnostic manual is published by the World Health Organization?
- DSM
- ICD
- PsychINFO
- CCMD
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Which organisation publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?
- World Health Organization
- National Health Service
- British Psychological Society
- American Psychiatric Association
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Which of the four Ds describes a patient's inability to carry out day-to-day tasks?
- Distress
- Danger
- Dysfunction
- Deviance
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Why are diagnostic classification systems like the DSM updated periodically?
- Standardise brain scans
- Reflect new research
- Reduce publishing costs
- Increase symptom count
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Why is an accurate diagnosis essential before starting psychiatric treatment?
- Guides appropriate therapy
- Replaces psychological testing
- Prevents all relapses
- Eliminates side effects
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Two clinicians assess the same patient and reach different diagnoses. Which feature is lacking?
- Ecological validity
- Predictive validity
- Internal validity
- Inter-rater reliability
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Clinicians consistently agree on a diagnosis that does not reflect a real disorder. What is true?
- Valid but unreliable
- Reliable but invalid
- Valid and reliable
- Unreliable and invalid
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