The New DSM 5: Highlights of Changes from the DSM IV-TR to the DSM-5 (2 credit hours)

Program Summary:  The fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) was published in May, 2013 by the American Psychiatric Association, replacing the previous manual, the DSM-IV-TR.  This course seeks to highlight significant changes between the DSM IV-TR and the DSM-5.

This course is recommended for social workers, counselors, and therapists and is appropriate for beginning and intermediate levels of practice.

Course Reading:  Highlights of Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5.

Publisher:  American Psychiatric Publishing

American Psychiatric Association

Find the reading at:  https://www.freestatesocialwork.com/articles/changes%20from%20dsm-iv-tr%20to%20dsm-5.pdf

Program Objectives:  Identify the four previously separate disorders that are now included in the DSM-5’s Autism Spectrum Disorder.  Describe the new diagnosis of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder.  Identify reasons why the bereavement exclusion is now omitted from the DSM-5.  Describe the new diagnosis of gender dysphoria.

Learning Objectives:  To enhance professional practice, values, skills, and knowledge by identifying key changes between the DSM IV-TR and the DSM-5.

Review our pre-reading study guide.

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1: In the DSM-5, which term replaces the term "mental retardation?"
 
 
 
 
2: In the DSM-5, which disorder is characterized by 1) deficits in social communication and social interaction and 2) restricted repetitive behaviors, interests and activities?
 
 
 
 
 
3: In the DSM-5, at least one of three core 'positive symptoms' is necessary for a reliable diagnosis of schizophrenia.  The three core symptoms are
 
 
 
 
4: In the DSM-5, Criterion A for delusional disorder requires
 
 
5: To address concerns about potential overdiagnosis and overtreatment of bipolar disorder in children, a new diagnosis, ______________, is included for children up to age 18 years who exhibit persistent irritability and frequent episodes of extreme behavioral dyscontrol.
 
 
 
 
6: In the DSM-5, the bereavement exclusion applies to depressive symptoms lasting less than
 
 
 
 
7: In the DSM-5, obsessive compulsive disorder is included with ______________.
 
 
 
 
8: In the DSM-5, criteria for agoraphobia, specific phobia, and social anxiety disorders require that individuals over age 18 years recognize that their anxiety is excessive or unreasonable.
 
 
9: The DSM-5 chapter on obsessive-compulsive and related disorders includes all of the following new disorders except:
 
 
 
 
10: In the DMS-5, hoarding is a ___________.
 
 
11: In the DSM-5, Criterion A for acute stress disorder requires being explicit as to
 
 
12: In the DSM-5 criteria for posttraumatic stress disorder, separate criteria have been added for children age ___________ or younger.
 
 
 
 
13: In the DSM-5, somatic symptom disorder requires
 
 
 
 
14: Which criteria has been eliminated in the DSM-5 diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa?
 
 
 
 
15: The DSM-5 criteria for bulimia nervosa reduces the required minimum average frequency of binge eating and inappropriate compensatory behavior frequency to __________.
 
 
 
 
16: DSM-5 criteria for sleep disorders reconceptualizes sleep disorders
 
 
 
 
17: All of the DSM-5 sexual dysfunctions (except substance-/medication-induced sexual dysfunction) now require a minimum duration of approximately
 
 
 
 
18: Gender dysphoria is a new diagnostic class in DMS-5 and reflects a change in conceptualization of the disorder's defining features by emphasizing
 
 
19: For gender dysphoria in children, Criterion A1 includes which of the following?
 
 
20: The chapter on disruptive, impulse-control, and conduct disorders is new to the DSM-5 and includes all of the following except:
 
 
 
 
21: In the DSM-5, symptoms for oppositional defiant disorder are now grouped into three types, including all of the following except
 
 
 
 
22: The DSM-5's intermittent explosive disorder now requires a minimum age of ________________ (or the equivalent developmental level.)
 
 
 
 
23: In the DSM-5, gambling disorder is included in the
 
 
 
 
24: The DSM-5 chapter on substance-related and addictive disorders provides criteria for
 
 
 
 
25: Section III of the DSM-5 contains an alternative approach to the diagnosis of
 
 
 
 

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Read more:
FAQ’s about DSM-5 Implementation for Clinicians
http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/FINAL%20FAQ%20for%20Clinicians%20PDF%2010-7-14.pdf

Course Created: April 1, 2014
Filed under: Retired