The Classification of Mental Disorders: DSM-5

Question 1

DSM-5

Answer 1

Utilizes a categorical approach, uses polytheic criteria (only has to meet a subset of a larger list), and is nonaxial.

Question 2

Diagnostic Uncertainty

Answer 2

Other specified disorder (lists reason why doesn’t meet criteria)

Unspecified disorder (does not list why doesn’t meet criteria)

Question 3

Outline for Cultural Formulation

Answer 3

guidelines for assessing 4 factors:

• cultural identity
• cultural conceptualization of distress
• the psychosocial stressors and cultural factors that impact their vulnerability and resilience
• cultural factors relevant to the relationship between the client and therapist