Classification: ICD-11 gaming disorder: practice question

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Psychiatry · Classification: ICD-11 gaming disorder

Sample item

In ICD-11, gaming disorder is classified under

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The answer and the reasoning

B. Disorders due to addictive behaviours

ICD-11 places gambling disorder and gaming disorder within disorders due to addictive behaviours, alongside substance use disorders. Gaming disorder needs impaired control, increasing priority over other activities and continuation despite harm, usually for at least 12 months. DSM-5 lists internet gaming disorder as a condition for further study.

Option by option

  • A. Impulse control disorders

    Impulse control disorders is a separate ICD-11 category.

  • B. Disorders due to addictive behaviours (correct)

    Correct. ICD-11 classes it as a disorder due to addictive behaviours.

  • C. Mood disorders

    It is not a mood disorder.

  • D. Anxiety disorders

    It is not an anxiety disorder.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is B, Disorders due to addictive behaviours. ICD-11 places gambling disorder and gaming disorder within disorders due to addictive behaviours, alongside substance use disorders.

Why is "Impulse control disorders" not the answer?

Impulse control disorders is a separate ICD-11 category.

Why is "Mood disorders" not the answer?

It is not a mood disorder.

Why is "Anxiety disorders" not the answer?

It is not an anxiety disorder.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Classification: ICD-11 gaming disorder in Psychiatry. Gaming disorder needs impaired control, increasing priority over other activities and continuation despite harm, usually for at least 12 months. DSM-5 lists internet gaming disorder as a condition for further study.

How hard is this question?

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How should I study Classification: ICD-11 gaming disorder?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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