Classification: DSM-5 addictive disorders: practice question

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Psychiatry · Classification: DSM-5 addictive disorders

Sample item

Which behavioural addiction is included alongside substance use in the DSM-5 chapter 'Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders'?

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The answer and the reasoning

C. Gambling disorder

Gambling disorder is the only behavioural addiction formally included in this DSM-5 chapter, and internet gaming disorder is listed in Section III for further study. ICD-11 includes gaming disorder under disorders due to addictive behaviours.

Option by option

  • A. Internet gaming disorder as an established diagnosis

    Internet gaming disorder is a condition for further study in DSM-5.

  • B. Sex addiction

    Sex addiction is not a DSM-5 diagnosis.

  • C. Gambling disorder (correct)

    Correct. Gambling disorder is included.

  • D. Compulsive shopping

    Compulsive shopping is not a DSM-5 diagnosis.

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What is the answer to this Psychiatry question?

The best answer is C, Gambling disorder. Gambling disorder is the only behavioural addiction formally included in this DSM-5 chapter, and internet gaming disorder is listed in Section III for further study.

Why is "Internet gaming disorder as an established diagnosis" not the answer?

Internet gaming disorder is a condition for further study in DSM-5.

Why is "Sex addiction" not the answer?

Sex addiction is not a DSM-5 diagnosis.

Why is "Compulsive shopping" not the answer?

Compulsive shopping is not a DSM-5 diagnosis.

What concept does this question test?

It tests Classification: DSM-5 addictive disorders in Psychiatry. ICD-11 includes gaming disorder under disorders due to addictive behaviours.

How hard is this question?

We tag it as an application question: it asks you to use a fact on a patient or a finding. The tag is our own editorial judgement, not an official difficulty rating, so read the reason for every option, not only the answer.

How should I study Classification: DSM-5 addictive disorders?

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Is this a real NEET PG question?

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