Question

State how DSM V differs from DSM IV.

Answer 1

• DSM-5 removed the five-axis diagnostic system used in DSM-IV.
• “Mental retardation” is renamed as “intellectual disability”.
• New disorders added (e.g., hoarding disorder, binge-eating disorder).
• Asperger’s syndrome is now part of autism spectrum disorder.
• Disorders are grouped more logically (e.g., OCD is separate from anxiety disorders).
• Focus is more on severity and symptom range.
• Includes cultural factors in diagnosis.