Part 1: How Strong Is Your DSM-5-TR Mastery?
Think you’ve got a solid handle on diagnostic criteria and clinical distinctions? This DSM-5-TR (Part 1) quiz will put your knowledge to the test. You’ll review core features, duration requirements, and differentiating symptoms across a variety of disorders—just like you’ll see on the NCE and in real clinical practice. Take your time, trust what you know, and notice where you might want a little more review. Let’s get started.
#1. Schizoaffective disorder is characterized by which of the following?
#2. A diagnosis of schizophrenia requires 2 or more of the following symptoms:
#3. Which of the following are specifiers for delusional disorder?
#4. For a diagnosis of schizophreniform disorder, symptoms must be:
#5. Catatonic behavior refers to
#6. Which of the following statements are true about hallucinations?
#7. Which of the following is an example of a bizarre delusion?
Bizarre delusions are clearly impossible whereas non-bizarre ones are possible but highly unlikely.
#8. Which of the following are differential diagnoses for delusional disorder?
#9. Brief psychotic disorder is characterized by psychotic symptoms that last for:
#10. Which feature best differentiates brief psychotic disorder from schizophrenia?
#11. Brief psychotic disorder often occurs:
#12. The peak onset age of schizophrenia is
#13. Approximately how many individuals with schizophrenia die by suicide?
#14. What substance(s) is/are most frequently associated with substance-induced psychosis?
#15. Which of the following symptoms are associated with catatonia?
#16. For a diagnosis of bipolar I disorder, it is necessary to meet the criteria for:
#17. Which of the following best describes the difference between bipolar I and bipolar II disorder?
#18. A manic episode is characterized by which of the following:
A manic episode must last for at least 1 week while a hypomanic episode must last for at least 4 days.
#19. Compared to bipolar II, bipolar I:
#20. The prevalence of bipolar I in the general population in the U.S.:
The prevalence among adults in the U.S. is approximately 1.5% and does not differ significantly between men and women.
#21. The following are specifiers for bipolar II in the DSM-5-TR:
#22. The prevalence of bipolar II in the general population in the U.S. is:
#23. Approximately how many individuals with bipolar II disorder report attempting suicide?
#24. Which of the following is/are differential diagnoses for bipolar II disorder?
#25. Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by mood symptoms lasting at least:
#26. Cyclothymic disorder involves:
#27. Which of the following is/are diagnostic criteria for disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?
#28. Which of the following is NOT diagnostic criteria for MDD?
#29. To diagnose MDD, symptoms must be present for at least:
#30. To meet diagnostic criteria for MDD, symptoms must:
#31. Psychotic features in MDD:
#32. Which of the following is a risk factor for MDD?
#33. Which of the following is/are true regarding persistent depressive disorder?
#34. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder is characterized by symptoms that:
#35. Which of the following symptoms are most characteristic of PMDD?
#36. PMDD differs from premenstrual syndrome (PMS) in that PMDD:
#37. To diagnose PMDD, symptoms must be present in:
#38. Medical conditions linked to depression include the following:
#39. Which of the following are specifiers for depressive disorders?
#40. Which anxiety disorder is most frequently diagnosed in childhood?
#41. Separation anxiety disorder is characterized primarily by:
#42. In children, symptoms of separation anxiety disorder must be present for at least:
Symptoms must be present for at least 4 weeks.
#43. Which type of worry is most consistent with separation anxiety disorder?
#44. Which of the following is true about separation anxiety disorder?
#45. Selective mutism is characterized by:
#46. Selective mutism most commonly begins:
#47. Which statement helps distinguish selective mutism from a language disorder?
#48. Specific phobias are characterized by all of the following EXCEPT:
Symptoms typically last for at least 6 months or more.
#49. Which of the following physical symptoms is commonly associated with social anxiety disorder?
#50. For social anxiety disorder to be diagnosed, the anxiety must:
#51. Social anxiety disorder is most commonly associated with
#52. The 12-month prevalence estimate of social anxiety disorder in the U.S. is approximately:
Once you’re finished with Part 1, move on to Part 2. If you’re studying for the NCE, you may also want to consider taking the free NCE 2025-2026 Practice Exam.