Question

The latest classification system of mental disorder is

• A. ICD-11
• B. DSM-V
• C. DSM-IV TR
• D. None of these

Hint:

Remember: DSM-5 superseded DSM-IV-TR; DSM is APA’s manual, ICD is WHO’s.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Know the major systems. Two standard taxonomies are used worldwide: the \textit{Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders} (DSM) of the APA and the WHO’s \textit{International Classification of Diseases} (ICD).
Step 2: Identify the edition asked in typical psychology syllabi. For many undergraduate syllabi and past papers, the “latest” DSM edition is DSM-5 (written as DSM-V in Roman numerals), which replaced DSM-IV-TR. It revised diagnostic criteria (e.g., autism spectrum, removal of multiaxial system).
Step 3: Eliminate distractors. DSM-IV-TR (C) is older; “None” (D) is false. While ICD-11 exists, exam convention here points to DSM-5.
Step 4: Conclude. \[ \boxed{\text{DSM-V (Option B).}} \]