ADHD and ASD

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What area of the brain is differentially activated for depression and mania?

  • The hippocampus
  • The amygdala
  • The prefrontal cortex
  • The basal ganglia (correct)

What psychological factors contribute to mania?

  • Grandiosity (correct)
  • High levels of stress
  • Negative thinking patterns
  • Low self-esteem

What are all the factors that contribute to suicidal ideation and suicide attempts?

  • Biological, environmental, and cultural factors
  • Psychological, social, and economic factors (correct)
  • Physical, spiritual, and occupational factors
  • Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral factors

How do we decide if a sexual behaviour or lack thereof is a dysfunction?

<p>By assessing the individual's distress or impairment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a weakness of the cognitive-behavioral model of psychopathology?

<p>It does not account for the influence of unconscious processes on behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes acute stress disorder from posttraumatic stress disorder?

<p>The duration of symptoms experienced (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a classification system help clinicians in assessing psychopathology?

<p>It helps clinicians communicate with each other about specific cases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for individuals with schizophrenia?

<p>Second-generation antipsychotics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the different phases of schizophrenia?

<p>Prodromal, active, and residual (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What disorder might Brandon meet criteria for?

<p>Autism spectrum disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Should the Feingold diet be used to treat ADHD?

<p>No, it has not been proven to be effective (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder might Larry meet criteria for?

<p>Stalking (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder does Duane's description most closely match?

<p>Paranoid personality disorder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder does Henry's description most closely match?

<p>Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality disorder does Juanita's description most closely match?

<p>Dependent personality disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the diagnosis for a person who experiences impairing anxious or depressive reactions to life stressor?

<p>Adjustment Disorder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of habit reversal training?

<p>To reduce the frequency of unwanted habits (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of Trichotillomania?

<p>Recurrent hair pulling resulting in hair loss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between OCD and hoarding disorder?

<p>Hoarding disorder involves hoarding behaviors, while OCD does not involve obsessions or compulsions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What diagnosis best fits Gemma?

<p>Anorexia nervosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What diagnosis best fits Thomas?

<p>Bulimia nervosa (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What diagnosis best fits Susie?

<p>Bulimia nervosa (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the main clinical differences between individuals with anorexia nervosa and those with bulimia nervosa?

<p>Individuals with anorexia nervosa engage in compensatory behaviors more frequently than those with bulimia nervosa (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary neurotransmitter responsible for drug reward learning in Amanda's case?

<p>Dopamine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What substance use disorder label applies to Amanda's ecstasy use?

<p>Stimulant use disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which personality characteristic is most associated with using drugs to obtain positive reinforcement?

<p>Sensation seeking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between agonist substitution and antagonistic treatment?

<p>Agonist substitution involves replacing a drug of abuse with a less harmful substance, while antagonistic treatment involves blocking the effects of a drug of abuse. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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