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?

By assessing the individual's distress or impairment Signup and view all the answers

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

It does not account for the influence of unconscious processes on behavior Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes acute stress disorder from posttraumatic stress disorder?

The duration of symptoms experienced Signup and view all the answers

How does a classification system help clinicians in assessing psychopathology?

It helps clinicians communicate with each other about specific cases Signup and view all the answers

What is the most effective treatment for individuals with schizophrenia?

Second-generation antipsychotics Signup and view all the answers

What are the different phases of schizophrenia?

Prodromal, active, and residual Signup and view all the answers

What disorder might Brandon meet criteria for?

Autism spectrum disorder Signup and view all the answers

Should the Feingold diet be used to treat ADHD?

No, it has not been proven to be effective Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder might Larry meet criteria for?

Stalking Signup and view all the answers

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

Paranoid personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

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

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

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

Dependent personality disorder Signup and view all the answers

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

Adjustment Disorder Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of habit reversal training?

To reduce the frequency of unwanted habits Signup and view all the answers

What is the key feature of Trichotillomania?

Recurrent hair pulling resulting in hair loss Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between OCD and hoarding disorder?

Hoarding disorder involves hoarding behaviors, while OCD does not involve obsessions or compulsions Signup and view all the answers

What diagnosis best fits Gemma?

Anorexia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What diagnosis best fits Thomas?

Bulimia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

What diagnosis best fits Susie?

Bulimia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

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

Individuals with anorexia nervosa engage in compensatory behaviors more frequently than those with bulimia nervosa Signup and view all the answers

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

Dopamine Signup and view all the answers

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

Stimulant use disorder Signup and view all the answers

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

Sensation seeking Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between agonist substitution and antagonistic treatment?

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. Signup and view all the answers