35 Questions
Which symptom is common to both Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)?
Decreased concentration
What distinguishes Anorexia Nervosa from Bulimia Nervosa?
Behaviors related to food restriction
In Binge-Eating Disorder, what distinguishes binge episodes from normal eating?
Eating much more rapidly than normal
Which symptom is NOT associated with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Development of food rules
What is a key feature that distinguishes Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD) from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?
Duration of symptoms
What type of exposure is required for a person to develop Acute Stress Disorder (ASD) according to the text?
Direct experience of traumatic events
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Acute Stress Disorder (ASD)?
Efforts to remember important aspects of traumatic events
What does the hypervigilance symptom in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) entail?
Intense or prolonged psychological distress at exposure to cues related to traumatic events
Which of the following is a key feature that distinguishes panic disorder (PD) from other disorders?
Recurrent, unexpected, and acute episodes of symptoms
Which of the following symptoms is not listed as a potential symptom of a panic attack in panic disorder (PD)?
Hallucinations
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a persistently high level of anxiety about current state of health or symptoms?
Somatic symptom disorder (SSD)
In which disorder is the preoccupation focused on acquiring a serious illness, despite mild or no somatic symptoms?
Illness anxiety disorder (IAD)
Which of the following is a key feature of conversion disorder (CD)?
Evidence of incompatibility between symptom and recognized medical conditions
Which disorder involves the falsification or induction of physical or psychological signs or symptoms without intent for secondary gain?
Factitious disorder (FD)
What is the defining feature of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID)?
Eating or feeding disturbance resulting in persistent failure to meet appropriate nutritional and/or energy needs
Which of the following is NOT a common symptom of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
Preoccupation with perceived physical defects or flaws
What is the defining feature of Hoarding Disorder?
Persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regardless of actual value
What is the defining feature of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
Preoccupation with perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance that are not observable or are slight to others
Which of the following is a defining feature of Insomnia, a type of Sleep-Wake Disorder?
Dissatisfaction with sleep quantity or quality
In Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder, what is a common symptom that can impair productivity and daily functioning?
Preoccupation with details, rules, lists, order, and organization
What is the primary distinguishing feature between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder?
The presence of manic episodes
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Dependent Personality Disorder?
Excessively devoted to work and productivity
What is a distinguishing feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) that is NOT commonly found in other disorders?
Presence of 2 or more distinct personality states
Which disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of hypersexual or excessively emotional behaviors?
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Which disorder involves a pervasive pattern of social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy, leading to avoidance of interpersonal contact?
Avoidant Personality Disorder
What distinguishes Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder from other disorders?
Feelings of detachment from oneself or one's surroundings
Which disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of defiance and hostility towards authority figures?
Conduct Disorder
In which disorder does an individual show a consistent disregard for societal rules and the rights of others, often engaging in aggressive behavior?
Conduct Disorder
Which of the following is a core feature of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
Disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality states
Which of the following is a key symptom of Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DPDR)?
Episodes of unreality or detachment with respect to one's thoughts, feelings, sensations, body, or actions
What is a defining feature of Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?
Pattern of angry/irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior in childhood or adolescence
Which of the following is a key feature of Conduct Disorder (CD)?
Failure to conform to social norms or lawful behaviors in late adolescence/late teen years
Which disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states that recurrently take control of the individual's behavior?
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
Which disorder involves a persistent or recurrent experience of feeling detached from one's mental processes or body, or of feeling that one's environment is unreal?
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder (DPDR)
Which disorder is characterized by the inability to resist an impulse, drive, or temptation to perform an act that is harmful to the person or others?
Impulse Control Disorders
Study Notes
- Dependent Personality Disorder is characterized by a pervasive need for care, leading to clingy behavior and separation fears.
- Individuals with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder show obsession with orderliness, perfectionism, and control in both mental and interpersonal aspects.
- Bipolar Disorder Type I involves at least one manic episode lasting over a week, with symptoms like inflated self-esteem and high-risk behavior.
- Borderline Personality Disorder is marked by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions, alongside impulsive and self-damaging behavior.
- Anorexia Nervosa is an eating disorder with significant weight loss, intense fear of gaining weight, and distorted self-evaluation based on body weight.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is characterized by symptoms like intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, negative beliefs, and heightened arousal after trauma exposure.
- Narcissistic Personality Disorder features grandiosity, need for admiration, lack of empathy, and a belief in being special.
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