12 Questions
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry over multiple events, restlessness, easily fatigued, and mind going blank?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is a characteristic of Body Dysmorphia according to the text?
Plastic surgery
Which disorder is described as picking at the skin to the point of lesions, risking scarring and infection?
Excoriation (Skin Picking) Disorder
What is a common symptom of Substance/Medication-Induced PTSD as per the text?
Flashbacks of traumatic events
In the context of anxiety disorders, what does Systematic Desensitization involve?
Slowly helping a person get over their fear by increasing exposure to their fear each visit
Which of the following disorders is characterized by recurrent or unexpected panic attacks with symptoms like dizziness, numbness, and fear of losing control or dying?
Panic Disorder
What is a distinguishing feature of Bipolar 1 disorder?
Manic episodes lasting at least a week
Which characterizes Cyclothymic Disorder?
Milder depressive or hypomanic symptoms almost daily
What is a key aspect to consider during a suicide assessment?
Spiritual or religious beliefs
How does Bipolar 2 disorder differ from Bipolar 1 disorder?
Less severe hypomanic episodes
What distinguishes anxiety from fear?
Anxiety is a reaction to an absent threat
In what aspect do individuals with Bipolar disorder often overshoot according to the argument mentioned?
Neurotransmitter function
Prepare for your exam by reviewing notes on depressive and bipolar disorders, neuroscience related to neurotransmitters function, frontal lobe activity, and manic defense mechanisms. Understand the criteria for Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders, including manic and hypomanic episodes.
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