Classification of Disorders Quiz

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What defines positive symptoms in the classification of disorders?

Behaviors that are decreased or absent compared to normal.
Symptoms that represent a loss of usual emotional experience.
Additional experiences not commonly found in typical behavior. (correct)
A lack of motivation leading to decreased daily activities.

Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom?

Seeing distorted faces in a crowd.
Believing one has special abilities.
Difficulty in motivating oneself to engage in activities. (correct)
Hearing voices that are not present.

How do hallucinations differ from delusions in terms of symptoms?

Both hallucinations and delusions are based on imagined experiences.
Hallucinations involve sensory experiences, while delusions involve false beliefs. (correct)
Hallucinations are based on real experiences, while delusions are not.
Delusions are related to emotional responses, while hallucinations are purely cognitive.

Which statement best describes avolition as a symptom?

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What is the primary function of classification systems like CD-10 and DSM-5 in relation to disorders?

<p>To identify and differentiate disorders based on symptoms. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Classification of Disorders

Grouping symptoms to identify and differentiate disorders.

Hallucinations

Unreal or distorted sensory experiences.

Delusions

False beliefs with no foundation in reality.

Avolition

Loss or reduction in motivation and activity levels.

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Speech poverty

Reduced speech frequency or quality; disorganized speech.

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Study Notes

Classification of Disorders

CD-10 and DSM-5 cluster symptoms to identify and distinguish disorders.

Diagnosis of Disorders

Classification used to identify disorders with specific symptoms.

Positive Symptoms

Hallucinations: Unreal or distorted sensory experiences, e.g., auditory (hearing voices), visual (distorted faces), etc.
Delusions: Beliefs with no basis in reality, e.g., believing you are an important historical figure or that someone is persecuting you.

Negative Symptoms

Avolition: Loss of or severely reduced motivation, low activity levels.
Speech poverty: Reduced frequency or quality of speech, disorganisation.

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Test your knowledge on the classification and diagnosis of psychological disorders using CD-10 and DSM-5. This quiz covers key symptoms, including positive and negative symptoms, to help distinguish various disorders and their characteristics.