Disorders in Psychology

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What is the most likely diagnosis for a 3½-year-old girl who demonstrates substantial delays across multiple domains of functioning?

  • Intellectual developmental disorder
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • Global developmental delay (correct)
  • Major neurocognitive disorder

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD?

  • Blurts out answer before the question is complete
  • Difficulty waiting for one’s turn
  • Forgetfulness (correct)
  • Fidgeting

What part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?

  • Somatic nervous system
  • Central nervous system
  • Parasympathetic nervous system
  • Sympathetic nervous system (correct)

What is the primary difference between autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay?

<p>Specific areas of impairment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disorders is characterized by a pattern of neglectful and inhumane treatment of others?

<p>Antisocial personality disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of reactive attachment disorder?

<p>Disinhibited and indiscriminate behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characteristic of selective mutism?

<p>Only speaking in certain situations (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of disorder is 'school phobia' among kids a form of?

<p>Separation Anxiety Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to be diagnosed with panic disorder, the panic attacks must:

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

What is the name of the anxiety disorder that is not triggered by anything specific?

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

What is the term for a symptom characterized by peculiar hand and limb movements or unusual postures?

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

What is the traditional cutoff in diagnosing intellectual disability?

<p>IQ score below 70 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with Conduct Disorder?

<p>They are often aggressive and destroy other people's property. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a precursor of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

<p>Oppositional Defiant Disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with Reactive Attachment Disorder?

<p>They have a history of aggression and cruelty to people or animals. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by a pattern of behavior that involves culturally inappropriate, overly familiar behavior with relative strangers?

<p>Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by a pattern of symptoms that include frequent tantrums, which is not developmentally normal for their age?

<p>Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is characterized by exceptional mental abilities such as mental math, memorization, musical and artistic ability?

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

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