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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of reactive attachment disorder?

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

    What is characteristic of selective mutism?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the traditional cutoff in diagnosing intellectual disability?

    <p>IQ score below 70</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a precursor of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

    <p>Oppositional Defiant Disorder</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.</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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