18 Questions
What is the most likely diagnosis for a 3½-year-old girl who demonstrates substantial delays across multiple domains of functioning?
Global developmental delay
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of hyperactivity/impulsivity in ADHD?
Forgetfulness
What part of the autonomic nervous system is responsible for the 'fight or flight' response?
Sympathetic nervous system
What is the primary difference between autism spectrum disorder and global developmental delay?
Specific areas of impairment
Which of the following disorders is characterized by a pattern of neglectful and inhumane treatment of others?
Antisocial personality disorder
What is the primary characteristic of reactive attachment disorder?
Disinhibited and indiscriminate behavior
What is characteristic of selective mutism?
Only speaking in certain situations
What type of disorder is 'school phobia' among kids a form of?
Separation Anxiety Disorder
In order to be diagnosed with panic disorder, the panic attacks must:
Occur irregularly
What is the name of the anxiety disorder that is not triggered by anything specific?
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
What is the term for a symptom characterized by peculiar hand and limb movements or unusual postures?
Catatonia
What is the traditional cutoff in diagnosing intellectual disability?
IQ score below 70
What is a characteristic of individuals with Conduct Disorder?
They are often aggressive and destroy other people's property.
What is a precursor of Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
What is a characteristic of individuals with Reactive Attachment Disorder?
They have a history of aggression and cruelty to people or animals.
What is characterized by a pattern of behavior that involves culturally inappropriate, overly familiar behavior with relative strangers?
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
What is characterized by a pattern of symptoms that include frequent tantrums, which is not developmentally normal for their age?
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
What is characterized by exceptional mental abilities such as mental math, memorization, musical and artistic ability?
Savant skills
This quiz covers the characteristics of various psychological disorders, including ODD, ASPD, ADHD, ASD, DMDD, and Reactive Attachment Disorder. Identify the symptoms and traits of each disorder.
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