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Disruptive and Conduct Disorders

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What is a common characteristic of impulse-control disorders?

Acting with consideration for consequences and alternative actions
Acting without considering consequences or alternative actions (correct)
Having a stable self-image
Maintaining stable interpersonal relationships

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Difficulty regulating moods
Maintaining reality-based thinking (correct)
Impulsivity
Unstable interpersonal relationships

What is a key factor in the development of impulse-control disorders?

Genetic predisposition
Societal norms
Lack of self-identity
Traumatic life events (correct)

What is a common behavior exhibited by individuals with Kleptomania?

Stealing things (C) Signup and view all the answers

What therapy was developed by Marsha M. to treat Borderline Personality Disorder?

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of unmet expectations in individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder?

Intense shame, self-hate, and self-directed anger (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common reason for self-mutilation in individuals with borderline personality disorder?

To achieve a sense of control in life (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of individuals with borderline personality disorder?

They view things only in black and white (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Bipolar I Disorder and Bipolar II Disorder?

Bipolar I Disorder is more severe (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a symptom of mania in bipolar disorder?

Increased distractibility (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical duration of a manic episode in Bipolar I Disorder?

At least 7 days (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mechanism of action of lithium in treating bipolar disorder?

It alters sodium transport across cell membranes (C) Signup and view all the answers

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