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What is a key differentiating factor between Skyzophrenia and Brief Psychotic Disorder?
What is a key differentiating factor between Skyzophrenia and Brief Psychotic Disorder?
Which of the following best describes Unspecified Skyzophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder?
Which of the following best describes Unspecified Skyzophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder?
What is a common symptom of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What is a common symptom of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?
What condition is characterized by symptoms such as waxy flexibility and mutism?
What condition is characterized by symptoms such as waxy flexibility and mutism?
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Which of the following accurately describes Cyclothymic Disorder?
Which of the following accurately describes Cyclothymic Disorder?
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What is a defining symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
What is a defining symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
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Which of the following is characterized by dropping things and difficulty in motor movement?
Which of the following is characterized by dropping things and difficulty in motor movement?
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Which of the following statements about Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar Disorder is true?
Which of the following statements about Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar Disorder is true?
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What is the primary concern in Hypochondriasis?
What is the primary concern in Hypochondriasis?
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Which type of ADHD is characterized by inattention only?
Which type of ADHD is characterized by inattention only?
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What is one of the key features of Bipolar II Disorder?
What is one of the key features of Bipolar II Disorder?
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Which disorder is associated with selective non-communication in certain social situations?
Which disorder is associated with selective non-communication in certain social situations?
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Which feature is NOT characteristic of anxiety disorders?
Which feature is NOT characteristic of anxiety disorders?
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Which genetic factor increases the risk of developing schizophrenia?
Which genetic factor increases the risk of developing schizophrenia?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Stereotypic Movement Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Stereotypic Movement Disorder?
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What differentiates manic episodes from hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder?
What differentiates manic episodes from hypomanic episodes in bipolar disorder?
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Study Notes
Skyzophrenia
- The course of Skyzophrenia is specified after one year.
- Skyzophrenia has nine types.
- The differential diagnosis between Skyzophrenia and Brief Psychotic Disorder is duration.
- Skyzophrenia involves both positive and negative symptoms for it to be diagnosed.
- When a person has symptoms that resemble Skyzophrenia and other psychotic disorders but does not fulfill the full criteria for it, the diagnosis is Unspecified Skyzophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder.
Mental Disorders
- Delusions occur when someone believes something is true despite it being inaccurate.
- Substance/Medication-Induced Bipolar Disorder is a disorder that occurs during or soon after substance/medication intoxication or withdrawal.
- Substance/Medication-Induced Depressive Disorder is a disorder that occurs due to substance /medication intoxication.
- Catatonia Associated with Another Mental Disorder is a condition that is characterized by symptoms of a mental disorder, including prominent and persistent disturbance in mood, elevated or irritable mood, and depressive symptoms.
- Depressive Disorder due to Another Medical Condition is a disorder attributed to medical causes rather than a mental disorder.
- Individuals with Bipolar and Related Disorders experience extreme shifts in mood, energy, and activity levels.
- Catatonia is a condition associated with another mental disorder. It is characterized by symptoms such as waxy flexibility, mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerisms, stereotyped agitation, and lack of influence by external stimuli.
- Inattention is a common symptom in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
- The major symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder is the fear of losing a significant other.
- Suicide is the act of taking one's own life due to depression or other mental illnesses.
- Social Anxiety Disorder involves an excessive fear of social situations.
- Cyclothymic Disorder is characterized by hypomanic and depressive symptoms lasting at least two years, but not meeting the full criteria for a manic or major depressive episode.
- Stereotypic Movement Disorder is a condition that requires a variety of protective measures and behavioral modifications in mild cases, and continuous care in severe cases.
Other Topics
- Hypochondriasis is a mental illness that involves excessive worry about physical health concerns.
- Developmental Coordination Disorder is a condition characterized by difficulty in motor movement, such as dropping things.
- Selective Mutism is a disorder where a person chooses not to speak in specific social settings.
- Persistent Depressive Disorder is also called Dysthymia.
- Hyperactive and Impulsive Individuals are persons who have difficulty waiting for their turn, and interrupt others frequently.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- The two main features of ADHD are inattention and hyperactivity/impulsivity.
- There are three types of ADHD: Combined Presentation - Inattention and Hyperactivity/Impulsivity, Predominantly Inattentive Presentation - Inattention, and Predominantly Hyperactive/Impulsive Presentation - Hyperactivity/Impulsivity.
- Loss of pleasure is not a characteristic of anxiety disorders.
Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
- Genetic Etiology is the biological basis of a disorder that is influenced by genetic predisposition.
- Genetic Etiology asserts that the risk of Skyzophrenia is higher in relatives, and the prevalence of negative symptoms in Skyzophrenia may increase in family members.
- The key aspect to be specified in Brief Psychotic Disorder is duration.
- Skyzophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders are disorders associated with delusions and disorganized behavior.
- Skyzophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders involve delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and negative symptoms.
Bipolar and Related Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder is a disorder affecting mood swings.
- The main difference between manic and hypomanic episodes is the duration of the episodes.
- There are three types of episodes in Bipolar and Related Disorders: Manic episodes, Hypomanic episodes, and Depressive episodes.
- Bipolar II Disorder features at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode that meet the full criteria.
Motor Disorders
- There are three types of Motor Disorders: Stereotypic Movement Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Tic Disorder.
- Tic Disorder, Developmental Coordination Disorder, and Stereotypic Movement Disorder are conditions involving abnormal, rapid, recurring, nonrhythmic movement of the body.
- Stereotypic Movement Disorder is a condition in which the individual has difficulty coordinating movements.
- Stereotypic Movement Disorder involves repetitive, nonfunctional motor behaviors that may affect academic performance.
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Explore the complexities of skyzophrenia and understand its nine types. This quiz covers differential diagnosis, symptoms, and the differences between skyzophrenia and other psychotic disorders. Test your knowledge on related mental disorders and their characteristics.
