Neurocognitive Disorders: Clinical Aids and Characteristics

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What is the purpose of the physical examination in a psychiatric evaluation?

To rule out physical aetiologies (correct)
To track the progress of an illness
To diagnose mental disorders
To administer psychometric tests

Which of the following is a clinical aid used to understand a patient's condition?

Semi-structured interviews (correct)
Reality testing
Mood and affect assessment
Dream analysis

What is observed in a patient with bulimia nervosa?

Nasal septum necrosis
Skin nodules
Carious teeth and salivary gland enlargement (correct)
Scarring after trauma

What is the purpose of standardized rating scales in psychiatric evaluations?

To track the progress of an illness (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a motoric behavior?

Tension (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the Folstein Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) used for?

To evaluate neurocognitive disorders (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of self-monitoring in behavioural assessment?

To make clients more aware of their responses (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of observational data?

It may be influenced by the client's knowledge of being observed (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using behavioural checklists and rating scales?

They provide a more objective measure of behaviour (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of psychological testing?

To assess cognitive patterns and structure (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of behaviours are better suited for self-monitoring?

Privately occurring behaviours, such as bingeing and purging (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of standardized psychological tests?

They are standardized, reliable, and valid (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of collecting information through behavioural assessment?

To see whether there are any obvious patterns of behaviour (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is used in behavioural assessment to observe behaviour in naturalistic environments?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the ABC Approach to behavioural observation?

Identifying target behaviours and their antecedents and consequences (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using behavioural assessment with individuals who are unable to report their problems verbally or accurately?

It provides a more comprehensive understanding of the individual's behaviour (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between formal and informal observation?

Formal observation is more systematic than informal observation (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of self-monitoring or self-observation in behavioural assessment?

To observe and record one's own behaviour (C) Signup and view all the answers