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Which of the following is considered an objective finding in psychiatric assessment?
Which of the following is a disorder of affect?
What does the composition of the mind include?
What skill involves applying aspects to observe psychiatric patients?
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What is an example of a subjective evidence in psychiatric assessment?
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Study Notes
Psychiatric Assessment
- Objective finding: a observable or measurable symptom, sign, or behavior, such as a tremor, a rash, or a specific lab result.
Psychiatric Disorders
- Disorder of affect: a mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder, characterized by a disturbance in the emotional tone.
Composition of the Mind
- Includes: conscious and unconscious components, such as thoughts, feelings, and memories.
Psychiatric Assessment Skills
- Observation skill: applying aspects to observe psychiatric patients, involving the ability to notice and record details about the patient's behavior, speech, and physical appearance.
Psychiatric Assessment Evidence
- Subjective evidence: a patient's self-reported symptoms, feelings, or experiences, such as their description of a hallucination or a feeling of sadness.
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Description
Test your knowledge of psychiatric signs and symptoms with this quiz. Explore the meaning of psychiatric signs, differentiate between different symptoms, and learn about observing psychiatric patients and recording observations.
