Psychology: Gambling Disorder

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What is the minimum number of symptoms required for the diagnosis of Gambling Disorder?

4 (correct)

At what age can Conduct Disorder symptoms emerge?

Preschool

Middle childhood

Adolescence

All of the above (correct)

What is the characteristic of Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)?

Behavioral outburst, failure to control aggressive impulses (correct)

Repetitive, persistent behavior violating others' rights

Annoys others, blames others for mistakes

Angry irritable mood, argumentative/defiant behavior against authority

What is the comorbidity commonly associated with Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the severity comparison between Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD)?

ODD is less severe than CD Signup and view all the answers

What is the age requirement for Conduct Disorder diagnosis in adults?

Onset before age 16 Signup and view all the answers

What takes precedence over Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) diagnosis?

DMDD Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of Gambling Disorder progression in women compared to men?

More rapid in women than in men Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Pyromania?

Purposeful fire setting on multiple occasions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Kleptomania?

Financial gain from the stolen objects Signup and view all the answers

Which cluster of personality disorders is characterized by detachment from social relationships?

Cluster A Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Unstable moods and relationships, poor self-image Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Noncompliance with social norms, deceitful, impulsive Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

Social isolation, odd beliefs, magical thinking Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of Conduct Disorder?

Excessive need to be taken care of Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Avoidant Personality Disorder?

Sensitivity to criticism, social inhibition, low self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Gambling Disorder

Persistent and recurring gambling behavior
Diagnosis requires at least 4 symptoms within 12 months
Can occur during adolescence or young adulthood, but also during middle or older adulthood
Progression is more rapid in women than in men
Exclusion: not diagnosed if behavior is better explained by manic episodes

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

Angry irritable mood and argumentative/defiant behavior against authority for at least 6 months
Symptoms: annoys others, blames others for mistakes, precedes conduct disorder
Risk factor for anxiety disorders and MDD, and increased risk of adult adjustment problems
Less severe than conduct disorder; does not include aggression towards people or property
Comorbidities: commonly co-morbid with ADHD
Exclusion: not diagnosed if symptoms occur exclusively during a mood disorder

Intermittent Explosive Disorder (IED)

Behavioral outburst and failure to control aggressive impulses
Symptoms: verbal/physical aggression twice weekly for 3 months; must be at least 6 years old
Exclusion: not diagnosed in 6-18 years if outbursts occur in adjustment disorder context
DMDD diagnosis takes precedence if criteria for both are met

Conduct Disorder (CD)

Repetitive, persistent behavior violating the rights of others or societal norms
Symptoms: bullying, fighting, cruelty, theft, rule violation
Onset: symptoms can appear as early as preschool but usually emerge from middle childhood to adolescence
Severity: more severe in childhood-onset, predicting worse adult outcomes
Comorbidities: can co-occur with ODD and ADHD
Diagnosis in adults if onset is before age 16

Pyromania

Purposeful fire setting on multiple occasions
Symptoms: arousal before the act, fascination with fire, not for monetary gain
Exclusion: not diagnosed if fire setting is part of CD, manic episode, or antisocial personality disorder

Kleptomania

Failure to resist impulses to steal objects not needed for personal use
Symptoms: increased tension before theft, pleasure after theft

Personality Disorders

Cluster A (Odd or Eccentric)

Paranoid

Excessive mistrust and suspicion without justification
Linked to early mistreatment and trauma

Schizoid

Detachment from social relationships, limited emotional range
Often preceded by childhood shyness

Schizotypal

Social isolation, odd beliefs, magical thinking
Associated with childhood mistreatment

Cluster B (Dramatic, Emotional, Erratic)

Histrionic

Overly dramatic, exaggerated emotions
Often co-occurs with antisocial behaviors

Borderline

Unstable moods and relationships, poor self-image, risk of suicidal behavior
Linked to family history of mood disorders

Narcissistic

Grandiosity, lack of empathy, unreasonable self-importance

Antisocial

Noncompliance with social norms, deceitful, impulsive
Evidence of conduct disorder before age 15, diagnosis at 18 or older

Cluster C (Anxious or Fearful)

Avoidant

Sensitivity to criticism, social inhibition, low self-esteem
Fear of rejection

Dependent

Excessive need to be taken care of, fear of abandonment

Obsessive-Compulsive

Preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, control

Schizophrenia

Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior
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This quiz covers the diagnosis, onset, and progression of gambling disorder, a type of Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorder. Learn about the criteria and exclusion criteria for this disorder.