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What is the main difference between stress, not elsewhere classified, and adjustment disorder?
What is the main difference between stress, not elsewhere classified, and adjustment disorder?
- Management approach
- Onset timeline after the stressor (correct)
- Intensity of the stressor
- Prevalence in the general population
How is Adjustment Disorder usually diagnosed?
How is Adjustment Disorder usually diagnosed?
- Using Perceived Stress Scale
- Through clinical interview according to DSM-5 criteria (correct)
- Via the Life-Stress Inventory assessment
- Based on a 10-point intensity scale rating
What is the prevalence of Adjustment Disorder among those who are recently unemployed?
What is the prevalence of Adjustment Disorder among those who are recently unemployed?
- 27% (correct)
- 18%
- 1-2%
- 5-20%
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Adjustment Disorder?
Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Adjustment Disorder?
How long does Adjustment Disorder usually take to resolve after the stressor has stopped?
How long does Adjustment Disorder usually take to resolve after the stressor has stopped?
What is considered a risk factor, an exacerbating factor, and a treatment target, but not a diagnosis itself?
What is considered a risk factor, an exacerbating factor, and a treatment target, but not a diagnosis itself?
What is a key requirement for the onset of emotional or behavioural symptoms in Adjustment Disorder?
What is a key requirement for the onset of emotional or behavioural symptoms in Adjustment Disorder?
What distinguishes a minor depressive episode from major depressive disorder?
What distinguishes a minor depressive episode from major depressive disorder?
What is a common characteristic of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)?
What is a common characteristic of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)?
Which of the following is NOT considered a mood disorder according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT considered a mood disorder according to the text?
In Adjustment Disorder, what determines if symptoms are clinically significant?
In Adjustment Disorder, what determines if symptoms are clinically significant?
Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential organic cause of depressive disorder in the text?
Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential organic cause of depressive disorder in the text?
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