Stress, Not Elsewhere Classified Overview
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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?

  • 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?

  • 27% (correct)
  • 18%
  • 1-2%
  • 5-20%
  • Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with Adjustment Disorder?

    <p>Substance use disorder comorbidity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long does Adjustment Disorder usually take to resolve after the stressor has stopped?

    <p>Within 6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered a risk factor, an exacerbating factor, and a treatment target, but not a diagnosis itself?

    <p>Stress, not elsewhere classified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key requirement for the onset of emotional or behavioural symptoms in Adjustment Disorder?

    <p>The symptoms must occur within 3 months of the stressor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes a minor depressive episode from major depressive disorder?

    <p>Minor depressive episodes have fewer symptoms and shorter episodes than major depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of dysthymia (persistent depressive disorder)?

    <p>Symptoms persist for 2 or more years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a mood disorder according to the text?

    <p>Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Adjustment Disorder, what determines if symptoms are clinically significant?

    <p>Having distress that is proportionate to the severity of the stressor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which medical condition is NOT listed as a potential organic cause of depressive disorder in the text?

    <p>Alzheimer's Disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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