Psychopathology: Diagnosis and Symptoms

A client experiences hallucinations and disorganized speech for 5 days, then recovers. Which diagnosis is most likely?

A woman avoids intimacy and lacks sexual interest, causing distress. This aligns with:

Which symptom is a positive symptom of schizophrenia?

A person is aroused by rubbing against strangers. This meets criteria for:

A man believes he is being poisoned, but functions well. No hallucinations. Best diagnosis?

Flattened emotion, limited speech, and reduced motivation are examples of:

Which disorder is most likely to include command hallucinations?

A man ejaculates within 40 seconds of penetration in 80% of encounters and is distressed. This is:

A person repeats everything you say word-for-word. This behavior is called:

Which of the following best illustrates tardive dyskinesia?

Which diagnosis requires BOTH psychotic and mood symptoms?

A person cannot recall their sentence mid-speech. This example describes:

A person is sexually aroused by humiliation and being tied up. Behavior causes relationship issues. Diagnosis?

Which symptom is not required for a diagnosis of schizophrenia?

What is a major concern with long-term use of antipsychotic medications?

A woman experiences arousal from non-consenting people seeing her genitals. What diagnosis fits this?

Which neurotransmitter is most linked to the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Which term describes a symptom where a person mimics the movements of others?

A man believes his thoughts are being stolen out of his head. This is a delusion of:

A child insists for 6+ months that they are the other gender and becomes distressed when misgendered. Best fit?

A patient holds an unusual pose for hours; their arm stays in position if moved. This is called:

A man believes that the radio is sending him secret codes. This is an example of:

Which disorder is defined by rubbing or touching non-consenting individuals in crowded spaces?

Which of the following most clearly reflects a negative symptom?

A person creates new words that only they understand, such as “zorkling” or “fletzon.” This symptom is:

Holding an unusual posture for extended periods, like hours, is called:

Believing a common source, like a radio, is sending personal messages specifically to you is an example of:

Which disorder involves touching or rubbing against a non-consenting person?

Which of the following is an example of a negative symptom in schizophrenia?

Creating and using new words that have meaning only to the individual is:

Recurrent sexual urges directed toward nonhuman objects or body parts that do not cause distress is:

What happens during the prodromal phase of schizophrenia?

Which therapy involves non-demanding touch exercises to help with intimacy?

A man is sexually aroused by wearing women's clothing, which is the primary way he experiences arousal. This is:

Which condition involves involuntary vaginal muscle contractions, making intercourse painful or impossible?

Speaking in rhyming words that do not make sense or connect logically is:

Which disorder is characterized by sexual arousal from inflicting pain or suffering on others?

The main difference between schizophreniform disorder and schizophrenia is:

Which sexual dysfunction is associated with low estrogen levels, relationship issues, or insufficient stimulation?

Which of these statements is true about delusional disorder?

A person is shouting and making random movements that seem wild and without purpose. This describes:

For a paraphilic disorder diagnosis, the person must act on urges and experience:

Showing little to no emotion and avoiding eye contact describes which symptom?

During which phase of the sexual response cycle does muscle tension and blood flow increase?

The dopamine hypothesis states that schizophrenia is linked to:

A man has urges to expose himself to strangers, feels guilty, but continues the behavior, causing him distress and police warning. What diagnosis best fits?

A college student avoids classes, isolates, shows flattened emotions, speaks in fragmented sentences, and claims a chip was implanted in his brain. This is likely:

A woman experiences intense sexual arousal observing strangers undress without their knowledge and acts on these urges using hidden cameras. Most likely diagnosis?

A man with schizophrenia shows no interest in hygiene, doesn’t speak unless spoken to, and rarely reacts emotionally. These symptoms reflect:

After a breakup, a woman experiences hallucinations and paranoid delusions for 4 days. No prior psychiatric history, and symptoms disappear on their own. Best diagnosis?

A man reports sexual excitement from being insulted and restrained during intercourse. These preferences interfere with his relationship and cause distress. Best represents:

A teenager suddenly begins mumbling in rhyme, makes up nonsense words, and laughs inappropriately when no one else is talking. Which symptom category does this reflect?

A man diagnosed with schizophrenia exhibits sudden agitation, fever, muscle rigidity, and confusion after a medication change. This reaction is most consistent with:

A patient repeatedly claims that government drones are recording her through her microwave. No other symptoms are present. She works and socializes normally. The best diagnosis is:

A woman complains of pain during penetration, involuntary vaginal tightening, and fear of intercourse. Her partner is supportive, but she avoids sexual activity. This best fits:

A man reports arousal from thinking of himself as a woman. He feels shame and distress after these fantasies, but continues to cross-dress in secret. Best diagnosis?

A client frequently uses made-up words that only make sense to him, such as “smorking” and “greetum.” This is an example of:

A 26-year-old woman who once loved painting now feels no pleasure from it. She also avoids socializing and has no desire to engage in hobbies. These are best described as:

A person shows repetitive lip smacking, tongue rolling, and blinking after years on antipsychotic medication. This motor issue is:

A man believes aliens are controlling his actions through invisible wires implanted in his brain. This is most clearly:

Which symptom is most specific to catatonia?

A woman has vivid dreams that the police are following her. She begins avoiding certain streets and reports hearing them whisper her name. What symptom is most concerning?

A man insists his wife is cheating despite clear evidence she is not. He tracks her, reads her messages, and misinterprets facial expressions. He’s socially functional but distressed. This is:

A person laughs and says, “I’m the king of purple stardust… clocks jump sideways when I talk too loud.” Which term fits best?

A teen begins socially withdrawing, showing flat affect, and dressing inappropriately for the weather for a few months. These are likely signs of: