Psychology Degree Psychology Degree Psychological Disorders and Diagnosis Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Which psychological disorder is characterized by persistent intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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Panic Disorder

Question 2

A client presents with at least two distinct personality states and recurrent gaps in recall inconsistent with ordinary forgetting. Which diagnosis is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative Identity Disorder

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Dissociative Amnesia

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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Schizophrenia

Question 3

According to the DSM-5, which specifier can be applied to Major Depressive Disorder when symptoms follow a seasonal pattern?

Accepted Answer

With seasonal pattern

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With atypical features

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With rapid cycling

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With catatonic features

Question 4

Which neurodevelopmental disorder is characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior?

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Answer

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

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Intellectual Disability

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Specific Learning Disorder

Question 5

What is the primary distinction between somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

Somatic symptom disorder features prominent somatic symptoms while illness anxiety disorder involves minimal physical complaints

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Somatic symptom disorder involves feigning symptoms while illness anxiety disorder does not

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Illness anxiety disorder requires a confirmed medical condition

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Somatic symptom disorder only occurs in children

Question 6

Which personality disorder cluster in the DSM-5 includes Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders?

Accepted Answer

Cluster B

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Cluster A

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Cluster C

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Cluster D