APA Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology

Question 1

According to the DSM-5, which criterion is central to defining a psychological disorder?

Accepted Answer

Distress or functional impairment in the individual

Answer

The DSM-5 defines mental disorders primarily by clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Question 2

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) requires the presence of a depressive episode lasting at least:

Accepted Answer

2 weeks

Answer

DSM-5 requires depressive symptoms to be present most of the day, nearly every day, for at least 2 weeks to diagnose a major depressive episode.

Question 3

Which neurotransmitter is most associated with the monoamine hypothesis of depression?

Accepted Answer

Serotonin

Answer

The monoamine hypothesis of depression focuses primarily on serotonin (and norepinephrine) deficiencies, which led to the development of SSRIs as a treatment.

Question 4

In the DSM-5, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized by excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least:

Accepted Answer

6 months

Answer

GAD requires persistent, excessive worry about multiple topics for at least 6 months, along with associated physical and cognitive symptoms.

Question 5

What distinguishes Bipolar I Disorder from Bipolar II Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar I involves at least one full manic episode; Bipolar II involves hypomania only

Answer

Bipolar I is defined by at least one manic episode (which may be severe enough to require hospitalization), while Bipolar II involves hypomanic episodes that never reach full mania.

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APA - American Psychological Association Practice Test

APA Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology