BAPSY Abnormal Psychology and Diagnosis 2

Question 1

Which DSM-5 specifier indicates that a major depressive episode occurs exclusively during a particular time of year?

Accepted Answer

With seasonal pattern

Answer

The 'with seasonal pattern' specifier applies when depressive episodes consistently begin and remit at characteristic times of year.

Question 2

A patient hears voices commenting on their behavior but has no other psychotic symptoms and maintains normal functioning. This best fits which diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Brief psychotic disorder

Answer

Brief psychotic disorder involves one or more psychotic symptoms lasting at least 1 day but less than 1 month, after which the person returns to their prior level of functioning.

Question 3

Which term describes the phenomenon where a person cannot recall autobiographical information from their past without a clear neurological cause?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative amnesia

Answer

Dissociative amnesia involves an inability to recall important autobiographical information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness.

Question 4

In the diathesis-stress model, 'diathesis' refers to:

Accepted Answer

A biological or psychological predisposition to disorder

Answer

Diathesis refers to a pre-existing vulnerability or predisposition — genetic, biological, or psychological — that interacts with stress to produce a disorder.

Question 5

Which anxiety disorder is characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks AND persistent concern about future attacks?

Accepted Answer

Panic disorder

Answer

Panic disorder requires both recurrent unexpected panic attacks and at least one month of persistent concern about additional attacks or significant maladaptive behavioral change.

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BAPSY - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Practice Test

BAPSY Abnormal Psychology and Diagnosis 2