CBHT CBHT Mental Health Disorders and Symptoms

Question 1

Which symptom is most associated with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)?

Accepted Answer

Persistent low mood lasting at least two weeks

Answer

MDD is characterized by persistent low mood or loss of interest lasting at least two weeks.

Question 2

A client hears voices that others cannot hear. This symptom is best described as:

Accepted Answer

Auditory hallucination

Answer

Auditory hallucinations are perceptions of sounds or voices without an external stimulus.

Question 3

Which disorder is characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder

Answer

Bipolar disorder involves cycling between manic and depressive episodes.

Question 4

A CBHT observes a client washing their hands repeatedly for over an hour. This behavior is most consistent with:

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Answer

Repetitive compulsive behaviors such as excessive hand-washing are hallmark symptoms of OCD.

Question 5

Which of the following best describes a flat affect?

Accepted Answer

Little or no variation in emotional expression

Answer

Flat affect refers to a severe reduction in emotional expressiveness, commonly seen in schizophrenia.

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