Psychopathology and Diagnosis Flashcards
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A client alternates between believing she is a famous celebrity (lasting 4 days) and having normal mood. Which diagnosis best fits?
Answer: Bipolar II Disorder
Bipolar II Disorder requires at least one hypomanic episode (lasting at least 4 days) and one major depressive episode, with no full manic episodes.
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder is categorized in DSM-5 under which chapter?
Answer: Dissociative Disorders
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder is classified under Dissociative Disorders in DSM-5.
A 70-year-old client shows significant memory decline affecting daily functioning that represents a change from prior baseline. Neuropsychological testing confirms deficits in learning and memory. The DSM-5 diagnosis is:
Answer: Major Neurocognitive Disorder
Major Neurocognitive Disorder (formerly Dementia) requires significant cognitive decline in one or more domains that interferes with daily independence.
Which of the following best distinguishes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder from Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder?
Answer: OCD involves true obsessions and compulsions; OCPD is a pervasive character style
OCD involves specific ego-dystonic obsessions and compulsions; OCPD is a pervasive, ego-syntonic personality style of perfectionism and rigidity without true obsessions.
A client with Schizophrenia shows flat affect, alogia, and avolition with no positive symptoms for 6 months. The counselor should document which subtype of symptom presentation?
Answer: Residual phase with negative symptoms
DSM-5 eliminated subtypes but recognizes a residual phase characterized by ongoing negative symptoms after positive symptoms have resolved.
Which DSM-5 disorder is characterized by a child's persistent refusal to speak in specific social situations despite speaking in others, lasting at least one month?
Answer: Selective Mutism
Selective Mutism involves consistent failure to speak in specific social situations where speech is expected, despite speaking in other settings.
A client exhibits two or more distinct personality states, reports gaps in memory for everyday events, and experiences distress. DSM-5 diagnosis is:
Answer: Dissociative Identity Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder requires two or more distinct personality states, recurrent amnesia, and significant distress or impairment.