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

    Answer: Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

    OCD is defined by the presence of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors) aimed at reducing distress.

  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?

    Answer: Dissociative Identity Disorder

    Dissociative Identity Disorder requires the presence of two or more distinct personality states along with recurrent dissociative amnesia.

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

    Answer: With seasonal pattern

    The 'with seasonal pattern' specifier is used when depressive episodes consistently occur during a particular season, most commonly winter.

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

    Answer: Autism Spectrum Disorder

    Autism Spectrum Disorder is defined by persistent social communication deficits and restricted, repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities.

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

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

    Somatic symptom disorder involves distressing or disruptive somatic symptoms, whereas illness anxiety disorder centers on preoccupation with having a serious illness with minimal or no somatic symptoms.

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

    Answer: Cluster B

    Cluster B personality disorders are characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior and include Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic types.