Assessment & Diagnosis Flashcards

Which DSM-5 disorder is defined by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks with persistent concern about future attacks?

Answer: Panic Disorder

Panic Disorder requires recurrent unexpected panic attacks and at least one month of persistent worry about additional attacks or behavioral changes.

A social worker notes that a client's affect is 'blunted.' This means the client is displaying:

Answer: Reduced intensity of emotional expression

Blunted affect describes a significant reduction in the intensity and range of emotional expression, often seen in schizophrenia or depression.

When completing a comprehensive assessment, the term 'precipitating factors' refers to:

Answer: Immediate triggers that set off the current problem

Precipitating factors are the specific events or stressors that triggered the onset or worsening of the current presenting problem.

Which screening tool is specifically designed to assess depression severity in primary care and social work settings?

Answer: PHQ-9

The PHQ-9 is a validated 9-item questionnaire that screens for and measures the severity of depressive symptoms.

In social work assessment, 'presenting problem' refers to:

Answer: The main concern or issue the client identifies as the reason for seeking help

The presenting problem is the primary issue or concern the client articulates as the reason they are seeking services.

Which of the following is an example of a standardized assessment instrument?

Answer: The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)

The Beck Depression Inventory is a standardized, validated questionnaire with consistent scoring used to measure depressive symptom severity.