ciis_psychopathology_fall2011_#2

This quiz is for a Psychopathology class taken at CIIS in the Fall of 2011. It goes over the common defense mechanisms as well as the Mental & Personality Disorders outlined in the DSM IV.

In particular this quiz goes over the three different classifications of the defense mechanisms as well as the most common Mental & Personality Disorders outlined in the DSM IV.

Created by: Jeff
  1. Marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations.
  2. Binge eating and inappropriate compensatory methods to prevent weight gain.
  3. Recurrent pattern of negativistic, disobedient and hostile behavior toward authority figures that persists for at least six months.
  4. Two or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a 1-month period: delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior & negative symptoms (affective flattening, alogia or avolition)
  5. Cluster of cognitive, behavioral, and physiological symptoms indicating that the individual continues use of a substance despite significant substance-related problems. There is a pattern of repeated self-administration that can result in tolerance, withdrawal & compulsive behavior.
  6. Clinical course that is characterized by one or more Major Depressive Episodes without a history of Manic, Mixed or Hypomanic Episodes.
  7. Symptoms related to inattention that have persisted for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level.
  8. A chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the days than not or at least two years.
  9. The development of characteristic symptoms following exposure to an extreme stressor involving direct personal experience of an event that involves actual or threatened death or injury, or other threat to ones's physical integrity.
  10. Individual refues to maintain a minimally normal body weight, is intensely afraid of gaining weight and exhibits a significant disturbance in the perceptin of the shape or size of his or her body.
  11. A clinical oourse that is characterized by the occurrence of one or more Major Depressive Episodes accompanied by at least one Hypomanic Episode.
  12. Recurrent obsessions or compulsions that are severe enough to be time consuming or cause marked distress or significant impairment. At some point, the individual recognizes that the obsessions or compulsions ar excessive or unreasonable.
  13. Significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning that is accompanied by significant limitations in adaptive functioning.
  14. A maladaptive pattern of substance use manifested by recurrent and significant adverse consequences related to the repeated use of substances.
  15. Marked and persistent fear of clearly discernible, circumscribed objects or situations.
  16. Severe and sustained impairment in social interaction and the development of restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests and activities.
  17. A psychological response to an identifiable stressor or stressors that results in the development of clinically significant emotional or behavioral symptoms.
  18. A clinical course that is characterized by the occurrence of one or more Manic Episodes or Mixed Episodes.
  19. The presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interactions and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests.
  20. A chronic, fluctuating mood disturbance involving numerous periods of hympomanic symptoms and numerous periods of depressive symptoms.
  21. Generally, Axis I is used to code the following:
  22. Generally, Axis II is used to code the following:
  23. (1) Abnormal & persistently elevated, expansive or irritable mood that lasts for at least two years with numerous periods of depressive symptoms; but no Major Depressive Episode, Manic Episode or Mixed Episode present during the first two years of disturbance. (2) A period of two weeks during which there is either depressed mood or the loss of interest/pleasure without a history of Manic, Mixed or Hypomanic Episodes. (3) Chronically depressed mood that occurs for most of the day for more days than not for at least two years, but no Major Depressive Episode within the first two years and there has been no Manic Episode, Mixed Episode or Hypomanic Episode.
  24. Although _____ includes some of the features observed in _____ (such as disobedience & opposition to authority figures), it does not include the persistent pattern of the more serious forms of behavior in which either the basic rights of others or age-appropriate societal norms/rules are violated.
  25. Regarding the social isolation, individuals with _____ have a more pervasive detachment & limited desire for social intimacy, compared to individuals suffering from ______, which is based on inadequacy & anticipation of rejection.
  26. Individuals suffering from _____ do not include characteristics of impulsivity, aggression & deceit and individuals with ______ may not be as needy of the admiration & envy of others.
  27. What is the appropriate order regarding the severity of DSM-IV categories?
  28. True of False: Regarding Schizophreniform Disorder, the essential features are identical to those of Schizophrenia except for the duration (at least two months but less than six months) and impaired social/occupational functioning during some part of the illness is not required.
  29. True or False: Bizarre delusions are considered to be especially characteristic of Schizophrenia.
  30. True of False: Regarding Brief Psychotic Disorder, the essential features are identical to those of Schizophreniform except for the duration: at least one week, but less than a month.
  31. Regarding Somatiform Disorder, Factitious Disorder & Malingering Disorder, which statement is holds the most truth?
  32. True or False: With Delusional Disorder, there is presence of one or more bizarre delusions and auditory/visual hallucinations are not prominent.
  33. True or False: Regarding Schizophrenia, Paranoid Type there is marked by the presence of prominent delusions or auditory hallucinations.
  34. True of False: In regards to Paranoid Personality Disorder, there are clear-cut or persisting delusional beliefs or hallucinations.

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