Question 1

The difference between a Hypomanic Episode and a Manic Episode is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  the Hypomanic Episode is more intense and lasts longer.
B)  there is more delusion in the Hypomanic Episode as compared to the Manic Episode.
C)  the Hypomanic Episode has a minimum duration of four days as compared to a week for a Manic Episode.
D)  the Hypomanic Episode has periods of depression while the Manic Episode does not.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Given the characteristics of personality disorders, what would be your prognosis for improvement via counseling? ​

Accepted Answer

The prognosis for improvement via counse...

Question 3

What are the major feature(s) of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  An extreme fear and avoidance of any social activity
B)  Eccentric behavior and detachment from others
C)  Aggressive outbursts and impulse control problems
D)  Manipulation, disregard, and deceit of othersE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

What is the most commonly used diagnostic system in mental health settings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders-Fifth Edition (DSM-5) 
B)  International Classification of Diseases-Tenth Edition (ICD-10) 
C)  American Psychiatric Association Manual (APAM) 
D)  Mental Health Diagnostic System (MHDS-5) E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Trichotillomania involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  recurrent pulling out of one's hair for pleasure, gratification, or relief of tension.
B)  eating non-food items (e.g., dirt) .
C)  recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors.
D)  qualitative impairment in social interaction and, secondly, restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

This semi-structured interview is considered the current standard with the field and is psychometrically robust.

Accepted Answer

A)  World Mental Health-Composite International Diagnostic Interview (WMH-CIDI) 
B)  Diagnostic Interview Schedule (DIS) 
C)  Structured Clinical Interview for DSM-5 Disorders (SCID-5) 
D)  Diagnostic Interview for Adolescents & Adults (DIA
A)  E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 7

A client reports that he has been using a pain killer (i.e., Loritab) for the last 18 months and has attempted to stop using the pain killer but has not been able to do so. He also reports taking higher doses to get the same effect, and he is going to multiple doctors to get various prescriptions. A diagnosis you should first consider would be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Substance Abuse Disorder.
B)  Substance Use Disorder.
C)  Substance-Induced Somataform Disorder. ​
D)  Addictive Personality Disorder.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

The main distinction between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  schizophrenia is a childhood disorder, and schizophreniform disorder is diagnosed in adulthood.
B)  schizophrenia is a medical condition, and schizophreniform disorder is a mental disorder.
C)  schizophreniform disorder lasts for a shorter duration than schizophrenia.
D)  schizophreniform disorder occurs over one long episode, and schizophrenia occurs in a series of brief episodes.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

For a Major Depressive Episode, how long must a client be in a depressed mood or have lost interest or pleasure in nearly all activities?

Accepted Answer

A)  Two weeks
B)  One month
C)  Two months
D)  Six monthsE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

In counseling, a 15-year-old client reports that he has repeatedly had to leave his classroom because there was a spider near his desk. He knows that his fear of spider is "over the top," but he reports he cannot stay near one. When using the DSM-IV-TR, you would probably first consider:

Accepted Answer

A)  agoraphobia.
B)  a specific phobia.
C)  an impulse control disorder.
D)  a personality disorder.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Exam 15: Diagnosis

In counseling, a 15-year-old client reports that he has repeatedly had to leave his classroom because there was a spider near his desk. He knows that his fear of spider is "over the top," but he reports he cannot stay near one. When using the DSM-IV-TR, you would probably first consider:

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Given the characteristics of personality disorders, what would be your prognosis for improvement via counseling?

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The prognosis for improvement via counse...
View Answer

What are the major feature(s) of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Correct Answer
verified

The main distinction between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder is:

Correct Answer
verified

The difference between a Hypomanic Episode and a Manic Episode is that:

Correct Answer
verified

What is the most commonly used diagnostic system in mental health settings?

Correct Answer
verified

Trichotillomania involves:

Correct Answer
verified

For a Major Depressive Episode, how long must a client be in a depressed mood or have lost interest or pleasure in nearly all activities?

Correct Answer
verified

This semi-structured interview is considered the current standard with the field and is psychometrically robust.

Correct Answer
verified

Exam 15: Diagnosis

In counseling, a 15-year-old client reports that he has repeatedly had to leave his classroom because there was a spider near his desk. He knows that his fear of spider is "over the top," but he reports he cannot stay near one. When using the DSM-IV-TR, you would probably first consider:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Given the characteristics of personality disorders, what would be your prognosis for improvement via counseling? ​

Correct AnswerAnswered by ExamLex AIThe prognosis for improvement via counse...View AnswerShow Answer

What are the major feature(s) of Antisocial Personality Disorder?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The main distinction between schizophrenia and schizophreniform disorder is:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

The difference between a Hypomanic Episode and a Manic Episode is that:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

What is the most commonly used diagnostic system in mental health settings?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Trichotillomania involves:

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

For a Major Depressive Episode, how long must a client be in a depressed mood or have lost interest or pleasure in nearly all activities?

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

This semi-structured interview is considered the current standard with the field and is psychometrically robust.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Given the characteristics of personality disorders, what would be your prognosis for improvement via counseling?

Correct Answer
Answered by ExamLex AI
The prognosis for improvement via counse...
View Answer

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified

Correct Answer
verified