Question 1

A patient presents with persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest in activities, and significant changes in appetite and sleep patterns for over two weeks. Which psychological disorder best fits this description?

Accepted Answer

Major Depressive Disorder

Question 2

Which of the following best describes the manic phase in Bipolar Disorder?

Accepted Answer

Episodes of elevated mood, increased energy, and impulsive behavior

Question 3

A person with schizophrenia is experiencing auditory hallucinations and believes they are being watched by the government. Which symptoms are being demonstrated?

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations and delusions

Question 4

Which of the following is most likely to be observed in someone with thought derailment due to schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Sudden shifts in conversation topics and difficulty maintaining focus

Question 5

A patient exhibits disorganized speech characterized by incoherent sentences and unrelated words. This symptom is known as:

Accepted Answer

Word salad

Question 6

Which symptom is most closely associated with diminished and inappropriate emotional responses in schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Flat affect

Question 7

Impaired theory of mind in schizophrenia can best be described as:

Accepted Answer

Difficulty understanding others' thoughts and feelings

Question 8

A patient remains motionless for hours and does not respond to external stimuli. This behavior is most likely:

Accepted Answer

Catatonia

Question 9

Which disorder is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder (DID)

Question 10

A person repeatedly violates the rights of others, lacks remorse, and manipulates people for personal gain. Which disorder does this behavior most likely indicate?

Accepted Answer

Antisocial personality disorder

Question 11

Which of the following best distinguishes anorexia nervosa from bulimia nervosa?

Accepted Answer

Anorexia nervosa involves significant weight loss due to restricted eating, while bulimia nervosa involves binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as purging.

Question 12

A patient reports frequent episodes of eating large amounts of food in a short period, followed by feelings of guilt but without any compensatory behaviors. Which eating disorder is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Binge-eating disorder

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

Mania

Question 14

A child displays persistent difficulties in social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors. Which neurodevelopmental disorder is most likely present?

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Question 15

Which of the following is a key symptom of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty sustaining attention and impulsive behavior

Question 16

A patient with schizophrenia exhibits both flat affect and catatonia. Which two symptom categories are represented?

Accepted Answer

Diminished emotions and inappropriate motor behavior

Question 17

Which equation best represents the relationship between the number of distinct identities ($$n) in $$Dissociative Identity Disorder and the total number of personality states ($$P) if $$each identity can have two emotional states?

Accepted Answer

$$P = 2n$$

Question 18

A patient with bulimia nervosa is most likely to experience which sequence of behaviors?

Accepted Answer

Binge eating followed by purging

Question 19

Which of the following scenarios best illustrates impaired selective attention in schizophrenia?

Accepted Answer

A student is unable to focus on a lecture because their thoughts keep jumping to unrelated topics.

Question 20

If a person with ADHD has an attention span ($$A) $$that is half the average attention span ($$S) of $$their peers, which equation best represents this relationship?

Accepted Answer

$$A = \frac{S}{2}$$

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