Question 1

People with body dysmorphic disorder suffer primarily from:

Accepted Answer

Body dysmorphic disorder is a mental disorder characterized by a preoccupation with an imagined or minor defect in one's appearance that others do not notice or see as significant. This preoccupation causes distress and leads to significant impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.

Question 2

When Jane was younger, she always worried that something bad would happen when she was apart from her parents. Now she finds herself always worrying about her boyfriend when they are not together. What is Jane's most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Jane's symptoms of excessive worry about being apart from her parents and now her boyfriend suggest separation anxiety disorder, which involves fear and anxiety about being separated from attachment figures.

Question 3

Ted experienced tingling in his stomach after a large meal. Shortly afterward, he began to strongly believe that the tingling was evidence he had ulcers, possibly cancer. What is the most likely diagnostic category for Ted?

Accepted Answer

Ted's strong belief that the tingling was evidence of ulcers or cancer, despite lacking any medical evidence, suggests that he may have a somatic symptom and related disorder. This type of disorder often involves excessive worry and preoccupation with physical symptoms, leading to significant distress or impairment.

Question 4

John is difficult to understand when he speaks. Specifically, his comments are illogical, and he frequently shows signs of delusional ideas, such as the idea that his thoughts were placed there by someone else. What is the most likely diagnostic category for John based on this information?

Accepted Answer

John's symptoms suggest he may be experiencing cognitive and perceptual disturbances commonly associated with schizophrenia, such as illogical thinking and delusions. Anxiety disorders, dissociative disorders, and somatoform disorders are less likely to explain his symptoms.

Question 5

Trichotillomania is a disorder that involves:

Accepted Answer

Trichotillomania is a disorder that is characterized by the chronic and uncontrollable urge to pull out one's hair, leading to noticeable hair loss and distress. It is not related to a preoccupation with physical appearance, pretending to have a physical illness, or self-defeating behavior.

Question 6

Patrick is a 70 year old man who was brought to the hospital by police. He was found walking around his neighborhood at night looking for his cat, Mr. Smiles. Patrick was wearing a bathrobe and slippers and was calling for the cat so loudly that he woke his neighbour. When the police spoke to the neighbour, she revealed that Patrick's cat had died three years ago. Patrick is most likely experiencing which type of disorder?

Accepted Answer

Patrick's behavior suggests a cognitive impairment, such as memory loss or confusion, which could be characteristic of a neurocognitive disorder such as dementia or Alzheimer's disease. None of the other options align with the symptoms described as it doesn't indicate a sleep-wake disorder, schizophrenia or neurodevelopmental disorder.

Question 7

People with disorders in this category are far more likely to see a physician than a psychologist for treatment:

Accepted Answer

Somatic symptom and related disorders involve physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a medical condition. Therefore, individuals with these disorders may be more likely to seek treatment from a physician rather than a psychologist.

Question 8

Once a month, Mary experiences depressed mood, difficulty sleeping, low energy, increased appetite, and also becomes tearful quite easily. After a week or so, she feels normal again. What is her most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

Mary's symptoms occur in a cyclical pattern and are specifically related to her menstrual cycle, suggesting that she may be experiencing premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). PMDD is a type of depressive disorder that is closely linked to the menstrual cycle and commonly presents with symptoms such as depressed mood, irritability, and anxiety that occur in the week before menstruation and resolve shortly after. The other options, major depressive disorder, bipolar disorder, and mania, are less likely based on the cyclical nature of the symptoms described in the scenario.

Question 9

Carlos is a 15-year-old who was hospitalized after he attempted suicide. He is unhappy, feels guilty, and has little energy or interest in doing anything. In which DSM-5 category would his problem be listed?

Accepted Answer

Carlos's symptoms of feeling unhappy, guilty, and having little energy or interest in doing anything suggest that he may be suffering from a depressive disorder.

Question 10

Hoarding disorder is a new disorder in DSM-5. What sort of data substantiates its inclusion?

Accepted Answer

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Question 11

Barbara pulls hair from her eyebrows and the back of her head, usually when bored or talking on the phone. This disorder would be classified with which class of conditions?

Accepted Answer

Trichotillomania, the disorder described, is classified under obsessive-compulsive and related disorders in the DSM-5.

Question 12

How are learning disorders classified in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Learning disorders are classified as neurodevelopmental disorders in DSM-5.

Question 13

Eliza's mother just told her that her father died in a workplace accident. After laughing about it, Eliza asked her mother if dinner was ready. When her mother repeated the news about her father's death, Eliza told her she didn't care and again asked whether dinner was ready. Eliza's inappropriate and blunted affect may be indicative of:

Accepted Answer

Eliza's response is inappropriate and lacks empathy, suggesting a possible lack of social and emotional awareness, which could be indicative of schizophrenia.

Question 14

Hoarding disorder may best thought of as:

Accepted Answer

Hoarding disorder is more accurately described as a dimensional disorder, as it involves varying degrees of severity in terms of the symptoms and the impact on the individual's life. Hoarding behaviors can range from mild clutter to severe hoarding that can interfere with the person's ability to function in daily life.

Question 15

Which disorder is most likely to be comorbid with hoarding disorder?

Accepted Answer

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Question 16

One difference between people with hoarding disorder and people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (who have an obsession with objects) is:

Accepted Answer

People with hoarding disorder often feel a strong emotional attachment to their possessions and experience distress at the thought of discarding them, whereas people with obsessive-compulsive disorder may not have the same emotional attachment to the objects they are obsessed with.

Question 17

Barbara experiences frequently intrusive thoughts that she wishes would go away. These thoughts cause her extreme anxiety, and she avoids things that remind her of the thoughts. She is most likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

Barbara's symptoms, including intrusive thoughts causing anxiety and avoidance behaviors, are consistent with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Question 18

Lillian experiences intense fear and apprehension that apparently comes from nowhere. Some of the physical symptoms she experienced were trembling, dizziness, and breathing difficulties. What is the likely diagnosis for Lillian?

Accepted Answer

Lillian's symptoms of intense fear and apprehension that come out of nowhere, along with physical symptoms like trembling, dizziness, and breathing difficulties, are characteristic of panic disorder. Specific phobia is marked by excessive fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worry across a range of situations. Agoraphobia is fear or avoidance of situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of a panic attack. None of these diagnoses fully capture Lillian's symptoms as well as panic disorder does.

Question 19

Which of the following would not be classified as a substance related disorder in DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

All the scenarios described (A, B, and C) involve behaviors or consequences that align with substance-related disorders as per DSM-5 criteria.

Question 20

With which group of disorders is pathological gambling placed?

Accepted Answer

Pathological gambling is classified under substance-related and addictive disorders in the DSM-5, recognizing its similarities to substance addiction in terms of behavior and brain activity.

Quiz 4: Classification and Diagnosis