Question 1

Which condition is also known as manic-depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Bipolar disorder is also known as manic-depressive disorder. Catalepsy is a condition characterized by a lack of responsiveness to external stimuli and a tendency to maintain an immobile posture. Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality, often involving delusions and hallucinations. Delusional disorder is a distinct mental illness characterized by persistent delusions that are not related to other symptoms of psychosis.

Question 2

A man was arrested after secretly peeping into his neighbor's bedroom window so that he could be sexually aroused.His condition is called:

Accepted Answer

Voyeurism is a paraphilic disorder in which an individual becomes sexually aroused by observing others who are naked, disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity, without their consent. The behavior of secretly peeping into a neighbor's bedroom window to become sexually aroused is a classic example of voyeurism. Exhibitionism refers to the act of exposing one's genitals to an unwilling stranger to achieve sexual excitement or gratification. Sadism refers to deriving sexual pleasure from causing pain or humiliation to others. Transvestism refers to the act of dressing in clothes of the opposite sex to achieve sexual arousal or satisfaction.

Question 3

Which word means pertaining to the mood or state of mind?

Accepted Answer

Affective means relating to or influencing mood or feelings.

Question 4

Anhedonia can be described as:

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia is a term used in psychology to describe a lack of pleasure or interest in any activities that would typically be enjoyable. It is often associated with depression and other mental health disorders. Choices A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of anhedonia.

Question 5

Which psychiatric therapy involves the patient thinking about a destructive behavior,coupled with a mild electric shock or noxious smell like ammonia?

Accepted Answer

The therapy described involves pairing a negative stimulus with a behavior in order to decrease the occurrence of the behavior. This is known as aversion therapy.

Question 6

Microphobia is a fear of:

Accepted Answer

A)Correct!
B)Microphobia is not a fear of science.
C)Microphobia is not a fear of crowds.
D)Microphobia is not a fear of microscopes.

Question 7

Which type of psychiatric therapy uses toys and other objects to help young children express emotions and re-enact traumatic or abusive events?

Accepted Answer

Play therapy uses toys and other objects to help young children express emotions and re-enact traumatic or abusive events. Art therapy involves the use of creative materials and activities, while group therapy and family therapy involve working with multiple individuals in a group or family setting.

Question 8

Which is an example of a psychiatric test used to assess personality,emotions,attitudes,motivation,and conflicts? The patient is shown pictures of social or interpersonal situations and describes what is happening in the picture.

Accepted Answer

The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) is a widely used psychological assessment tool that measures a range of personality traits, emotions, attitudes, motivation, and conflicts. It asks the patient to narrate stories based on a series of pictures of social or interpersonal situations, which can provide insight into their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The Rorschach test and Axis II test are also used to assess personality, but the former involves interpreting patients' perceptions of inkblots, and the latter categorizes personality disorders. The psychiatric interview is a more general tool used to gather information about a patient's mental health.

Question 9

The abbreviation SAD means :

Accepted Answer

SAD stands for seasonal affective disorder, a type of depression that occurs during the winter months when there is less sunlight.

Question 10

Anxiolytic drugs and minor tranquilizers are also known as:

Accepted Answer

Anxiolytic drugs and minor tranquilizers are commonly referred to as antianxiety drugs, as they are used to treat anxiety disorders. They differ from antidepressant drugs, which are used to treat depression, and antipsychotic drugs, which are used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia. While some anxiolytic drugs may be used to treat mania, this is not their primary purpose.

Question 11

Which disorder is characterized by constant,persistent,uncontrollable thoughts that occupy the mind,cause anxiety,and compel the patient to perform excessive,repetitive activities for fear of what might happen if these are not done?

Accepted Answer

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent, uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that are performed to alleviate the anxiety caused by these thoughts. The compulsions are excessive and repetitive and are done to prevent or reduce anxiety or distress, or to prevent a dreaded event or situation.

Question 12

Tardive dyskinesia,involuntary repetitive movements of the face and extremities,is a severe side effect of the drug Thorazine and of all ____________.

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is a known side effect of antipsychotic drugs, including Thorazine. It is not associated with antidepressant drugs, antianxiety drugs, or abused substances.

Question 13

False sensory impressions involving vision,smell,sound,taste,or touch are known as:

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations are defined as false sensory perceptions involving one or more of the five senses, including vision, smell, sound, taste, or touch. Delusions refer to false beliefs that are held despite evidence to the contrary, while paranoia refers to an extreme and irrational distrust of others. Obsessions are persistent, intrusive thoughts or impulses that are difficult to control.

Question 14

The combining form hebe/o- in hebephrenic schizophrenia means :

Accepted Answer

The combining form hebe/o- comes from the Greek word "hebe" meaning "youth." Therefore, the correct answer is B) youth.

Question 15

Which disorder involves repetitive pulling out of hair from the head?

Accepted Answer

Trichotillomania is a disorder characterized by the repetitive pulling out of one's own hair, leading to hair loss and distress.

Question 16

Which psychiatric test assesses the degree of depression?

Accepted Answer

BDI (Beck Depression Inventory) is a widely used psychiatric test that assesses the degree of depression. TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) is a projective test used to assess personality and emotional functioning, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) is a mental disorder that is diagnosed through clinical interviews and evaluation, and ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy) is a treatment for severe mental disorders like depression, where electrical stimulation is given to the brain under general anesthesia.

Question 17

What does it mean if a psychiatrist documented that the patient had a flat affect?

Accepted Answer

Flat affect refers to the absence or lack of emotional expression. The patient's face does not reveal any emotion or thoughts, effectively appearing uncaring or indifferent.

Question 18

The abbreviation DT means :

Accepted Answer

DT can refer to delirium tremens, a severe form of alcohol withdrawal that can be life-threatening. A is incorrect as there is no mention of toxicity causing delusions. B is close but not exact, as the correct term is delirium tremens – not tremors. D is too general and not specific to the medical context.

Question 19

The personality disorder that is characterized by disregard for rules,lying,truancy,fighting,drinking,and sexual promiscuity is known by all these names except:

Accepted Answer

The personality disorder described is commonly known as psychopathy, antisocial personality disorder, or sociopathy. Masochism refers to the enjoyment of experiencing pain or humiliation, and is not related to this personality disorder.

Question 20

A person with pyromania might break the law by:

Accepted Answer

Pyromania is a mental disorder characterized by the recurrent urge to set fires for pleasure or satisfaction, and often leads to breaking the law by arson. Therefore, setting fires for pleasure is the correct option.

Quiz 17: Psychiatry