Question 1

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

Masochism is a personality disorder characterized by deriving pleasure from experiencing pain or humiliation, and is not related to the behaviors listed in this question. The other three choices (psychopath, antisocial personality, sociopath) all refer to the same personality disorder characterized by disregard for rules, lying, truancy, fighting, drinking, and sexual promiscuity.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Hallucinations are false sensory impressions involving any of the senses, while delusions are false beliefs or perceptions that are firmly held despite evidence to the contrary. Paranoia refers to an unfounded or exaggerated distrust of others, and obsessions are recurring and intrusive thoughts or impulses that are difficult to control. Therefore, hallucinations fit the description given in the question.

Question 3

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

The man's behavior of secretly peeping into his neighbor's bedroom window for sexual arousal falls under the category of voyeurism, which is a sexual disorder characterized by a recurrent and intense desire to observe unsuspecting individuals who are naked, engaging in sexual activity, or undressing. Exhibitionism involves exposing one's genitals in public, sadism involves sexual arousal from causing pain or humiliation to others, and transvestism involves wearing clothes of the opposite sex for sexual pleasure.

Question 4

Anxiolytic drugs and minor tranquilizers are also known as:

Accepted Answer

Anxiolytic drugs and minor tranquilizers are primarily used to treat anxiety and are therefore referred to as antianxiety drugs. Antipsychotic drugs are used to treat psychotic symptoms such as delusions and hallucinations, while drugs for mania are used to treat manic episodes in bipolar disorder. Antidepressant drugs are used to treat depression.

Question 5

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 is the type of psychiatric therapy that uses toys and other objects to help young children express emotions and re-enact traumatic or abusive events. Art therapy involves the use of art materials to help clients express themselves and access their subconscious thoughts and feelings. Group therapy involves a therapist facilitating a group discussion among individuals with similar issues. Family therapy involves working with entire families to improve communication and resolve conflicts.

Question 6

Which condition is also known as manic-depressive disorder?

Accepted Answer

Manic-depressive disorder is another name for bipolar disorder, which is characterized by cycles of depressive episodes and manic or hypomanic episodes.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Tardive dyskinesia is a known side effect of antipsychotic drugs like Haldol. It is not typically associated with antidepressants, antianxiety medications, or abused substances.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The combining form hebe/o- comes from the Greek word "hebe" meaning youth, and it is used in the term hebephrenic schizophrenia to indicate that the disorder typically manifests during adolescence.

Question 9

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 hair, often resulting in noticeable hair loss. Pedophilia is a disorder characterized by intense sexual attraction to children, while pyromania involves setting fires for pleasure or gratification. Kleptomania is a disorder characterized by a recurrent urge to steal, even when the items stolen have little or no value.

Question 10

The abbreviation DT means:

Accepted Answer

DT is an abbreviation for delirium tremens, which is a severe symptom of alcohol withdrawal often characterized by confusion, hallucinations, and tremors.

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, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) that cause anxiety, and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the person feels compelled to perform to alleviate anxiety or prevent harm. Examples of compulsions include excessive cleaning, checking, counting or arranging objects. People with OCD often recognize that their obsessions and compulsions are irrational but feel powerless to stop them.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Flat affect refers to a lack of emotional expression on the patient's face, meaning that they do not display any of their internal emotions or thoughts outwardly.

Question 13

The abbreviation SAD means:

Accepted Answer

SAD stands for seasonal affective disorder, which is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months in response to reduced exposure to natural sunlight.

Question 14

Which psychiatric test assesses the degree of depression?

Accepted Answer

The BDI, or Beck Depression Inventory, is a widely used self-report questionnaire that assesses the symptoms and severity of depression. It is a reliable and valid tool for measuring depression in adults and adolescents.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

Aversion therapy is the psychiatric therapy that involves pairing a behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to decrease the likelihood of that behavior occurring in the future. In this case, the patient is asked to think about a destructive behavior while being subjected to a mild electric shock or noxious smell such as ammonia, to create an aversive response to the behavior.

Question 16

A person with pyromania might break the law by:

Accepted Answer

Pyromania is a psychological disorder characterized by a compulsion to repeatedly set fires. Therefore, a person with pyromania may break the law by intentionally setting fires for pleasure. The other options listed do not relate to this disorder.

Question 17

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 commonly used psychiatric test to assess personality, emotions, attitudes, motivation, and conflicts. It involves showing the patient pictures of social or interpersonal situations and asking them to describe what is happening in the picture. The patient's responses are then analyzed to gain insights into their underlying psychological processes. The Rorschach Test and Axis II test are also commonly used psychiatric tests, but they are not specifically designed to assess these factors. The psychiatric interview is a useful tool for gathering information about a patient's history and presenting symptoms, but it is not a standardized test for assessing personality, emotions, attitudes, motivation, and conflicts.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

The word "affective" means relating to or influencing moods or feelings.

Question 19

Anhedonia can be described as:

Accepted Answer

Anhedonia is a clinical symptom characterized by a lack of pleasure or interest in any activity that would normally be considered enjoyable. It is commonly associated with depression and other mood disorders.

Question 20

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.

Quiz 17: Psychiatry