Clinical Psychology
What is the primary purpose of the DSM-5 in the field of psychology?
To provide a common language for diagnosing psychological disorders.
To offer a complete cure for all mental illnesses.
To serve as a legal document for court proceedings.
To replace the need for clinical judgment in diagnosis.
Which of the following best describes a key organizational aspect of the DSM-5?
Categorizing disorders based on presumed causes rather than observable symptoms.
Organizing disorders into chapters based on shared diagnostic criteria or relatedness.
Using a multiaxial system to assess patients on various dimensions.
Focusing exclusively on childhood disorders.
A patient is exhibiting symptoms including delusions, disorganized speech, and catatonic behavior. According to the DSM-5, which disorder is MOST likely?
Major Depressive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Schizophrenia
Bipolar Disorder
Which of the following is considered a core positive symptom of schizophrenia?
Flat affect
Hallucinations
Catatonia
Social withdrawal
How does paranoid schizophrenia differ from disorganized schizophrenia?
Paranoid schizophrenia involves prominent hallucinations, while disorganized schizophrenia does not.
Disorganized schizophrenia is characterized by delusions of grandeur, while paranoid schizophrenia is not.
Paranoid schizophrenia primarily involves delusions and auditory hallucinations, while disorganized schizophrenia involves disorganized speech and behavior.
There is no difference; paranoid and disorganized are interchangeable terms.
A patient displays disorganized speech, flat affect, and social withdrawal. They also report persistent delusions of persecution. Which of the following treatment plans would be MOST appropriate?
Prescription of anti-anxiety medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Prescription of antipsychotic medication and social skills training.
Referral for group therapy to address social anxiety.
Implementation of exposure therapy to address phobias.
What are the key characteristics of major depressive disorder (MDD)?
Persistent sadness and loss of interest.
Alternating periods of mania and depression.
Sudden episodes of intense fear.
Inflexible and unhealthy personality traits.

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Which neurotransmitters are most closely associated with mood disorders such as depression?
Dopamine and acetylcholine
Serotonin and norepinephrine
GABA and glutamate
Epinephrine and histamine
A patient experiences persistent sadness, fatigue, and loss of interest for over two years, but does not meet the full criteria for major depressive disorder. Another patient experiences distinct episodes of both depression and mania. Which diagnoses are most appropriate for these patients, respectively?
Major Depressive Disorder; Bipolar I Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia); Bipolar I Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder; Cyclothymic Disorder
Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia); Cyclothymic Disorder
Which of the following is a primary symptom of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)?
Sudden episodes of intense fear
Persistent and excessive worry
Irrational fears of specific objects or situations
Intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors