Chapter 14: Mental Disorders: Overview

Question 1

is a severe mental disorder where the individual loses touch with reality

Answer 1

psychosis

Question 2

mood and thought disorders, which often respond to medication and psychosis are what axis of diagnosis

Answer 2

Axis I

Question 3

mental retardation and personality disorders. Many third-party providers currently do not reimburse for these disorders

Answer 3

Axis II

Question 4

Medical conditions that contribute to the psychological condition

Answer 4

Axis III

Question 5

Stressors that contribute to psychological condition

Answer 5

Axis IV

Question 6

GAF (global assessment of functioning). number between o to 100, that indicates level of functioning with 0 represent the lowest level of functioning and 100 representing the highest

Answer 6

Axis V

Question 7

severe impairments in several areas of development, including communication and social interaction skill

Answer 7

Pervasive Development Disorders (PDD)

Question 8

similar to children with autism, experience problems with social interaction and communication. Additionally, they usually have a narrow range of interests. average or more commonly above average intelligence.

Answer 8

Asperger’s Syndrome

Question 9

allows children to start developing normally in all areas, physical and mental. between 2 and 10 years of age, loses many of the skills her or she has acquired. lose body function, language and social skills

Answer 9

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder

Question 10

very rare disorder causes the child to experience symptoms associated with PDD. experiences problems with physical development

Answer 10

Jett’s Syndrome

Question 11

subtype is used if six (or more) symptoms of inattention (but fewer than six symptoms of hyperactivity impulsivity) have persisted for at least 6 months

Answer 11

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Predominantly Inattentive Type

Question 12

subtype should be used if six (or more) symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity (but fewer than six of inattention) have persisted for at least 6 months

Answer 12

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Type

Question 13

subtype should be used if six (or more) symptoms of inattention and six (or more) symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity have persisted for at least 6 months

Answer 13

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Combined Type

Question 14

appear as sudden, rapid, recurrent motor movement or vocalization that is nonrhythmic

Answer 14

Tic Disorders

Question 15

misuse of various drugs that modify mood or behavior

Answer 15

drug abuse

Question 16

person experiences a pathologic disturbance in mood that affects all aspects of his or her life

Answer 16

Mood Disorder

Question 17

inability to experience pleasure

Answer 17

anhedonia

Question 18

what are the five stages of grief in order

Answer 18

denial 
anger
bargaining 
depression 
acceptance

Question 19

is a depressive condition that is manifested on a cycle at regular times of the year. usually begins in the fall of the year, extends through the winter months, and then improves or goes into remission during the spring

Answer 19

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or seasonal pattern specifier

Question 20

ranges from mild depression, to moderate depressive mood, to severe postpartum psychosis. occurs after a woman gives birth

Answer 20

postpartum depression

Question 21

have a condition known as free-floating anxiety and live in a constant state of apparently causeless anxiety

Answer 21

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 22

anxiety also is unfocused. anxiety begins suddenly and unexpectedly, reaching a peak within 10 minutes

Answer 22

Panic Disorder

Question 23

group of mental disorders in which the person experiences physical symptoms without the underlying organic causes

Answer 23

Somatoform Disorder

Question 24

is he feigning of symptoms for financial or personal gain ; deliberate and fraudulent

Answer 24

Malingering

Question 25

pattern of behavior that deviates from society’s norms

Answer 25

Personality Disorder