Criteria A

Question 1

Deficits in intellectual functioning - reasoning, problem-solving, planning, abstract thinking, learning, judgment

Deficits in adaptive functioning - failure in developmental and personal independence

Answer 1

Intellectual disability

Question 2

• Deficit in social-emotional reciprocity- failure to initiate/respond to social interactions
• deficits in nonverbal communicative behaviors- lack of eye contact, poor communication, lack of facial expressions/nonverbal communication
• Deficits in developing relationships- inability adjust to social context, make friends, lack of interest in peers
• restricted repetitive behaviors- insistence in sameness, fixated interests

Answer 2

Autism

Question 3

• Fails to give close attention or makes careless mistakes
• Difficulty sustaining attention in tasks or play activities
• Does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
• Often does not follow through on instructions, fails to finish tasks
• difficulty organizing tasks and activities
• avoids, dislikes, or is reluctant to engage in task that require sustained mental effort
• loses things necessary for tasks or activities
• easily distracted by extraneous stimuli
• often forgetful in daily activities

Answer 3

ADHD - inattentive presentation

Question 4

• often fidgets/taps hands squirms in seat
• Often leaves seat when remaining in seat is expected
• often runs about or climbs in situations where this is inappropriate
• often unable to play or engage in leisure activities quietly
• Is often “on the go” acting as if driven by a motor
• often talks excessively
  -often blurts out an answer before a question has been completed
  -difficulty waiting turn
  -interrupts and/or intrudes on others

Answer 4

ADHD - hyperactive/impulsive type

Question 5

Difficulty learning and using academic skills

Academic skills are below expected for age and cause significant interference with academic performance/DLA

Not accounted for by intellectual disabilities or other mental/neurological disorders

Answer 5

Specific Learning Disorder

Question 6

Two or more of the following, each present for a significant portion of time during a one month period (at least one must be delusions, hallucinations or disorganized speech)
1 - Delusions
2 - Hallucinations
3 - disorganized speech
4 - Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
5 - negative symptoms

Answer 6

Criterion A for schizophrenia

Question 7

Presence of 1 or more delusions
Criteria has not been met for Schizophrenia
psychosocial functioning is not markedly impaired Behavior is not odd

Answer 7

Delusional disorder

Question 8

presence of delusions, hallucination or disorganized speech
eventual return to premorbid level of functioning
at least one day but less than one month

Answer 8

Brief Psychotic Disorder

Question 9

At least two symptoms in Criterion A lasting more than 1 month but less than 6 months

Answer 9

Schizophreniform disorder

Question 10

uninterrupted period of illness during which, at some time, there are concurrent symptoms of Schizophrenia and symptoms of a major depressive or manic episode with a period of at least two weeks without prominent mood symptoms.

Answer 10

Schizoaffective disorder

Question 11

Five or more of the following symptoms present during same 2-week period
- Depressed mood
- Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost activities nearly every day
- significant body weight loss or weight gain, decrease or increase in appetite
- Insomnia or hypersomnia
- Psychomotor agitation or retardation nearly every day
- Fatigue or loss of energy nearly every day
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt
- Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness
- recurrent thoughts of death, suicidal ideation without plan or suicide attempt

Answer 11

Major Depressive disorder

Question 12

severe recurrent temper outbursts manifested verbally and/or behaviorally

persistently irritable or angry mood between temper outbursts

Answer 12

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder

Question 13

Marked by a psychological stressor that leads to functioning impairment

Answer 13

Adjustment Disorder

Question 14

exposure to actual or threatened death, serious injury or sexual violence
Intrusions
Avoidance
Cognition/Mood
Arousal
lasting 3 days to 1 month

Answer 14

Acute Stress Disorder

Question 15

INTRUSION - recurring memories; dreams; flashbacks/dissociation

AVOIDANCE - avoid reminders, thoughts

COGNITION/MOOD - unable to recall; negative beliefs of self; blame self/others; diminished interest; withdrawn; unable to experience positive emotions

AROUSAL - irritability; anger; self-destructive/reckless behavior; hypervigilance; startle response; poor concentration; sleep disturbance

Answer 15

PTSD if greater than one month from event

Question 16

emotionally withdrawn toward caregiver: rarely seeks or responds to comfort when distressed
social/emotional disturbance: minimal response to others; limited positive affect; unexplained irritability, sadness or fearfulness with caregiver
insufficient care: social/emotional neglect, repeated changes in caregiver, rearing in institution
symptoms present at older than 9 months and younger than 5 years old

Answer 16

Reactive Attachment Disorder
- symptoms

Question 17

preoccupation with 1 or more perceived defects or flaws in physical appearance- not observable/minor to others

Repetitive Behaviors: check mirror, excessive grooming, skin picking, reassurance seeking

Answer 17

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Question 18

authentic physical symptoms (ex. pain, fatigue, etc.), but no physical cause can be found for them. High levels of anxiety about health; think about the worst-case scenario when it comes to their health

Answer 18

somatic symptom disorder

Question 19

preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, a high level of anxiety about health, obsession about illness, medical exams are consistently benign

Answer 19

Illness anxiety

Question 20

sudden dramatic loss of motor or sensory function with evidence of incompatibility between symptom and recognized neurological and medical conditions

Answer 20

Conversion disorder

Question 21

Medical condition is present and affected by psychological/behavioral issues
Factors have altered the course of medical condition; interfere with treatment; increase health risks

Answer 21

Psychological Factors Affecting Other Medical Conditions

Question 22

Fakes an illness for psychological gain
- not external reward

Answer 22

Factitious disorder

Question 23

at least 1x/week over the course of at least 3 months
repeated episodes of out of control eating
eat in a discrete period of time, an amount of food larger than most would eat
lack of control over eating;
eating rapidly, until uncomfortably full, alone due to embarrassment, feeling disgusted w/ self

Answer 23

Binge Eating Disorder

Question 24

binge eats and then uses variety of compensatory behaviors to limit weight gain

eat in a discrete period of time, an amount of food larger than most would eat

lack of control over eating

Answer 24

Bulimia Nervosa

Question 25

obsessive preoccupation w/ body weight and food

low body weight; fear of gaining weight

peculiar handling of food

distorted body image; loss of menstrual period

Answer 25

Anorexia Nervosa

Question 26

marked by patterned behavior that although defiant and negative, does NOT violate social norms as is the case with Conduct Disorder.

angry/irritable mood: loses temper; easily annoyed; angry/resentful

argumentative/defiant: argues with authority; refuse to comply w/ requests; deliberately annoys others; blames others for misbehavior

Vindictiveness: spiteful at least 2x w/in past 6 mos.

Answer 26

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 27

pattern of behavior violating social norms and rights of others

aggression to people/animals; destruction of property; deceitfulness/theft; serious violations of rules

Answer 27

Conduct Disorder

Question 28

failure to control aggressive impulses

verbal aggression; physical aggression towards property, animals, people(aggression does not result in damage or injury)

3 behavioral outbursts within 1 year involving damage/destruction/injury

outbursts are not premeditated - grossly out of proportion

Answer 28

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Question 29

feelings of disengagement from one’s environment, body, or social situation

Reality testing remains intact

No other mental disorder or medical condition

Answer 29

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

Question 30

abnormal forgetting about autobiographical information usually of a traumatic or stressful nature that is inconsistent with normal forgetting

Answer 30

Dissociative Amnesia

Question 31

extreme fear/anxiety about separation from attachment figures
persistent worry about harm to attachment figure; worry figure leaving and not coming back; nightmares about separation
reluctance to go to school/work; refuse to sleep away from home
complaints of physical symptoms

Answer 31

Separation Anxiety

Question 32

continual fear of an object or situation; not linked with real danger

avoidance of the object or situation

Answer 32

Specific Phobia

Question 33

fear/anxiety about social situation exposed to scrutiny by others

fear of being embarrassed, humiliated, or being judged by others

situations are avoided or endured with intense fear

Answer 33

Social Anxiety Disorder

Question 34

abrupt surge of intense fear with symptoms of: pounding heart, chest pain, trembling, nausea, sweating, dizziness, dread, confusion, desire to flee - recurrent - unexpected

1 month of worrying about having another attack

change in behaviors to avoid having another attack

Answer 34

Panic Disorder

Question 35

fear of using public transportation, open spaces, enclosed spaces, standing in line, being in a crowd, being outside of home alone

fear escape may be difficult or help not available in case of panic attack

Answer 35

Agoraphobia

Question 36

Anxious all the time over diverse issues

muscle tension, irritability, sleep disturbance, restlessness, easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, on edge

Answer 36

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Question 37

mistrust of others, actions of other’s are seen as malevolent w/o evidence

bears grudges; perceives attacks on character/reputation not seen by others; quick to react angrily

suspicion of infidelity w/o evidence

Answer 37

paranoid personality disorder

Question 38

lacks desire for relationships, including family

chooses solitary activities; lacks interest in sexual experiences; pleasure in few activities

lacks close friends, indifferent to praise or criticism, emotional coldness, detachment, flat affect

Answer 38

Schizoid personality disorder

Question 39

interprets minor events as highly personally significant, odd beliefs, magical thinking bizarre/eccentric behaviors, lack of close friends

suspiciousness/paranoia

social anxiety related to paranoia-not low self-esteem

Answer 39

Schizotypal personality disorder

Question 40

3 or more:
pattern of disregard and violation of rights of others
breaking law, deceitfulness,
impulsivity/failure to plan ahead
irritability/aggressiveness
reckless disregard for safety self/others
irresponsibility-unable maintain work/meet financial obligations
lack of remorse

Answer 40

Antisocial personality disorder

Question 41

5 or more:
Fear of abandonment
problems in relationship
unstable self-image/sense of self
impulsivity - sex, spending, drugs, reckless driving, binge eating
suicidal behavior
self-harm
unstable affect - dissatisfaction, irritability, anxiety
transient stress-related paranoia/dissociation

Answer 41

Borderline Personality Disorder

Question 42

5 or more:
center of attention
inappropriate sexually seductive behavior
shallow expression of emotions
use physical appearance to get attention
speech lacks details
emotional expression is dramatic
easily influenced
sees relationships to be more intimate than actually are

Answer 42

Histrionic Personality disorder

Question 43

5 or more:
grandiose
fantasies of unlimited success
believes being special/unique,
requires admiration
entitled
takes advantage of others
lacks empathy,
envious of others or believes others are envious of them
arrogant behaviors

Answer 43

Narcissistic Personality disorder

Question 44

pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, hypersensitive to criticism

AEB 4 or more:
avoids occupational activities-fear of criticism/disapproval;
preoccupied w/ being criticized/rejected
avoid interactions w/ people unless sure of being liked;
restraint w/ intimate relationships
view self as inferior/socially inept;
unusually reluctant to take personal risks- fear of embarrassment

Answer 44

avoidant personality disorder

Question 45

Pervasive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior, fears of separation
AEB 5 or more:

-difficulty making everyday decisions without excessive advice from others
-needs others to assume responsibility in most major areas of life
-difficulty expressing disagreement with others fears loss of support/approval
-difficulty initiating projects or doing things on own
-excessive lengths to obtain nurturance/support from others
-uncomfortable or helpless when alone because of exaggerate fears of being unable to care for self
- urgently seeks another relationship when a close relationship ends
- unrealistically preoccupied with fears of being left alone

Answer 45

Dependent personality disorder

Question 46

Pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control at the expense of flexibility, openness and efficiency

AEB 4 or more:
- preoccupation with details, rules, lists, orders, etc. to the point that the main objective of the activity is lost
- perfectionism that interferes with task completion
- excessively devoted to work and productivity to the exclusion of leisure activities and friendships
- overconscientious, scrupulous and inflexible about matters of morality, ethics, or values
- unable to discard worn-out or worthless objects even when they have no sentimental value
-reluctant to delegate tasks
- miserly spending style toward self or others
-rigidity and stubbornness

Answer 46

Obsessive Compulsive personality disorder

Question 47

Persistent personality disorder that represents a change from the individual’s previous characteristic personality pattern
Evidence that it is the result consequence of a medical condition

Answer 47

Personality Change due to Medical Condition

Question 48

unable to focus, reduced orientation of surrounding, general confusion, memory deficit, cognitive disturbance

short duration - hours or days

Answer 48

Delirium