Diagnosing Psychologic Disorders

Question 1

What are the 4Ds of Psychological disorders

Answer 1

• Deviance
• Distress
• Dysfunction
• Danger

Question 2

What is the definition of Deviance?

Answer 2

behaviours, thoughts and feelings that are not in line with normal or usually accepted standards

Question 3

What is the definition of Distress?

Answer 3

Behaviours, thought and feelings that are up setting and cause pain, suffering, and/or sorrow

Question 4

What is the definition of Dysfunction?

Answer 4

thought and feelings are disruptive to ones regular routine or interfere with day-to-day functioning

Question 5

What is the definition of Danger?

Answer 5

thoughts and feelings may lead to harm or injury to self or others

Question 6

What does DSM stand for

Answer 6

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual

Question 7

When does Anxiety become problematic?

Answer 7

when it gets in the way of doing what we need want to do

Question 8

What is OCD?

Answer 8

Obsessive-compulsive disorder.

• Obsessions are recurrent unwanted and intrusive thoughts, fears, urges, or images
• Compulsions are behaviours that an individual feels driven to perform in response an obsession

Question 9

What is Hoarding disorder?

Answer 9

This condition is characterised by difficulty getting rid of things, even when they have no financial or practical value.

Question 10

What are depressive disorders?

Answer 10

More than just sadness, people with these also experience changes in their appetite, difficulty concentrating and irritable.

Suicidal behaviours can accopany major depressive disorder

Question 11

What is Bipolar disorder?

Answer 11

• Mania = a distinct period of high energy and increased activity, that interrupts normal life.
• Depression = marked by sad mood and loss of interest or pleasure in things

Question 12

What is the difference between Bipolar and Bipolar II?

Answer 12

People with Bipolar II experience ‘Hypomania’ which is less intense and does not impair as much functioning compared to ‘Mania’

Question 13

What is Schizophrenia spectrum and other psychotic disorders?

Answer 13

Seem to have lost touch with reality and have a hard time thinking clearly, and have significant difficulty functioning in their daily activities

Question 14

What is adjustment disorder?

Answer 14

Trying to cope after a stressful period, generally for 3 months

Question 15

What is PTSD

Answer 15

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event

Question 16

What is an Eating Disorders

Answer 16

eating disorders are about weight, shape and size

Question 17

What are the different types of eating disorders

Answer 17

Anorexia nervosa
Bulimia nervosa
Binge eating disorder

Question 18

What are Somatic symptoms?

Answer 18

individuals with these diagnoses may experience real symptoms of illness or injury, there is no medical explanation

Question 19

What is Factitious disorder?

Answer 19

A condition in which individuals knowing knowingly and deliberately cause themselves or others to be physically ill or injured

Question 20

What are elimination disorders?

Answer 20

Elimination disorders involves the elimination of urine (enuresis) and feces (encopresis) in places other than the toilet

Question 21

What is the difference between ‘enuresis’ and ‘encopresis’?

Answer 21

'enuresis' = Urine 
'encopresis' = Feces

Question 22

What is Encopresis?

Answer 22

Pooing is spots other than a toilet after being toilet trained.

Question 23

What are the 2 Sleep-wake disorders?

Answer 23

• Insomnia = Makes it hard to go to sleep, may feel fatigued
• Parasomnia = causes abnormal behavior while sleeping (eg. talking or sleepwalking)

Question 24

What is Gender dysphoria?

Answer 24

experience of distress, discomfort and/or anxiety associated with a gener assignment that does not match one’s gender identity

Question 25

What are the most common Psychological Diagnoses as children.

Answer 25

Conduct
Autism
Elimination
Intellectual disorders 
feeding disorders

Question 26

What are Substance-related and addictive disorders?

Answer 26

characterised by repeated and compulsive engagement in activities that bring about immediate pleasure, even when the long-term outcomes are negative (eg. drugs and gambling)

Question 27

What are Neurocognative disorders ?

Answer 27

Affect how the brain processes information, disorders are acquired, meaning that the cognitive deficit was not present at birth (eg. alzheimers)

Question 28

What causes Alzheimers?

Answer 28

It is thought to be attributable to genetic mutation in brain cells

Question 29

What are the Three types of personality disorders?

Answer 29

Cluster A: odd and eccentric behaviours
Cluster B: dramatic, emotional, and erratic behaviours
Cluster C: anxious and fearful behaviours

Question 30

What are two common borderline personality disorders?

Answer 30

• Antisocial Personality disorder

- Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Question 31

What are the three causes of psychological disorders?

Answer 31

• A persons biological makeup
• Their psychological experiences
• And their social environment

Question 32

What are some biological reasons that cause psychological disorders?

Answer 32

Physical health
Genetic vulnerabilities
Drug effects

Question 33

What are some Psychological reasons that cause psychological disorders?

Answer 33

Coping skills
Social skills
Self-esteem
Mental health

Question 34

What are some Social reasons that cause psychological disorders?

Answer 34

Peers
Family circumstances
Family relationships