Self-Mutilation

Question 1

Self-Mutilation
DSM-5 distinguishes what two proposed conditions for further study?

Answer 1

Suicidal Behavioral Disorder and Non-suicidal Self-Injury

Question 2

As a feature of __________________ suicide attempts are defined as a self-inflicted behavior done in the expectation that it will lead to death

Answer 2

suicidal behavior disorder

Question 3

____________ consists of deliberate self-inflicted bodily damage with the expectation that the injury will not be lethal, but will lead to only mild physical harm.

Answer 3

Non-suicidal Self-Injury

Question 4

Pathophysiology NSSI:
(1) Reasons for engaging in NSSI include to _______________.

Answer 4

1. regulate emotion and to elicit attention

Question 5

By definition what is used to distinguish between NSSI and suicide attempts.

Answer 5

the presence or absence of suicidal intent

Question 6

(3) By definition what is used to distinguish between NSSI and suicide attempts.

Answer 6

the presence or absence of suicidal intent