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Flashcard 1: What is the main symptom of major depressive disorder?
Answer: Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Symptoms must persist for at least two weeks for diagnosis.
Flashcard 2: Identify a key feature of dissociative identity disorder (DID).
Answer: Presence of two or more distinct personality states. Each identity may have different memories and behaviors.
Flashcard 3: What is an example of a somatic symptom disorder?
Answer: Illness anxiety disorder. Involves excessive worry about having a serious medical condition.
Flashcard 4: Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings and energy levels?
Answer: Bipolar disorder. Manic episodes involve elevated mood and increased activity.
Flashcard 5: What is the primary treatment for phobias?
Answer: Exposure therapy. Gradually exposes patients to feared objects or situations.
Flashcard 6: Identify a symptom of panic disorder.
Answer: Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. Attacks include physical symptoms like rapid heartbeat and sweating.
Flashcard 7: What is the primary symptom of social anxiety disorder?
Answer: Intense fear of social situations and being judged by others. Can significantly impair work, school, or social functioning.
Flashcard 8: What is the focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Answer: Changing negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors. Combines cognitive restructuring with behavioral techniques.
Flashcard 9: What is the primary symptom of paranoid personality disorder?
Answer: Pervasive distrust and suspicion of others. Often involves interpreting neutral actions as threatening.
Flashcard 10: What is agoraphobia?
Answer: Fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable. Can lead to complete avoidance of leaving home.
Flashcard 11: Identify a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia.
Answer: Disorganized thinking. Includes difficulty organizing thoughts and speaking coherently.
Flashcard 12: What is the main feature of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
Answer: Re-experiencing traumatic events through flashbacks or nightmares. Often triggered by exposure to life-threatening events.
Flashcard 13: What is a phobia?
Answer: An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation. Fear is disproportionate to actual danger posed.
Flashcard 14: What is the main symptom of major depressive disorder?
Answer: Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest. Symptoms must persist for at least two weeks for diagnosis.
Flashcard 15: What is the primary treatment for phobias?
Answer: Exposure therapy. Gradually exposes patients to feared objects or situations.
Flashcard 16: What is the primary symptom of social anxiety disorder?
Answer: Intense fear of social situations and being judged by others. Can significantly impair work, school, or social functioning.
Flashcard 17: What is the difference between bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?
Answer: Bulimia involves binge eating and purging; anorexia involves severe food restriction. Both involve distorted body image and unhealthy eating patterns.
Flashcard 18: What is the main characteristic of antisocial personality disorder?
Answer: A pervasive pattern of disregard for others' rights. Often involves criminal behavior and lack of remorse.
Flashcard 19: What is the focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
Answer: Changing negative thought patterns to improve emotions and behaviors. Combines cognitive restructuring with behavioral techniques.
Flashcard 20: Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings and energy levels?
Answer: Bipolar disorder. Manic episodes involve elevated mood and increased activity.
Flashcard 21: Identify a cognitive symptom of schizophrenia.
Answer: Disorganized thinking. Includes difficulty organizing thoughts and speaking coherently.
Flashcard 22: What is a common symptom of narcissistic personality disorder?
Answer: Exaggerated sense of self-importance. Often includes lack of empathy for others.
Flashcard 23: What is the primary symptom of paranoid personality disorder?
Answer: Pervasive distrust and suspicion of others. Often involves interpreting neutral actions as threatening.
Flashcard 24: What is the primary effect of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)?
Answer: Alleviates severe depression symptoms. Used when medication and psychotherapy are ineffective.
Flashcard 25: What is the term for experiencing multiple distinct identities?
Answer: Dissociative identity disorder (DID). Previously known as multiple personality disorder.
Flashcard 26: What is the main symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Answer: Inattention and/or hyperactive-impulsive behavior. Symptoms must appear before age 12 for diagnosis.
Flashcard 27: What is the primary characteristic of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Answer: Preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism. Different from OCD, which involves intrusive thoughts.
Flashcard 28: What is the main focus of dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)?
Answer: To teach skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Originally developed for borderline personality disorder.
Flashcard 29: What is the main feature of histrionic personality disorder?
Answer: Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. Behavior is often theatrical and designed to draw attention.
Flashcard 30: Identify a characteristic of dependent personality disorder.
Answer: Excessive need to be taken care of by others. Leads to difficulty making independent decisions.