Diagnosis of AD/HD depends on a patient being rated against three categories of symptoms. Two of the categories are Inattention and Hyperactivity. What is the third?

Related Mcqs:

1. When a person has suffered numerous hypomanic and depressive symptoms for over 2 years, but the symptoms are not serious enough in duration to be considered a mood episode, it is called what?

   A. Cyclothymic Disorder
   B. Bipolar II
   C. Bipolar I
   D. Ultra – Rapid Cycling

2. Mr. Noor mistakenly believed that a single intake interview in which he simply described his numerous symptoms to a therapist was a treatment for his distress. His immediate relief from many of his symptoms following this session best illustrates:

   A. transference
   B. counterconditioning
   C. unconditional positive regard
   D. the placebo effect

3. Jane was sexually assaulted two months ago and is still experiencing PTSD symptoms. Which PTSD diagnosis is she likely to have?

   A. margined
   B. Chronic
   C. Acute
   D. Delayed onset

4. Which are true of the diathesis-stress model of mental illness?Please identify all correct answers.
   1: When an enduring vulnerability factor in a person is coupled with a recent stressor, it results in psychological disorder.
   2: Only one of the diathesis or stressor needs to be present for symptoms of the psychological disorder to occur.
   3: Both the diathesis and the stressor must be present to lead the symptoms of the psychological disorder.
   4: Diathesis and stressors have specific definitions.

   A. 1 & 4
   B. 1 & 3
   C. 2 & 3
   D. 2 & 4

5. Hyperactivity through glandular secretion is most directly related to ____________?

   A. the cerebellum
   B. the gonads
   C. the thyroid gland
   D. the adrenal medulla

6. A patient walks with a jerky, uncoordinated motion. A good preliminary diagnosis would be damage to the __________?

   A. thalamus
   B. amygdala
   C. reticular activating system
   D. cerebellum

7. What are the three most common symptoms of a panic attack?

   A. Shortness of breath, dizziness, and a feeling of terror
   B. Dizziness, vomiting, and a feeling of terror
   C. Shortness of breath, shaking, and seizures
   D. Shortness of breath, numbness and a paralysis

8. The assessment tools upon which clinicians depends gather information about their clients belong in which of the following categories ?

   A. Interviews
   B. Tests
   C. Observations
   D. All of these choices
   E. None of these

9. The behaviour that depends on the experiences in one’s own life but for this to occur depends upon the development and evolution of the nervous system of that animal is:

   A. Taxis
   B. Kinesis
   C. Reflex
   D. Learning

10. Severe depression accompanied by hallucinations and delusions are symptoms of which of these?

    A. Psychotic depression
    B. Major depression
    C. Dysthymia
    D. Bipolar disorder