NAME:

DATE: April 8, 2015

Test I. Identification. Identify the concept being described in the sentence, write the correct
answer in the space provided.
___________1. This psychological disorder is characterized by one or more of the following:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior;
and lasts for at least a day but not more than one month.
___________2. This psychological disorder is characterized by two or more of the following:
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior, and/or
negative symptoms; and are present for at least one month.
___________3. This psychological disorder is classified under Schizophrenia and Personality
Disorders.
___________4. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of
detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in
interpersonal settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
___________5. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of distrust
and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beinning by
early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
___________6. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social and
interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with, and reduced capacity for, close
relationships as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and eccentricities of behavior,
beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
___________7. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of excessive
emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of
contexts.
___________8. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard
for and violation of the rights of others, occurring since age 15 years.
___________9. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability
of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity, beginning by
early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
___________10. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of
grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present
in a variety of contexts.

___________11. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive and excessive need

to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation,
beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
___________12. This psychological disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social
inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by
early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.
___________13. This psychological disorder meets the diagnostic criteria for a current or past
hypomanic episode and a current or past major depressive episode.
___________14. A distinct period of abnormally and persistently elevated, expansive, or irritable
mood and abnormally and persistently increased activity or energy, lasting at least 4 consecutive
days and present most of the day, nearly every day.
___________15. A distinct period characterized by depressed mood and/or loss of interest or
pleasure present during a 2-week period that represents a change from previous functioning.
Test II. Multiple choice. Read the following questions carefully. Choose the best answer among
the given terms and encircle the letter of your choice.
1. Which is one of the most effective type of therapy for the treatment of depression.
a. Interpersonal Therapy

c. Relaxation Therapy

b. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

d. None of the above

2. How long is the duration for a Major Depressive Disorder?

a. 2 months

c. 2 weeks

b. 2 years

d. None of the above

3. Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all, or almost all, activities is termed:

a. Anhedonia

c. Psychomotor agitation

b. Alogia

d. Psychomotor retardation

4. This term refers to a series of unintentional and purposeless motions that stem from mental
tension and anxiety of an individual.
a. Anhedonia

c. Psychomotor agitation

b. Alogia

d. Psychomotor retardation

5. This term refers to the slowing-down of thought and a reduction of physical movements in an
individual.
a. Anhedonia

c. Psychomotor agitation

b. Alogia

d. Psychomotor retardation

6. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of Persistent Depressive Disorder?

Feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt (which may be delusional)
a. Feelings of hopelessness
b. Diminished ability to think or concentrate, or indecisiveness, nearly every day
c. Recurrent thoughts of death
d. Low self-esteem
7. What is the duration of Persistent Depressive Disorder?
a. at least two months

c. at least a year

b. at least two weeks

d. at least two years

8. Niall has been depressed every day for the past two weeks. He has shown diminished interest
in school and friends; his appetite has decreased; hes been suffering from sleeplessness and
fatigue; and has been struggling with feelings of worthlessness. Hes also found it increasingly
difficult to concentrate on his school work. What could the preliminary diagnosis of Niall?
a. Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder

c. Major Depressive Disorder

b. Persistent Depressive Disorder

d. None of the above

9. Which term refers to recurrent episodes of excessive daytime sleepiness or prolonged

nighttime sleep?
a. Hypersomnia

c. Insomnia

b. Hyposomnia

d. Narcolepsy

10. Callum experiences bouts of depression and worthlessness after he takes cocaine. It has been
going on for a year. What could be the preliminary diagnosis of Callum?
a. Premenstrual Dysphoria Disorder

c. Major Depressive Disorder

b. Substance-Induced Depressive Disorder d. Persistent Depressive Disorder

III. Case Analysis. Read the case provided and make a preliminary diagnosis using the given
information. Use DSM 1V Axes as a guide for your diagnosis.
Jessica is a 28 year-old married female. She has a very demanding, high stress job as a
second year medical resident in a large hospital. Jessica has always been a high achiever. She
graduated with top honors in both college and medical school. She has very high standards for
herself and can be very self-critical when she fails to meet them. Lately, she has struggled with
significant feelings of worthlessness and shame due to her inability to perform as well as she
always has in the past.
For the past two weeks Jessica has felt unusually fatigued and found it increasingly
difficult to concentrate at work. Her coworkers have noticed that she is often irritable and

withdrawn, which is quite different from her typically upbeat and friendly disposition. She has
called in sick on several occasions, which is completely unlike her. On those days she stays in
bed all day, watching TV or sleeping.
At home, Jessicas husband has noticed changes as well. Shes shown little interest in sex
and has had difficulties falling asleep at night. Her insomnia has been keeping him awake as she
tosses and turns for an hour or two after they go to bed. Hes overheard her having frequent
tearful phone conversations with her closest friend, which have him worried. When he tries to get
her to open up about whats bothering her, she pushes him away with an abrupt everythings
fine.
Although she hasnt ever considered suicide, Jessica has found herself increasingly
dissatisfied with her life. Shes been having frequent thoughts of wishing she was dead. She gets
frustrated with herself because she feels like she has every reason to be happy, yet cant seem to
shake the sense of doom and gloom that has been clouding each day as of late.