Fa25 Dx
Dx Before the Midterm
Cluster A and Related
Cluster B and Related
Cluster C and Related
100

Joe snores in his sleep frequently. While asleep, he often stops breathing for several seconds before gasping for air.

What is obstructive sleep apnea?

100

Sexually aroused by exposing genitals to prepubertal children

Sexually aroused by exposing genitals to physically mature individuals

Sexually aroused by exposing genitals to prepubertal children and to physically mature individuals

In a controlled environment

In full remission

What are the specifiers for Exhibitionistic Disorder?

100

This disorder involves complete avoidance of social connectedness, and a lack of desire for relationships.

What is Schizoid Personality Disorder?

100

The root of this disorder is a need for attention to feel validation and social acceptedness

What is Histrionic Personality Disorder?

100

The root of this disorder is a fear of separation and feelings of inadequacy that leads to extreme submission

What is Dependent Personality Disorder?

200

Bob has been terrified of heights his entire life. He cannot go to work because the office is on the 12th floor, and his desk is next to a window.

What is Specific Phobia, Natural Environment, Heights 

200

Sam feels uncomfortable with their gender assigned at birth, wants people to use pronouns that differ from the ones assigned at birth, and takes measures to physically fit the gender they more align with.

What is Gender Dysphoria?

200

True/False: Schizophrenia cannot be cocurrent with cluster a personality disorders

False

200

This disorder is against society

What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?

200

Though Tom is a top performer at work, he refuses to take a new position with higher pay and more responsibilities due to fear of being seen as a failure by his peers. Tom believes he is not good enough for the role, and will surely fail. This is the 4th time Tom has declined this position due to fear of failure and the social criticism that would come with it. 

What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?

300

Sierra is a 21-year-old female. Since she was 16, Sierra has gone through periods of elevated mood, followed by what she describes as "a general feeling of sadness." Sierra's sleep and eating is usually unaffected by these mood swings, and her judgement remains relatively intact. She is still able to perform all daily tasks as she normally would. 

What is Cyclothymic Disorder? 

300

Sandra has sexual fantasies about both male children and adults. She has never acted on these feelings, but they cause her significant distress, as she fears one day she might. 

What is Pedophilic Disorder, Nonexclusive type, Sexually attracted to males

300

Sandra believes everyone she meets is out to get her. She often thinks people are being threatening to her, and does not often forgive people for these perceived slights. She cannot keep a romantic partner because she is always accusing them of cheating on her with no basis for the accusation. 

What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?

300

Though individuals with this disorder often are boastful of successes, they often also have fragile egos and low self-esteem

What is Narcissistic Personality Disorder?

300

This disorder usually stems from a feeling of fear around lack of control of one's external environment

What is Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder?

400

Daria is avoidant of public speaking due to fear of being viewed as stupid. She feels significant anxiety around this, and has had negative impact on her grades because she refuses to present in front of the class. Daria does not have anxiety in any other social setting.

What is Social Anxiety, Performance Only

400

Van was arrested 3 years ago and was given a 10 year sentence for setting fire to their neighbors home. There appeared to be no gain from doing this, though it appeared to be planned and intentional. Van was discovered by police watching the fire burn and masturbating. Van frequently would do this while watching small fires in their backyard, however, those were no longer providing the same stimulation for Van, causing the escalation in behaviors. 

What is Fetishistic Disorder, Other, Fire, In a controlled environment

400

Bill presents in therapy wearing a tank top, snow boots, and a hula skirt. He talks in a sing-song voice and holds his face tightly in a manner that does not appear comfortable. Bill talks about how he is able to astralproject and talk with Abraham Lincoln, who he describes as his only friend. Bill denies wanting to have any other relationships other than this one, as he gets nervous around others.

What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?

400

Evidence of this disorder must be present before giving an ASPD diagnosis?

What is Conduct Disorder?

400

Sally has not left the house on her own for the last 5 years because she is afraid something "bad" will happen and she will be unable to handle it if she is by herself. If her husband is not able to accompany her, she will cancel her plans and stay inside. 

What is agoraphobia? 

500

Joey woke up last week believing his hands had been replaced with someone else's. Joey does not have any cuts or scars on his hands to support this, yet he insists somebody stole his hands. Joey has never displayed beliefs like this before. 

What is Delusional Disorder, Somatic Type, with Bizarre Content, First episode, Currently in acute episode

500

IPV, relationship distress, life stressors, substance/medication, other medical conditions

What are disqualifers for a sexual dysfunction disorder?

500

Ron has been seeing people that are not there. He believes these people are out to get him and want to hurt him. He speaks in a constricted, emotionless manner that appears unnatural, and is unable to maintain friendships due to his social discomfort. All of these symptoms began 11 months ago, and there has never been any evidence of them prior to this.

What is Schizophrenia, First episode, Currently in acute episode?

500

People with BPD often engage in this defense mechanism

What is splitting?

500

People with OCPD may be more at risk for this physical health condition 

What is myocardial infarction (heart attack)?

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