Phrasal verbs
What does “get at” mean?
To imply or suggest something indirectly.
“I tried calling my friend several times, but I couldn’t ______ her.”
get through to
Which adjective describes a person who is clean, organized, and well-groomed?
Neat
A patient shows a very neat and organized appearance, with excessive concern about order and perfection. What disorder could this suggest?
Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD).
“Get through to” can mean successfully contacting or communicating with someone.
True
What does “get someone down” mean?
To make someone feel sad or depressed.
“My roommate keeps leaving dirty clothes everywhere. It is starting to ______.”
get on my nerves
Which adjective describes a person with a messy, untidy, or poorly groomed appearance?
Disheveled
A patient has a disheveled appearance, poor grooming, and reduced attention to personal hygiene. What disorder could this appearance be associated with?
Major Depressive Disorder.
“Disheveled” means clean, polished, and well-organized.
False
What does “get over” mean?
To overcome or recover from something difficult.
“After several therapy sessions, she finally ______ her divorce.”
got over
Which adjective describes an unusual or eccentric appearance?
Bizarre
A patient dresses in a flamboyant or sexually inappropriate way and shows reduced social inhibition. What condition could this suggest?
Mania
A person can be well-groomed but still have an inappropriate appearance for a particular setting.
True
What does “get along with” mean?
To have a pleasant or harmonious relationship with someone.
“Remembering that I didn’t pass the exam really ______.”
got me down
A patient is well-groomed but wears clothing that is sexually inappropriate for a formal setting. Which descriptor fits best?
Inappropriate
A patient displays bizarre or highly unusual behavior and appearance, possibly accompanied by changes in social functioning. What disorder could this suggest?
Schizophrenia
A disheveled appearance automatically means that a person has depression.
False
What does “get back on someone’s feet” mean?
To recover from a difficult situation and become independent again.
“After a difficult year, she started therapy and slowly ______.”
got back on her feet
A patient has good hygiene, neatly styled hair, clean clothes, and an organized appearance. What MSE descriptor would you use?
Neat
Why is appearance alone not enough to establish a psychiatric diagnosis?
Because a diagnosis requires additional clinical information, including symptoms, behavior, history, and functional impairment.
In the MSE, appearance includes observations such as hygiene, clothing, hair, and general presentation.
True