PROPHECY ASSESSMENTS - CORE
MANDATORY PART I AND A+
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Manic Episode.
Answer: -Elevated, expansive, or irritable mood for at least 1 week-Usually
hospitalization-Severe impairment-3 of the following symptoms (4 if the
mood is only irritable):D-distractibilityI-indiscretion or
irresponsibilityG-grandiosity or inflated self-esteemF-flight of ideas, racing
thoughtsA-activity increasedS-sleep need is decreasedT-talkative, pressure
of speech
◍ Sensory-Motor Period.
Answer: Piaget: 0-2yrsobject permanence by 2y/o; requires the ability to
form a mental representation (i.e., a schema) of the object.Respond to
stimuli; new people; Response patterns: hand to mouthSearches for hidden
objectsunderstands causes not visible
◍ DIGFAST.
Answer: D-distractibilityI-indiscretion or irresponsibilityG-grandiosity or
inflated self-esteemF-flight of ideas, racing thoughtsA-activity
increasedS-sleep need is decreasedT-talkative, pressure of speech
◍ Pre-operational Stage.
Answer: Piaget: 2 to 7 yearspunishment for bad deeds is unavoidable
(immanent justice)think about things symbolically: a word or an object -
stand for something other than itself.Egocentric: you do it too; difficulty
, taking another view point. Animistic: I'm afraid of the moonLack of
hierarchy: where do the blocks goCentration: I want it now!Irreversibility: I
don't know how to go back thereTranducive reasoning: go the way Daddy
goes5-6 get humor; do chores6-7 good memory, solve problems
◍ Concrete Operations Period.
Answer: Piaget: 7 to 11 years can think logically but still learn best from
direct experience. thought is logical and reversible; the child understands
classes, relationships, and part-whole relationships dealing with concrete
things. understanding of conservation and reversibility: conserve number
(age 6), mass (age 7), and weight (age 9). Understand hierarchies
◍ Formal (abstract) Operational stage.
Answer: Piaget: 11 years to adulthood—development of logic and reasoning
and second-order thoughts: thinking about thoughts. the ability to think
about abstract concepts, and logically test hypotheses.Problem-solving is
systematized and organized manner, rather than through
trial-and-errorAvoid things based on supposition of neg consequences
◍ Hypomanic episode.
Answer: Manic symptoms that don't meet full criteria-Same symptoms but
only 4 days instead of a week-No hospitalization-No severe impairment
◍ Trust vs. Mistrust.
Answer: Erickson: Infancy to 18 mo If needs are dependably met, infants
develop a sense of basic trust; dependent on primary caregiver attachment
Hopetemporal perspective vs time confusionmutual recognition vs autistic
isolationpsychopathology: psychosis, addiction, depression
◍ Bipolar Type 1.
Answer: At least 1 manic episode (can have a major depressive episode but
not required)
◍ Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
Answer: Erikson: 18 mo-3 yrslearns to exercise will and to do things
independently. Holding on and letting go: speech, sphincter and muscle
, controlWillWill to be oneself vs doubtSelf-certainty vs
self-consciousnesspsychopath: paranoia, obsessions, compulsions,
impulsivity
◍ Bipolar Type 2.
Answer: At least 1 hypomanic episode, and at least 1 major depressive
episode-NO manic episodes ever
◍ Cyclothymia.
Answer: Less severe/intense bipolar-At least 2 years, periods of hypomania
and depressive symptoms-Never without symptoms for more than 2 months
◍ Initiative vs. Guilt.
Answer: Erikson: 3-5 yrsindependence in planning, playing and other
activities. beginnings of super-ego, conscience in failure of the oedipal
questPurposeAnticipation of roles vs role inhibitionRole experimentation vs
role fixationpsychopath: conversion disorder, inhibition
◍ Industry vs. Inferiority.
Answer: Erikson: 5 and 13 yrslearns to be productive, work with others,
division of labor, acquisition of tools, identification with teachers and
occupations. CompetenceTask ID vs sense of futilityApprenticeship vs work
paralysis If earlier stages fail or interruption of this stage: inadequacy and
inferioritypsychopath: creative inhibition, inertia
◍ Dysthymia.
Answer: Less severe MDD that's more chronic-Always sad
baseline-Depressed mood for at least 2 years but not full MDD criteria (only
2 symptoms needed)-Never without symptoms for more than 2 months
◍ identity vs. role confusion.
Answer: Erikson: 13-21 yrs teenagers and young adults search for and
become their true selves. Comparison of self as viewed by others vs as
viewed by self. Social roles important Fidelitypsychopath: delinquent
behavior; gender-related identity; borderline psychotic episodes
◍ Intimacy vs. Isolation.
, Answer: Erikson: 21-40 yrsstage in which individuals form deeply personal
relationships, marry, begin families. Make and honor commitmentsTo love
and to workLoveSexual polarization vs bisexual confusionPsychopath:
schizoid personality; distantiation (repudiate, isolate and destroy what is
dangerous to one's own)
◍ Generativity vs. Stagnation.
Answer: Erikson 40-65 y/omiddle-aged people begin to devote themselves
more to fulfilling one's potential and doing public service. Guiding the next
generationCareleadership and followership vs abdication of
responsibilitypsychopath: midlife crisis, escapism in alcohol, drugs, sex,
other infidelitiespremature invalidism
◍ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Answer: -At least 2 weeks and is a change from baseline-At least 1 symptom
is either depressed mood, or anhedonia (lack of interest/pleasure)-4 or more
other symptoms:-Weight loss/gain, appetite change-Psychomotor
agitation/retardation-Insomnia/hypersomnia-Fatigue/lack of
energy-Decreased concentration-Suicidal ideation
◍ Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
Answer: Erikson: 65+ achieve a sense of integrity of the self by accepting
the lives they have lived or yield to despair that their lives cannot be relived.
Love in a meaningful way; stop wishing for differentWisdomideological
commitment vs confusion of valuespsychopath: extreme alienation and
despair.
◍ Early Adolescence (12-14).
Answer: striking initial changes: physical, attitude, behavior. Focus shifts
away from family and toward peer group; begin to challenge authority;
begin experiment with drugs/alcohol/cigs
◍ Bipolar - Rapid Cycling.
Answer: 4 or more mood episodes in a year
◍ Treatment for Bipolar (quick list).
MANDATORY PART I AND A+
PRACTICE EXAMINATION 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED
A+
◍ Manic Episode.
Answer: -Elevated, expansive, or irritable mood for at least 1 week-Usually
hospitalization-Severe impairment-3 of the following symptoms (4 if the
mood is only irritable):D-distractibilityI-indiscretion or
irresponsibilityG-grandiosity or inflated self-esteemF-flight of ideas, racing
thoughtsA-activity increasedS-sleep need is decreasedT-talkative, pressure
of speech
◍ Sensory-Motor Period.
Answer: Piaget: 0-2yrsobject permanence by 2y/o; requires the ability to
form a mental representation (i.e., a schema) of the object.Respond to
stimuli; new people; Response patterns: hand to mouthSearches for hidden
objectsunderstands causes not visible
◍ DIGFAST.
Answer: D-distractibilityI-indiscretion or irresponsibilityG-grandiosity or
inflated self-esteemF-flight of ideas, racing thoughtsA-activity
increasedS-sleep need is decreasedT-talkative, pressure of speech
◍ Pre-operational Stage.
Answer: Piaget: 2 to 7 yearspunishment for bad deeds is unavoidable
(immanent justice)think about things symbolically: a word or an object -
stand for something other than itself.Egocentric: you do it too; difficulty
, taking another view point. Animistic: I'm afraid of the moonLack of
hierarchy: where do the blocks goCentration: I want it now!Irreversibility: I
don't know how to go back thereTranducive reasoning: go the way Daddy
goes5-6 get humor; do chores6-7 good memory, solve problems
◍ Concrete Operations Period.
Answer: Piaget: 7 to 11 years can think logically but still learn best from
direct experience. thought is logical and reversible; the child understands
classes, relationships, and part-whole relationships dealing with concrete
things. understanding of conservation and reversibility: conserve number
(age 6), mass (age 7), and weight (age 9). Understand hierarchies
◍ Formal (abstract) Operational stage.
Answer: Piaget: 11 years to adulthood—development of logic and reasoning
and second-order thoughts: thinking about thoughts. the ability to think
about abstract concepts, and logically test hypotheses.Problem-solving is
systematized and organized manner, rather than through
trial-and-errorAvoid things based on supposition of neg consequences
◍ Hypomanic episode.
Answer: Manic symptoms that don't meet full criteria-Same symptoms but
only 4 days instead of a week-No hospitalization-No severe impairment
◍ Trust vs. Mistrust.
Answer: Erickson: Infancy to 18 mo If needs are dependably met, infants
develop a sense of basic trust; dependent on primary caregiver attachment
Hopetemporal perspective vs time confusionmutual recognition vs autistic
isolationpsychopathology: psychosis, addiction, depression
◍ Bipolar Type 1.
Answer: At least 1 manic episode (can have a major depressive episode but
not required)
◍ Autonomy vs. Shame and Doubt.
Answer: Erikson: 18 mo-3 yrslearns to exercise will and to do things
independently. Holding on and letting go: speech, sphincter and muscle
, controlWillWill to be oneself vs doubtSelf-certainty vs
self-consciousnesspsychopath: paranoia, obsessions, compulsions,
impulsivity
◍ Bipolar Type 2.
Answer: At least 1 hypomanic episode, and at least 1 major depressive
episode-NO manic episodes ever
◍ Cyclothymia.
Answer: Less severe/intense bipolar-At least 2 years, periods of hypomania
and depressive symptoms-Never without symptoms for more than 2 months
◍ Initiative vs. Guilt.
Answer: Erikson: 3-5 yrsindependence in planning, playing and other
activities. beginnings of super-ego, conscience in failure of the oedipal
questPurposeAnticipation of roles vs role inhibitionRole experimentation vs
role fixationpsychopath: conversion disorder, inhibition
◍ Industry vs. Inferiority.
Answer: Erikson: 5 and 13 yrslearns to be productive, work with others,
division of labor, acquisition of tools, identification with teachers and
occupations. CompetenceTask ID vs sense of futilityApprenticeship vs work
paralysis If earlier stages fail or interruption of this stage: inadequacy and
inferioritypsychopath: creative inhibition, inertia
◍ Dysthymia.
Answer: Less severe MDD that's more chronic-Always sad
baseline-Depressed mood for at least 2 years but not full MDD criteria (only
2 symptoms needed)-Never without symptoms for more than 2 months
◍ identity vs. role confusion.
Answer: Erikson: 13-21 yrs teenagers and young adults search for and
become their true selves. Comparison of self as viewed by others vs as
viewed by self. Social roles important Fidelitypsychopath: delinquent
behavior; gender-related identity; borderline psychotic episodes
◍ Intimacy vs. Isolation.
, Answer: Erikson: 21-40 yrsstage in which individuals form deeply personal
relationships, marry, begin families. Make and honor commitmentsTo love
and to workLoveSexual polarization vs bisexual confusionPsychopath:
schizoid personality; distantiation (repudiate, isolate and destroy what is
dangerous to one's own)
◍ Generativity vs. Stagnation.
Answer: Erikson 40-65 y/omiddle-aged people begin to devote themselves
more to fulfilling one's potential and doing public service. Guiding the next
generationCareleadership and followership vs abdication of
responsibilitypsychopath: midlife crisis, escapism in alcohol, drugs, sex,
other infidelitiespremature invalidism
◍ Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Answer: -At least 2 weeks and is a change from baseline-At least 1 symptom
is either depressed mood, or anhedonia (lack of interest/pleasure)-4 or more
other symptoms:-Weight loss/gain, appetite change-Psychomotor
agitation/retardation-Insomnia/hypersomnia-Fatigue/lack of
energy-Decreased concentration-Suicidal ideation
◍ Ego Integrity vs. Despair.
Answer: Erikson: 65+ achieve a sense of integrity of the self by accepting
the lives they have lived or yield to despair that their lives cannot be relived.
Love in a meaningful way; stop wishing for differentWisdomideological
commitment vs confusion of valuespsychopath: extreme alienation and
despair.
◍ Early Adolescence (12-14).
Answer: striking initial changes: physical, attitude, behavior. Focus shifts
away from family and toward peer group; begin to challenge authority;
begin experiment with drugs/alcohol/cigs
◍ Bipolar - Rapid Cycling.
Answer: 4 or more mood episodes in a year
◍ Treatment for Bipolar (quick list).
