COUC 546 Final Exam V2 | COUC 546
Psychopathology | Actual Q&A with
Rationale (COUC546 Final Exam) | Liberty
University
1. A 25-year-old client reports experiencing recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. For at least
one month, she has been persistently worried about having another attack and has changed
her behavior to avoid situations where she feels an attack might occur. Which diagnosis is
most appropriate?
A. Panic Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Agoraphobia
Answer: A
Rationale: Panic Disorder requires recurrent unexpected panic attacks followed by at least
one month of persistent concern or behavioral change. The symptoms described do not
focus primarily on social scrutiny or specific phobic stimuli. This clinical presentation
aligns directly with the DSM-5-TR criteria for this condition.
2. Which of the following is a key duration requirement for a diagnosis of Schizophrenia?
A. Six months
,B. Three months
C. One month
D. One year
Answer: A
Rationale: To diagnose Schizophrenia, continuous signs of the disturbance must persist for
at least six months. This timeframe must include at least one month of active-phase
symptoms like delusions or hallucinations. Shorter durations may lead to a diagnosis of
Schizophreniform Disorder instead.
3. A client presents with symptoms of a major depressive episode that have persisted for two
weeks. However, the client also reports a history of at least one manic episode in the past.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Major Depressive Disorder
B. Bipolar II Disorder
C. Bipolar I Disorder
D. Cyclothymic Disorder
Answer: C
Rationale: Bipolar I Disorder is diagnosed when an individual has experienced at least one
full manic episode in their lifetime. Major depressive episodes are common but not
, required for the Bipolar I diagnosis. The history of mania distinguishes this from Bipolar II,
which requires hypomania and MDD.
4. A 10-year-old child exhibits a persistent pattern of angry/irritable mood,
argumentative/defiant behavior, and vindictiveness lasting at least 6 months. He does not
violate the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms. What is the likely
diagnosis?
A. Conduct Disorder
B. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
C. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
D. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Answer: D
Rationale: Oppositional Defiant Disorder involves a pattern of defiance and irritability
without the more severe aggression found in Conduct Disorder. The behavior must occur
with at least one individual who is not a sibling. This diagnosis is distinguished by the lack
of serious violations of others’ rights.
5. In Major Depressive Disorder, symptoms must be present during the same period for at
least how long?
A. One week
B. Two weeks
C. One month
Psychopathology | Actual Q&A with
Rationale (COUC546 Final Exam) | Liberty
University
1. A 25-year-old client reports experiencing recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. For at least
one month, she has been persistently worried about having another attack and has changed
her behavior to avoid situations where she feels an attack might occur. Which diagnosis is
most appropriate?
A. Panic Disorder
B. Social Anxiety Disorder
C. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
D. Agoraphobia
Answer: A
Rationale: Panic Disorder requires recurrent unexpected panic attacks followed by at least
one month of persistent concern or behavioral change. The symptoms described do not
focus primarily on social scrutiny or specific phobic stimuli. This clinical presentation
aligns directly with the DSM-5-TR criteria for this condition.
2. Which of the following is a key duration requirement for a diagnosis of Schizophrenia?
A. Six months
,B. Three months
C. One month
D. One year
Answer: A
Rationale: To diagnose Schizophrenia, continuous signs of the disturbance must persist for
at least six months. This timeframe must include at least one month of active-phase
symptoms like delusions or hallucinations. Shorter durations may lead to a diagnosis of
Schizophreniform Disorder instead.
3. A client presents with symptoms of a major depressive episode that have persisted for two
weeks. However, the client also reports a history of at least one manic episode in the past.
What is the most likely diagnosis?
A. Major Depressive Disorder
B. Bipolar II Disorder
C. Bipolar I Disorder
D. Cyclothymic Disorder
Answer: C
Rationale: Bipolar I Disorder is diagnosed when an individual has experienced at least one
full manic episode in their lifetime. Major depressive episodes are common but not
, required for the Bipolar I diagnosis. The history of mania distinguishes this from Bipolar II,
which requires hypomania and MDD.
4. A 10-year-old child exhibits a persistent pattern of angry/irritable mood,
argumentative/defiant behavior, and vindictiveness lasting at least 6 months. He does not
violate the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms. What is the likely
diagnosis?
A. Conduct Disorder
B. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
C. Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
D. Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Answer: D
Rationale: Oppositional Defiant Disorder involves a pattern of defiance and irritability
without the more severe aggression found in Conduct Disorder. The behavior must occur
with at least one individual who is not a sibling. This diagnosis is distinguished by the lack
of serious violations of others’ rights.
5. In Major Depressive Disorder, symptoms must be present during the same period for at
least how long?
A. One week
B. Two weeks
C. One month
