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NC BLET MENTAL ILLNESS EXAM LATEST WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Psychosis - (answers)loss of contact with reality
Verbal signs of Psychosis - (answers)-disorganized speech
-incoherent speech
-little context in their speech
associations b/w ideas they express may be loose and may make it difficult to follow their train of
thought
-long dialogues with them may reveal his/her delusions/false beliefs that persist in spite of the
contrary
Non-verbal signs of Psychosis - (answers)-may experience hallucinations/respond to voices no on
else hears
-engage in odd/bizarre behavior
-exhibit agitation or emotional reactions that are extreme/not appropriate to the social situation
-odd posturing
-feel compelled to repeat speech/behavior of others
depression - (answers)loss of hope
verbal signs of depression - (answers)-slowed down speech
-long pauses or silences
-content of speech reflects hopelessness and despair and (maybe) suicidal thoughts
-express feeling of guilt and worthlessness
-report seeing no solution to their problem besides death
non-verbal signs of depression - (answers)-lack energy
-seem slow or lethargic
-respond with irritation or withdrawing/avoid interaction socially
-more severe depression = increased symptoms
, 2
-tearful, confused, mute, or limited responses
-low sex drive
-sleep disturbance and appetite
mania - (answers)loss of confusion
verbal signs of mania - (answers)-rapid speech/may come out in a torrent
-lash out impulsively
-may report going days without needing sleep
-irrational hostility to others
-rapidly going from one topic to another
non-verbal signs of mania - (answers)-excessive energy
-engage in risky behaviors with little concern for consequences
-begin numerous projects without completing them
-spend excess money
-act impulsively
-hyper-sexuality
-reduced inhibitions
anxiety disorder - (answers)loss of perspective
verbal signs of anxiety disorder - (answers)-express being overwhelmed with fears and worry
-content of speech reflects obsession about their worries or fear that something they do will or will
not lead to catastrophic event
-report having nightmares/intrusive thoughts about traumatic events
non-verbal signs of anxiety disorder - (answers)-appear panic stricken or anxious
-hear may race
-person may become highly agitated
-loss of perspective evident in their surroundings/individual's behavior, such as, hoarding things to
the point home is overflowing
NC BLET MENTAL ILLNESS EXAM LATEST WITH
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ALREADY GRADED A+
Psychosis - (answers)loss of contact with reality
Verbal signs of Psychosis - (answers)-disorganized speech
-incoherent speech
-little context in their speech
associations b/w ideas they express may be loose and may make it difficult to follow their train of
thought
-long dialogues with them may reveal his/her delusions/false beliefs that persist in spite of the
contrary
Non-verbal signs of Psychosis - (answers)-may experience hallucinations/respond to voices no on
else hears
-engage in odd/bizarre behavior
-exhibit agitation or emotional reactions that are extreme/not appropriate to the social situation
-odd posturing
-feel compelled to repeat speech/behavior of others
depression - (answers)loss of hope
verbal signs of depression - (answers)-slowed down speech
-long pauses or silences
-content of speech reflects hopelessness and despair and (maybe) suicidal thoughts
-express feeling of guilt and worthlessness
-report seeing no solution to their problem besides death
non-verbal signs of depression - (answers)-lack energy
-seem slow or lethargic
-respond with irritation or withdrawing/avoid interaction socially
-more severe depression = increased symptoms
, 2
-tearful, confused, mute, or limited responses
-low sex drive
-sleep disturbance and appetite
mania - (answers)loss of confusion
verbal signs of mania - (answers)-rapid speech/may come out in a torrent
-lash out impulsively
-may report going days without needing sleep
-irrational hostility to others
-rapidly going from one topic to another
non-verbal signs of mania - (answers)-excessive energy
-engage in risky behaviors with little concern for consequences
-begin numerous projects without completing them
-spend excess money
-act impulsively
-hyper-sexuality
-reduced inhibitions
anxiety disorder - (answers)loss of perspective
verbal signs of anxiety disorder - (answers)-express being overwhelmed with fears and worry
-content of speech reflects obsession about their worries or fear that something they do will or will
not lead to catastrophic event
-report having nightmares/intrusive thoughts about traumatic events
non-verbal signs of anxiety disorder - (answers)-appear panic stricken or anxious
-hear may race
-person may become highly agitated
-loss of perspective evident in their surroundings/individual's behavior, such as, hoarding things to
the point home is overflowing
