NCMHCE Assessment and Diagnosis
Terms With 100% Correct Answers
Activities of Daily Living CORRECT ANSWERS measurement
of a person's functional status regarding typical daily activities.
useful for clients with physical disabilities and the elderly.
Acute Stress Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS three or more
dissociative symptoms, persistent reexperiencing of trauma,
marked avoidance of stimuli related to trauma, and marked
anxiety or increased arousal lasting at least two days and no
more than four weeks.
Addiction CORRECT ANSWERS A term applied to any
substance , activity, behavior or object that has become the sole
focus of a person's life or that has begun to harm self or others
physically, psychologically, or socially.
ADHD CORRECT ANSWERS six or more symptoms of
inattention, hyperactivity, and or impulsivity.
Adjustment Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS maladaptive
reaction to a psychosocial stressor. onset within 3 months of
stressor. impairment in social or occupational functioning.
,Agoraphobia CORRECT ANSWERS anxiety about being in
situations or places from which escape may be difficult or
embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic
symptoms occur.
Anorexia Nervosa CORRECT ANSWERS eating disorder
involving refusal to maintain a minimal normal body weight,
intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed perception of one's
body shape or size, and, in females, amenorrhea.
Antisocial Personality Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS pattern
of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. >17 and
must have a history of conduct disorder.
Amnestic Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS development of
memory impairment
Asperger's Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS pervasive
development disorder involving severe impairment in social
interactions and a restricted repertoire of behaviors with no
substantial delays in cognitive, language, or self-help skills.
Autistic Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS pervasive
development disorder characterized by qualitative impairment in
, social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive
and stereotyped behaviors.
Avoidant Personality Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS
pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy,
and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development CORRECT
ANSWERS current developmental status of infants and toddlers
ages 1 to 42 months.
Beck Depression Inventory II CORRECT ANSWERS
measurement of the depth of depression and the severity of
complaints, symptoms, and concerns. ages 13+
Beck Hopelessness Scale CORRECT ANSWERS measures
suicidality ages 17+.
Bender-Gestalt II CORRECT ANSWERS measure of visual-
motor integration that is also used as a screening tool for
neuropsychological impairment.
Bereavement CORRECT ANSWERS normal reaction to the
death of a loved one. can include symptoms of a major
Terms With 100% Correct Answers
Activities of Daily Living CORRECT ANSWERS measurement
of a person's functional status regarding typical daily activities.
useful for clients with physical disabilities and the elderly.
Acute Stress Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS three or more
dissociative symptoms, persistent reexperiencing of trauma,
marked avoidance of stimuli related to trauma, and marked
anxiety or increased arousal lasting at least two days and no
more than four weeks.
Addiction CORRECT ANSWERS A term applied to any
substance , activity, behavior or object that has become the sole
focus of a person's life or that has begun to harm self or others
physically, psychologically, or socially.
ADHD CORRECT ANSWERS six or more symptoms of
inattention, hyperactivity, and or impulsivity.
Adjustment Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS maladaptive
reaction to a psychosocial stressor. onset within 3 months of
stressor. impairment in social or occupational functioning.
,Agoraphobia CORRECT ANSWERS anxiety about being in
situations or places from which escape may be difficult or
embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic
symptoms occur.
Anorexia Nervosa CORRECT ANSWERS eating disorder
involving refusal to maintain a minimal normal body weight,
intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed perception of one's
body shape or size, and, in females, amenorrhea.
Antisocial Personality Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS pattern
of disregard for and violation of the rights of others. >17 and
must have a history of conduct disorder.
Amnestic Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS development of
memory impairment
Asperger's Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS pervasive
development disorder involving severe impairment in social
interactions and a restricted repertoire of behaviors with no
substantial delays in cognitive, language, or self-help skills.
Autistic Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS pervasive
development disorder characterized by qualitative impairment in
, social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive
and stereotyped behaviors.
Avoidant Personality Disorder CORRECT ANSWERS
pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy,
and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development CORRECT
ANSWERS current developmental status of infants and toddlers
ages 1 to 42 months.
Beck Depression Inventory II CORRECT ANSWERS
measurement of the depth of depression and the severity of
complaints, symptoms, and concerns. ages 13+
Beck Hopelessness Scale CORRECT ANSWERS measures
suicidality ages 17+.
Bender-Gestalt II CORRECT ANSWERS measure of visual-
motor integration that is also used as a screening tool for
neuropsychological impairment.
Bereavement CORRECT ANSWERS normal reaction to the
death of a loved one. can include symptoms of a major
