PSYCHOPATHOLOGY QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
GRADED A+
SECTION B: (Why the statements are False)
2. Down syndrome, a common cause of intellectual disability, is caused by the
presence of an extra 23" chromosome
Answer: The statement is false because down syndrome is caused by the presence
of all or a portion of a third chromosome 21.
3. An IQ level between 20-25 and 35-40 is considered to be in the profound
category of intellectual disability (mental retardation).
Answer: False because IQ of 20-25 and 35-40 is considered severe.
4. People with dementia appear confused, disoriented, and out of touch with their
surroundings in the early stages
Answer: The statement is false because the following symptoms occur in mid-stage
of dementia.
5. Agnosia, as seen in Alzheimer’s type of dementia, is characterized by the failure
or inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor functions.
Answer: Apraxia and not Agnosia is characterized by the failure or inability to
carry out motor activities despite intact motor functions.
6. Schizoaffective disorder is classified as a mood disorder which is characterized
by a mood disorder with psychotic features.
Answer:
,SECTION 4: SHORT QUESTIONS
Answer the following short questions.
1. List any (a.) three symptoms of inattention and (b.) one symptom of
impulsivity that are found in ADHD. (4)
a) Symptoms of inattention
❖ Often does not seem to listen when spoken too directly.
❖ Difficulty attending to details.
❖ Forgetfulness
b) one symptom of impulsivity
❖ Often have difficulty in waiting for his or her turn.
2. Give a concise clinical description of intellectual disability (ID). (8)
❖ IQ typically below 70-75
-Previously distinguished levels of severity, IQ can be as low as 20.
❖ Diagnosed on DSM-VI Axis II
-Reserved for conditions that are chronic, pervasive and are likely to
influence other Mental Disorders.
❖ Adaptive problems
-Communication, self-care, home living etc.
❖ Disorder of childhood
-Present before age 18
3. Compare and contrast delirium and dementia (8)
1. Dementia typically begins slowly and is gradually noticed over time
whilst Delirium is usually a sudden change in a condition.
2. Dementia is generally a chronic, progressive disease that is incurable
whilst Delirium can last for a couple of days to even a couple of months.
, 3. Delirium common causes include infections, dehydration, electrolyte
imbalances, drug side effects etc. whilst Dementia is primarily caused by
neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease etc.
4. Dementia prevention strategies include proper management of medical
conditions whilst Delirium maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including
regular physical activity, a healthy diet may help in prevention.
5. Compare and contrast schizophreniform disorder and brief
psychotic disorder. (8)
1. Schizophreniform disorder is 1–6 months whilst Brief psychotic
disorder is 24 hours to 30 days.
2. Schizophreniform disorder is often considered a mild whilst Brief
psychotic disorder is severe.
3. Schizophreniform disorder has a better prognosis, many individuals
recover fully from their symptoms within 6 months whilst Brief
psychotic disorder is generally good, with most individuals recovering
from their symptoms within a few weeks.
4.
5. Describe delusional disorder in details (10)
Delusional disorder: is a type of psychotic disorder?
Its main symptom is the presence of one or more delusions.
A delusion is an unshakable belief in something that’s untrue. The
belief isn’t a part of the person’s culture or subculture, and almost
everyone else knows this belief to be false.
What are the types of delusional disorder?
There are different types of delusional disorder, which are determined
based on the main theme of the delusions the person experiences.
AND ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE 2025
GRADED A+
SECTION B: (Why the statements are False)
2. Down syndrome, a common cause of intellectual disability, is caused by the
presence of an extra 23" chromosome
Answer: The statement is false because down syndrome is caused by the presence
of all or a portion of a third chromosome 21.
3. An IQ level between 20-25 and 35-40 is considered to be in the profound
category of intellectual disability (mental retardation).
Answer: False because IQ of 20-25 and 35-40 is considered severe.
4. People with dementia appear confused, disoriented, and out of touch with their
surroundings in the early stages
Answer: The statement is false because the following symptoms occur in mid-stage
of dementia.
5. Agnosia, as seen in Alzheimer’s type of dementia, is characterized by the failure
or inability to carry out motor activities despite intact motor functions.
Answer: Apraxia and not Agnosia is characterized by the failure or inability to
carry out motor activities despite intact motor functions.
6. Schizoaffective disorder is classified as a mood disorder which is characterized
by a mood disorder with psychotic features.
Answer:
,SECTION 4: SHORT QUESTIONS
Answer the following short questions.
1. List any (a.) three symptoms of inattention and (b.) one symptom of
impulsivity that are found in ADHD. (4)
a) Symptoms of inattention
❖ Often does not seem to listen when spoken too directly.
❖ Difficulty attending to details.
❖ Forgetfulness
b) one symptom of impulsivity
❖ Often have difficulty in waiting for his or her turn.
2. Give a concise clinical description of intellectual disability (ID). (8)
❖ IQ typically below 70-75
-Previously distinguished levels of severity, IQ can be as low as 20.
❖ Diagnosed on DSM-VI Axis II
-Reserved for conditions that are chronic, pervasive and are likely to
influence other Mental Disorders.
❖ Adaptive problems
-Communication, self-care, home living etc.
❖ Disorder of childhood
-Present before age 18
3. Compare and contrast delirium and dementia (8)
1. Dementia typically begins slowly and is gradually noticed over time
whilst Delirium is usually a sudden change in a condition.
2. Dementia is generally a chronic, progressive disease that is incurable
whilst Delirium can last for a couple of days to even a couple of months.
, 3. Delirium common causes include infections, dehydration, electrolyte
imbalances, drug side effects etc. whilst Dementia is primarily caused by
neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease etc.
4. Dementia prevention strategies include proper management of medical
conditions whilst Delirium maintaining a healthy lifestyle, including
regular physical activity, a healthy diet may help in prevention.
5. Compare and contrast schizophreniform disorder and brief
psychotic disorder. (8)
1. Schizophreniform disorder is 1–6 months whilst Brief psychotic
disorder is 24 hours to 30 days.
2. Schizophreniform disorder is often considered a mild whilst Brief
psychotic disorder is severe.
3. Schizophreniform disorder has a better prognosis, many individuals
recover fully from their symptoms within 6 months whilst Brief
psychotic disorder is generally good, with most individuals recovering
from their symptoms within a few weeks.
4.
5. Describe delusional disorder in details (10)
Delusional disorder: is a type of psychotic disorder?
Its main symptom is the presence of one or more delusions.
A delusion is an unshakable belief in something that’s untrue. The
belief isn’t a part of the person’s culture or subculture, and almost
everyone else knows this belief to be false.
What are the types of delusional disorder?
There are different types of delusional disorder, which are determined
based on the main theme of the delusions the person experiences.
