6/4/25, 9:44 AM Psychopathology
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY NEWEST EXAM 2025-2026 \LATEST
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS \ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Leaden paralysis (arms and legs feeling
Possible symptoms of the
heavy, weighed down); Increased
MDD specifier "atypical
appetite and weight;
depression"
Hypersomnia (increased sleep)
Psychotic symptoms can Manic episode; major depressive epsiode
occur during a
_______ or _______
After someone has had a 1st manic episode, 90% will
Regarding Bipolar I
Disorder.... have another manic episode in the future
True or False: Most people FALSE
with bipolar disorder take
their prescribed medication
consistently, thereby
stabilizing their mood.
The FDA has approved These medications form the foundation of evidence-
certain mood stabilizing based practice for bipolar disorder and are used from
and other medications for the very beginning of treatment.
use with bipolar disorder.
The role that these
medications play in
treatment can best be
described as .....
The "interpersonal and The importance of circadian rhythms and establishing
social rhythm therapy" a stable/consistent daily routine and balanced
approach for bipolar lifestyle to more effectively manage one's moods
disorder emphasizes ...
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,6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
Family members learn how to communicate effectively with each
other;
With regards to Family- Those with bipolar disorder and their family members
Focused Therapy (FFT)... learn to better understand the disorder;
FFT has been found to decrease relapse and re-
hospitalization rates of bipolar disorder
Relapse is almost assured even when treatment
Regarding the prognosis recommendations are followed; Prognosis is worse
for bipolar disorder... when multiple episodes have occurred or when the rapid
cycling specified applies;
Prognosis is worse when the person has a co-occuring substance
use disorder
For the diagnosis of Bipolar Hypomanic episode; major depressive episode
II Disorder, a person must
have experienced both a
_______ and a _______
With Bipolar II Disorder, depression
functional impairment is
mainly related to the _____
symptoms
Regarding Bipolar II It is more common than bipolar I disorder
Disorder...
Mood instability and reactivity in social interactions;
The following are associated The depression symptoms are likely to be the more
with Cyclothymic Disorder problematic aspect of the disorder;
It is often mistaken with Borderline Personality Disorder
True or False: The TRUE
treatment for cyclothymic
disorder is generally the
same as that for other
bipolar and related
disorders.
True or False: Major TRUE
depressive disorder is the
most frequently occurring
debilitating disorder
affecting people
worldwide.
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, 6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
The following are 3 or more temper outbursts per week;
characteristics of Between outburst the person is chronically
Disruptive Mood angry or irritable; The outbursts can be
Dysregulation Disorder verbal or behavioral
(DMDD)
True or False: Most FALSE
children who experience
persistent irritable mood
eventually develop bipolar
disorder.
Regarding Disruptive Mood If temper outbursts only occur in the context of Autism
Dysregulation Disorder Spectrum Disorder (ASD), then only ASD is diagnosed
(DMDD) and other
diagnoses...
The first-line treatment for Psychotherapy; parent psychoeducation
children with mood disorders
should involve ____ and ____
Loss of energy;
The diagnosis of major
Change in eating or sleeping habits;
depressive disorder could
Decreased ability to concentrate or make decisions
include any of these
symptoms...
The MDD specifier used Peripartum onset
when depression begins
during pregnancy or within 4
weeks of giving birth is...
Because most people A family history of bipolar disorder; a personal history
who are later diagnosed of elevated mood or increased energy
with bipolar disorder first
present with depression, it
is important to assess
someone with MDD for
____________________ an
d
______
Behavior
The following are
activation therapy
evidence-supported
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PSYCHOPATHOLOGY NEWEST EXAM 2025-2026 \LATEST
UPDATE WITH COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ACCURATE
DETAILED ANSWERS \ACTUAL EXAM WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS \GRADED A+
Leaden paralysis (arms and legs feeling
Possible symptoms of the
heavy, weighed down); Increased
MDD specifier "atypical
appetite and weight;
depression"
Hypersomnia (increased sleep)
Psychotic symptoms can Manic episode; major depressive epsiode
occur during a
_______ or _______
After someone has had a 1st manic episode, 90% will
Regarding Bipolar I
Disorder.... have another manic episode in the future
True or False: Most people FALSE
with bipolar disorder take
their prescribed medication
consistently, thereby
stabilizing their mood.
The FDA has approved These medications form the foundation of evidence-
certain mood stabilizing based practice for bipolar disorder and are used from
and other medications for the very beginning of treatment.
use with bipolar disorder.
The role that these
medications play in
treatment can best be
described as .....
The "interpersonal and The importance of circadian rhythms and establishing
social rhythm therapy" a stable/consistent daily routine and balanced
approach for bipolar lifestyle to more effectively manage one's moods
disorder emphasizes ...
/ 1/24
,6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
Family members learn how to communicate effectively with each
other;
With regards to Family- Those with bipolar disorder and their family members
Focused Therapy (FFT)... learn to better understand the disorder;
FFT has been found to decrease relapse and re-
hospitalization rates of bipolar disorder
Relapse is almost assured even when treatment
Regarding the prognosis recommendations are followed; Prognosis is worse
for bipolar disorder... when multiple episodes have occurred or when the rapid
cycling specified applies;
Prognosis is worse when the person has a co-occuring substance
use disorder
For the diagnosis of Bipolar Hypomanic episode; major depressive episode
II Disorder, a person must
have experienced both a
_______ and a _______
With Bipolar II Disorder, depression
functional impairment is
mainly related to the _____
symptoms
Regarding Bipolar II It is more common than bipolar I disorder
Disorder...
Mood instability and reactivity in social interactions;
The following are associated The depression symptoms are likely to be the more
with Cyclothymic Disorder problematic aspect of the disorder;
It is often mistaken with Borderline Personality Disorder
True or False: The TRUE
treatment for cyclothymic
disorder is generally the
same as that for other
bipolar and related
disorders.
True or False: Major TRUE
depressive disorder is the
most frequently occurring
debilitating disorder
affecting people
worldwide.
/ 2/24
, 6/4/25, 9:40 AM Psychopathology
The following are 3 or more temper outbursts per week;
characteristics of Between outburst the person is chronically
Disruptive Mood angry or irritable; The outbursts can be
Dysregulation Disorder verbal or behavioral
(DMDD)
True or False: Most FALSE
children who experience
persistent irritable mood
eventually develop bipolar
disorder.
Regarding Disruptive Mood If temper outbursts only occur in the context of Autism
Dysregulation Disorder Spectrum Disorder (ASD), then only ASD is diagnosed
(DMDD) and other
diagnoses...
The first-line treatment for Psychotherapy; parent psychoeducation
children with mood disorders
should involve ____ and ____
Loss of energy;
The diagnosis of major
Change in eating or sleeping habits;
depressive disorder could
Decreased ability to concentrate or make decisions
include any of these
symptoms...
The MDD specifier used Peripartum onset
when depression begins
during pregnancy or within 4
weeks of giving birth is...
Because most people A family history of bipolar disorder; a personal history
who are later diagnosed of elevated mood or increased energy
with bipolar disorder first
present with depression, it
is important to assess
someone with MDD for
____________________ an
d
______
Behavior
The following are
activation therapy
evidence-supported
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