Dan Was Visiting His Folks for Christmas and Having a Grand

question 42

Multiple Choice

Dan was visiting his folks for Christmas and having a grand time.Suddenly, in the middle of singing a Christmas carol, his dad seemed to change abruptly.His speech started slurring, and he lost control of the right side of his body.He seemed very confused, although this came and went, and at some moments he seemed completely alert and aware.After some testing at the emergency room, Dan and his mom were informed that his dad had

• A)a stroke.
• B)Alzheimer's disease.
• C)Pick's disease.
• D)Korsakoff's syndrome.

Comprehend the structure and application of the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders), including its multi-axial system.

Distinguish between symptoms and signs in the context of psychological disorders.

Recognize how specific phobias, social phobias, and other anxiety disorders are diagnosed and distinguished from each other.

Understand the role of environmental, biological, and psychological factors in the development of specific phobias and anxiety disorders.

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Definitions:

Antipsychotic Drug

Medications used to treat psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, working by altering brain chemistry to reduce psychotic symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.

Bipolar Disorders

A psychological disorder marked by severe fluctuations in mood, encompassing intense highs (mania or hypomania) and profound lows (depression).

Lithium Carbonate

A chemical compound used primarily in the treatment of bipolar disorder, acting as a mood stabilizer to prevent extreme shifts in mood.

Biomedical Therapy

Treatments for psychological disorders that involve interventions on a biological level, such as medication, surgical procedures, or alterations in diet.