A Nurse Is Assessing an Adolescent Client Diagnosed with Cyclothymic

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing an adolescent client diagnosed with cyclothymic disorder. Which of the following DSM-5 diagnostic criteria would the nurse expect this client to meet?

• A) Symptoms lasting for a minimum of two years
• B) Numerous periods with manic symptoms
• C) Possible comorbid diagnosis of a delusional disorder
• D) Symptoms cause clinically significant impairment in important areas of functioning
• E) Depressive symptoms that do not meet the criteria for major depressive episode

Grasp the principles of group polarization and groupthink, and their outcomes on group decisions.

Recognize the role of altruism in human behavior and the factors influencing it.

Understand the biological and psychological factors contributing to aggression.

Comprehend the importance of interpersonal attraction and its influencing factors.

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Definitions:

Habituation

A simple form of learning in which an organism stops responding to a stimulus after repeated exposure, not involving any reward or punishment.

Gene Pool

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Organisms

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Uniform Dispersion

A distribution pattern within a population where each individual is evenly spaced throughout their habitat.