Which of the following is unique to a manic episode, and not a feature of a hypomanic episode, in DSM-5-TR?

Jackie was involved in a fight

during his teenage years that led to him being stabbed in the arm and needing

hospitalisation. Now, as an adult, Jackie reported feeling pain in his arm and

upper abdomen.  Jackie spent over two

years moving from one medical practitioner to another, seeking aid for the

pains he was suffering. The medical professionals ran several tests and

performed X-rays, which could not reveal any evidence or diagnosis of a medical

condition. Nonetheless, Jackie continued to experience pain in his arm and

upper abdomen and was referred to a Clinical Psychologist for further

assistance. The psychologist is likely to diagnose Jackie with--------------

Which of the following is a

cognitive symptom commonly observed in Major Depressive Disorder?

Sandile cleans his bedroom 4 times

a day. Each time he leaves his house, he checks if he has locked the main door

at least 4 times because “crime is an issue” in his neighbourhood. Sandile has

had to replace his vehicle door handles 2 times in the past 24 months because each

time he parks his car, he rounds it 5 times to check if all the doors are

locked because “he does not want to leave anything to chance”. Sandile finds

his repetitive acts stressful, yet he cannot help but do them to feel at ease. Sandile

is most likely to receive a diagnosis of------------.

A mental health practitioner

is assessing a client who continues to gamble despite losing their job and

accumulating debt. According to the DSM-5-TR and the multipath model, this

behaviour most likely indicates:

Naledi, a 28-year-old social worker, presents with a 6-week history of persistent sadness, loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities, and significant fatigue. She reports sleeping excessively but still feeling tired. She has unintentionally lost weight due to a reduced appetite. Naledi finds it difficult to concentrate at work and describes feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness about the future. She denies any recent major life stressors and cannot explain the sudden onset of these symptoms. Her daily functioning has deteriorated, and she has started taking sick leave due to her inability to cope with work demands.

Which of the following features best supports a diagnosis of a depressive disorder in Naledi’s case?

Which of the following is a protective factor against suicide?

Catatonia may be classified under which of the following categories?

According to the DSM-5-TR, Panic

Disorder is characterised by recurring and unexpected panic attacks. Which of

the following statements is not associated with the development of Panic

Disorder?

Dakalo, an intern clinical psychologist, struggled to make a diagnosis for one of the patients assigned to her as a result of confusing the symptoms of Bipolar I and Schizoaffective Disorder. However, after consulting her internship supervisor, Dakalo was able to arrive at an appropriate diagnosis. The process that Dakalo undertook to consider the patients’ symptoms until arriving at the appropriate diagnosis is referred to as a --------------------.