ATI RN
Psychobiological Disorders Questions
Question 1 of 5
A study based on over 9,000 U. S. residents found that the most prevalent disorder was
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 2 of 5
Clifford falsely believes that the police have planted secret cameras in his home to monitor their every movement. Clifford's belief is an example of
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
One of the primary characteristics of autism spectrum disorder is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.
Question 4 of 5
Which disorder among the following is characterized by shifts in mood as well as changes in activity and energy levels, involves experiencing shifts between elevated moods and periods of depression?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depressive disorder, is defined by shifts in mood, activity, and energy levels, including episodes of mania (elevated moods) and depression. Unlike mania or hypomania, which are symptoms, and schizophrenia, which involves psychosis rather than mood swings, bipolar disorder encompasses both extremes, often with normal mood periods in between, making it the correct answer.
Question 5 of 5
Which of the following option is not a characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by problems in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviors, but not inherently by sensory impairments like vision and hearing problems, which may occur but are not core diagnostic features, making it the correct answer as 'not a characteristic.'