ROSH Psych EOR EXAM (2026)
ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED AND WELL ANALYZED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
anorexia nervosa is associated with what?
body image disturbance
Restriction of energy intake, Intense fear of gaining weight, persistent
behavior interfering with weight gain, Disturbance in body image
dx?
anorexia nervosa
What is the cornerstone of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
psychotherapy
What is the standard of care for management of Anorexia Nervosa?
psychotherapy
routine medical visits
nutritional support
What is the vital goal of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
current nutritional deficiencies
What antidepressant should be avoided in patients suffering from an
eating disorder due to increased seizure potential?
,bupropion
like aloneness, hypersensitive to touch, desire sameness in every day
activity, lack of understanding, and good rote memory skills
dx?
autism
impaired social interaction and communication and repetitive,
stereotyped patterns
dx?
autism
Autistic disorder has onset before age ___ years.
3
deficits in interpersonal relationships, speech and language delay,
poor eye contact
dx?
Autism
A child diagnosed with autism that has nonexistent communication is
what level of severity?
Level 3
19-year-old woman refuses to go to any park or playground because
of an excessive fear and anxiety that she may see a dog. She has
never been bitten or had a previous bad experience with a dog. What
condition is she most likely suffering from?
phobia
excessive and unreasonable degree of fear triggered either by
exposure to or anticipation of a specific object or circumstance
dx?
phobia
,Do people with specific phobias realize that their level of fear is
excessive?
yes, but they still try to avoid any exposure to the feared object or
circumstance
What is the most effective treatment for a specific phobia?
CBT (repeated exposure; systematic desensitization)
What is the most common type of psychiatric disorder?
specific phobia
4-year-old boy presents in clinic with his parents for evaluation of
poor performance in preschool. His parents state he has never
maintained eye contact, did not start walking until he was two years
old, and has a restricted vocabulary but appears to understand most
commands. Additionally, they state he has very specific interests and
only plays with toy trains and toy clocks. He has one older brother,
age 7 years, who has a normal developmental history and no
significant medical history. The patient does not interact with his
brother despite his brother's attempts to engage in play. On exam, he
is well-nourished and well-developed, with no gross neurological
abnormality. He avoids eye contact and does not answer questions.
He prefers to sit alone in a chair with his toy clock. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
ASD
conflict, particularly with authority figures
dx?
conduct d/o
cruelty, aggression, destructiveness, deceit, and a tendency to violate
rules
dx?
conduct d/o
disruptive arguing, refusal to comply with rules, spite, and outbursts
of anger
, dx?
oppositional defiant d/o
You are working in the ED when the police bring in a 26-year old man
who was involved in a bar fight. The patient is well known to staff, as
he frequently seeks treatment in the ED for injuries related to fights
and alcohol use. He has been caught smoking cigarettes in the ED
bathroom, has urinated on the floor, and been known to steal food
trays and other patients' belongings. As you enter his examination
room, you overhear him giving the registration clerk a false identity.
What personality d/o?
antisocial
blatant disregard for the rights of others, violate social norms, lack of
remorse for their actions
what PD?
antisocial
unstable interpersonal relationships, impulsivity, and a distorted self-
image
what PD?
borderline
mistrust, hyper-vigilance, and hypersensitivity
what PD?
paranoid
ocially withdrawn, isolated, and tend to be emotionally apathetic
what PD?
schizoid
True or false: antisocial personality disorder is strongly associated
with drug and alcohol use disorders.
ACTUAL EXAM COMPREHENSIVE
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
VERIFIED AND WELL ANALYZED
ANSWERS GRADED A+
anorexia nervosa is associated with what?
body image disturbance
Restriction of energy intake, Intense fear of gaining weight, persistent
behavior interfering with weight gain, Disturbance in body image
dx?
anorexia nervosa
What is the cornerstone of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
psychotherapy
What is the standard of care for management of Anorexia Nervosa?
psychotherapy
routine medical visits
nutritional support
What is the vital goal of treatment for anorexia nervosa?
current nutritional deficiencies
What antidepressant should be avoided in patients suffering from an
eating disorder due to increased seizure potential?
,bupropion
like aloneness, hypersensitive to touch, desire sameness in every day
activity, lack of understanding, and good rote memory skills
dx?
autism
impaired social interaction and communication and repetitive,
stereotyped patterns
dx?
autism
Autistic disorder has onset before age ___ years.
3
deficits in interpersonal relationships, speech and language delay,
poor eye contact
dx?
Autism
A child diagnosed with autism that has nonexistent communication is
what level of severity?
Level 3
19-year-old woman refuses to go to any park or playground because
of an excessive fear and anxiety that she may see a dog. She has
never been bitten or had a previous bad experience with a dog. What
condition is she most likely suffering from?
phobia
excessive and unreasonable degree of fear triggered either by
exposure to or anticipation of a specific object or circumstance
dx?
phobia
,Do people with specific phobias realize that their level of fear is
excessive?
yes, but they still try to avoid any exposure to the feared object or
circumstance
What is the most effective treatment for a specific phobia?
CBT (repeated exposure; systematic desensitization)
What is the most common type of psychiatric disorder?
specific phobia
4-year-old boy presents in clinic with his parents for evaluation of
poor performance in preschool. His parents state he has never
maintained eye contact, did not start walking until he was two years
old, and has a restricted vocabulary but appears to understand most
commands. Additionally, they state he has very specific interests and
only plays with toy trains and toy clocks. He has one older brother,
age 7 years, who has a normal developmental history and no
significant medical history. The patient does not interact with his
brother despite his brother's attempts to engage in play. On exam, he
is well-nourished and well-developed, with no gross neurological
abnormality. He avoids eye contact and does not answer questions.
He prefers to sit alone in a chair with his toy clock. What is the most
likely diagnosis?
ASD
conflict, particularly with authority figures
dx?
conduct d/o
cruelty, aggression, destructiveness, deceit, and a tendency to violate
rules
dx?
conduct d/o
disruptive arguing, refusal to comply with rules, spite, and outbursts
of anger
, dx?
oppositional defiant d/o
You are working in the ED when the police bring in a 26-year old man
who was involved in a bar fight. The patient is well known to staff, as
he frequently seeks treatment in the ED for injuries related to fights
and alcohol use. He has been caught smoking cigarettes in the ED
bathroom, has urinated on the floor, and been known to steal food
trays and other patients' belongings. As you enter his examination
room, you overhear him giving the registration clerk a false identity.
What personality d/o?
antisocial
blatant disregard for the rights of others, violate social norms, lack of
remorse for their actions
what PD?
antisocial
unstable interpersonal relationships, impulsivity, and a distorted self-
image
what PD?
borderline
mistrust, hyper-vigilance, and hypersensitivity
what PD?
paranoid
ocially withdrawn, isolated, and tend to be emotionally apathetic
what PD?
schizoid
True or false: antisocial personality disorder is strongly associated
with drug and alcohol use disorders.
