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What are characteristics of schizoaffective disorder? - ANSWER -An
illness characterized by a continuous period wherein the major
symptoms of schizophrenia are present AND for the majority of the
duration of the condition major mood (depressive/manic) episodes
present.
What are at least 3 characteristics of catatonia? - ANSWER -Indicated
by the presence of 3+ of following: stupor, cataplexy, waxy flexibility,
mutism, negativism, posturing, mannerism, stereotypy, agitation,
grimacing, echolalia (repeated words), echopraxia (repeated
movements).
What are characteristics of cyclothymic disorder? - ANSWER -For a
period of at least 2 years, the symptoms of hypomania and depression
have appeared numerous times, but individual criteria unmet. During
,2-year interval, episodes have occurred at least half time and has not
been symptom free for more than 2 months at time.
What are characteristics of paranoid personality disorder? - ANSWER
Indicated by a pattern of pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of
others, such as their motives are interpreted as malevolent. Events
and actions of others interpreted in the most negative light possible,
and convictions of others' hostility are based on little or no objective
evidence.
What is excoriation disorder? - ANSWER -skin picking disorder
What is rumination disorder? - ANSWER -Characterized by the
repeated regurgitation of food for a period lasting at least 1 month.
, What are characteristics of schizoid personality disorder? - ANSWER
Essential features include a pervasive pattern of detachment from
social relationships and restricted range of emotions in interpersonal
settings. Typically will avoid social interactions, prefers solitary
activities and interests, and seems to derive little/no pleasure from
sensory, bodily or interpersonal relationships. Affect is usually flat and
expressionless and there's a preference for abstract intellectual
interests, such as mechanical, mathematical or computer-related
pursuits.
What is encopresis? - ANSWER -Involves defecating in inappropriate
places or occasions.
What are characteristics of depersonalization/derealization? - ANSWER
-Characterized by a persistent and recurring feeling of being estranged