4. Irina, a 13 year-old girl, was diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder
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4. Irina, a 13 year-old girl, was diagnosed with Persistent Depressive Disorder last year. Before she was diagnosed, which of the following could NOT have been true of Irina? She had a Specific Learning Disorder She had experienced a manic episode She had experienced Dysphoric Mood Dysregulation Disorder She had experienced ODD a. b. c. d. 5. Jennifer, age 18, was in a serious car accident two years ago. She suffered a mild concussion but was no seriously injured. Unfortunately, her mother was also in the car and passed away from the injuries she suffered in the accident. Ever since the event, Jennifer has been incredibly anxious and fearful. She is terrified to travel and prefers to just stay in her home. Sometimes when she is just going about her day, she starts to think about the accident, and it feels like she is reliving the experience all over again. She starts to think about how she could have done things differently and how she could have helped to save her mom's life. She spends much of her time feeling sad and incredibly guilty because she survived an her mom did not. Although Jennifer has healed from the physical injuries that she suffered in the car accident, she has been unable to return to work because she is too "scared". She avoids leaving the house whenever possible and refuses to ride in cars at all. Which of the following is true of Jennifer? She meets criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder She does not meet criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because she has not generalized her avoidance beyond cars She would only meet criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder if she had already received counseling and was still experiencing these symptoms She does not meet criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder because her accident does not qualify as a trauma because Jennifer didn't die a. b. c.Explanation / Answer
4. The symptoms of Persistent Depressive Disorder is associated with irritable, moody behaviors, and with low levels of concentration. PDD is a low or chronic depressive disorder. Hence, Irima could have behavioral problems and poor performance at school.
Answer. Option b. She had experienced a manic episode.
5. Individuals suffering from PTSD relive the traumatic experience again and again, feel guilty for the incident. They are anxious and fearful. May withdraw from the social world, would feel sad, may refuse to go out because of the fear, and would fear the elements associated with the traumatic event. Jennifer shows all the symptoms of PTSD.
Answer. a. She meets the criteria for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
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