Behaviors such as excessive motor activity or restlessness in inappropriate con texts, fidgeting, and talkativeness are examples of which of the following?
The “command center/panel” of the brain is the
The “command center/panel” of the brain is the
Factors that do not enhance CNS neurogenesis
Factors that do not enhance CNS neurogenesis
A 44-year-old man reports 1 week of increased activity assoc…
A 44-year-old man reports 1 week of increased activity associated with an elevated mood, a decreased need for sleep, and inflated self-esteem. Although the man does not object to his current state (“I’m getting a lot of work done!”), he is concerned because he recalls a similar episode 10 years ago during which he began to make imprudent business decisions. A physical examination and lab oratory work are unrevealing for any medical cause of his symptoms. He had taken fluoxetine for a depressive episode but self-discontinued it 3 months ago because he felt that his mood was stable. Which diagnosis best fits this clinical picture?
The DSM-5-TR diagnosis includes:
The DSM-5-TR diagnosis includes:
You are reviewing several cases of patients diagnosed with d…
You are reviewing several cases of patients diagnosed with dissociative and somatic symptoms disorders. Which somatic treatment strategy is most useful for patients with dissociative identity disorder?
A relatively recent discovery has been that new neurons can…
A relatively recent discovery has been that new neurons can be generated in certain brain regions (particularly the dentate gyrus of the hippocampus) in adult animals, including humans. This is is contrast to the previous belief that no neurons were produced after birth in most species.
In which disorder or syndrome does deterioration in communic…
In which disorder or syndrome does deterioration in communications skills, motor behavior, and social functioning starts at about 1 year of age?
A 24-year-old male initially presents with acute auditory ha…
A 24-year-old male initially presents with acute auditory hallucinations and is treated with medication. Four days later he arrives at your office for evaluation. You observe that he is neatly dressed, avoids eye contact, and give very short answers to your initial questions. Which of the following questions would be most beneficial for determining his degree of negative symptoms?
Characteristic signs of conversion disorder include all of t…
Characteristic signs of conversion disorder include all of the following except