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Jerry is a very creative artist. He is known by his friends for giving wonderful parties with eccentric themes. Jerry experiences hypomanic and melancholic states from time to time. He feels no need for treatment.
 
  If Jerry did seek treatment, which of the following terms in the DSM-IV would describe Jerry's moods? a. bipolar I
  b. major depressive disorder
  c. cyclothymic pattern
  d. borderline personality

Question 2

Which psychodynamic theory describes the underlying symptoms of conversion disorder?
 
  A) Relief from despair
  B) Repression of anger
  C) Unconscious resolution of internal conflicts
  D) Cognitive deficit



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Answer to Question 1

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If Jerry needed treatment, the DSM-IV term cyclothymic pattern would be used. DSM-IV-TR describes cyclothymic patterns in which individuals cycle between hypomanic and melancholic states but do not qualify for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder.

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Reply 2 on: Jul 19, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

 

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