Psychiatry

What is a key difference in the educational background between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

• A psychiatrist holds an MD degree, while a psychologist typically holds a Master's or PhD.

• A psychiatrist completes a PhD, while a psychologist completes a Master's degree.

• A psychiatrist is a non-medical professional, while a psychologist is a medical doctor.

• A psychiatrist is trained in psychotherapy, while a psychologist is trained in drug therapy.

Which depressive disorder is characterized by a depressed mood that persists over a two-year period but is less severe than major depression?

• Major depression

• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)

• Dysthymic disorder

• Bipolar disorder

What is Dissociative Fugue characterized by?

• Memory loss of personal information.

• Two personalities taking over.

• Sudden unexpected travel and inability to recall previous identity.

• Chronic or sudden disturbances of memory, identity, consciousness, or perception.

What is the primary difference between Delirium and Dementia?

• Delirium involves gradual loss of intellectual abilities, while Dementia involves mental confusion.

• Delirium is characterized by mental confusion and incoherent speech, while Dementia is a gradual loss of intellectual abilities.

• Delirium is caused by alcohol withdrawal, while Dementia is usually due to Alzheimer's.

• Delirium affects personality, while Dementia affects perception.

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What is anorexia nervosa?

• Eating disorder with excessive dieting and refusal to maintain normal body weight.

• Eating disorder with binge eating followed by vomiting, purging, and depression.

• Loss of memory.

• Characterized by unpleasant tension, distress, and avoidance behavior.