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The neo-Freudian Carl Jung suggested the existence of a collective unconscious that contains images shared by all people, called __________.

It is not unreasonable to assume that in ancient times, signs of mental illness were believed to be caused by __________.

John M was diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder (ASPD). Which of the following therapy modalities focuses on helping patients regulate their thoughts and feelings to improve affect regulation, attention, and self-control and is a promising intervention for John?

Per DSM-5-TR criteria, which of the following would exclude a child from receiving a diagnosis of enuresis?

Jeff has been having an affair with another woman. One afternoon, when his wife comes home later than usual, Jeff becomes angry and accuses her of infidelity. Which defense mechanism is behind Jeff’s accusation?

A 48-year-old woman had a choking episode 3 years ago while eating at a restaurant. Since then, she has been afraid to eat a wide range of food, fearing she will choke. This fear has caused her to no longer go out to restaurants and has contributed to significant weight loss. Which diagnosis best matches this clinical picture?

24-year-old Jane was diagnosed with bulimia nervosa. The severity specifier chosen was moderate because of

Which of the following features characterizes somatic symptom disorder?

A 31-year-old female patient with shift work disorder exhibits excessive daytime sleepiness that is interfering with her ability to perform duties as a registered nurse. She is started on armodafinil with good therapeutic response. Modafinil, and its R-enantiomer armodafinil, are hypothesized to promote wakefulness and increase alertness by

Which of the following statements best describe diagnostic considerations for personality disorders in someone under the age of 18 years?