Question

Identify the disorder Major Chandra is suffering from:

• A. Conversion Disorder
• B. Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
• C. Illness-Anxiety Disorder
• D. Generalised Anxiety Disorder
• A. Adjustment Disorders
• B. Somatic Symptom Disorder
• C. Separation Anxiety Disorder
• D. Social Anxiety Disorder
• A. Paralysis
• B. Depressed mood
• C. Emotional Numbing
• D. Exfoliation
• A. Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
• B. Dissociative Disorders
• C. Bipolar and Related Disorders
• D. Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders
• A. DSM V
• B. ICD V
• C. GSM IV
• D. ISM V

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Major Chandra is exhibiting symptoms consistent with Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is characterized by recurrent flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety following a traumatic event. His experience of being in a life-threatening situation, witnessing violence, and getting injured contributes to the development of PTSD.
• (1) False: Conversion Disorder involves neurological symptoms without a medical cause, not flashbacks or nightmares. 
• (2) True: PTSD is marked by flashbacks and nightmares after experiencing a traumatic event. 
• (3) False: Illness-Anxiety Disorder involves preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, which does not align with Chandra’s symptoms.
• (4) False: Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves excessive worry about various aspects of life, not specifically related to traumatic experiences.

Answer 2

Adjustment Disorders are classified as trauma and stress-related disorders that occur when an individual experiences difficulty coping with a specific stressor, such as a significant life change or stressful event. They can manifest with symptoms of anxiety, de- pression, or disturbances in conduct following a stressful situation.
• (1) True: Adjustment Disorders are indeed categorized under Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders. 
• (2) False: Somatic Symptom Disorder involves physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment but is not classified as a trauma-related disorder. 
• (3) False: Separation Anxiety Disorder primarily occurs in children and is characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about separation from home or attachment figures, not necessarily related to trauma. 
• (4) False: Social Anxiety Disorder involves intense fear of social situations and is not classified under trauma and stress-related disorders.

Answer 3

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can manifest with a variety of symptoms following a traumatic event. In Major Chandra’s case, he experiences flashbacks and nightmares, which are characteristic symptoms of PTSD. Other common symptoms include:
• (1) False: Paralysis is not a recognized symptom of PTSD. 
• (2) True: Depressed mood can occur in individuals with PTSD, but it is not one of the hallmark symptoms. 
• (3) True: Emotional numbing is a specific symptom of PTSD, where individuals feel detached from their emotions and surroundings. 
• (4) False: Exfoliation is not related to PTSD and generally refers to skin conditions.

Answer 4

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is categorized under Trauma and Stress Related Disorders. This classification encompasses disorders that can occur after exposure to a traumatic or stressful event. Here’s a brief overview of the options:
• (1) False: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders involve physical symptoms without a clear medical cause, not related to trauma. 
• (2) False: Dissociative Disorders involve disruptions in consciousness, memory, or identity, which is different from PTSD. 
• (3) False: Bipolar and Related Disorders are mood disorders characterized by alternating episodes of mania and depression. 
• (4) True: Trauma and Stress Related Disorders include PTSD, which arises from traumatic experiences.

Answer 5

The correct manual for classifying psychological disorders is the DSM V (Di- agnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition). Here’s a brief overview of the options:
• (1) True: DSM V is widely used by mental health professionals for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders. 
• (2) False: ICD V refers to the International Classification of Diseases, but the latest version is ICD-11, which includes mental health disorders but is not the primary manual for psychological disorders. 
• (3) False: GSM IV is not a recognized manual in the field of psychology. 
• (4) False: ISM V is not an official classification system for psychological disorders.