Motor disorders (tic disorders, stereotypic movement) — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: _____ disorder is a loss of sensory or motor function (e.g. paralysis, blindness, mutism), often following an acute stressor

Answer: Conversion

Flashcard 2: Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has an onset before age _____

Answer: 12

Flashcard 3: _____ disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by repetitive and pervasive behavior that violates the basic rights of others or societal norms

Answer: Conduct

Flashcard 4: Typical and atypical antipsychotics may be used to treat intractable or distressing tics associated with _____ syndrome

Answer: Tourette

Flashcard 5: _____ disorder involves one or more motor OR verbal tic (but not both) for > 1 year

Answer: Chronic tic

Flashcard 6: _____ disorder is a childhood disorder characterized by poor social interactions, social communication deficits, repetitive/ritualized behaviors, and restricted interests

Answer: Autism spectrum

Flashcard 7: Bilateral lesion of the amygdala results in:

Answer: Klüver-Bucy syndrome (bilateral amygdala lesion) :: Syndrome?

Extra: Klüver-Bucy syndrome results from bilateral destruction of the amygdala (part of the limbic system). It is characterized by hyperorality, hypersexuality, disinhibited behavior, and visual agnosia. It is associated with HSV-1 encephalitis.