Psychiatry - Taking the Psychiatric History

Anamnesis

What term is synonymous with developmental and social history in psychiatric evaluation?

Handedness

What specific item in the general data helps assess for possible neurological disorders?

Genogram

What diagrammatic tool is used to visualize family structure, psychiatric conditions, and dynamics up to the third generation?

Sibling order

What is the term for the patient's order among siblings, such as "eldest of five"?

Marital and Relationship History

Which section of the psychiatric history includes questions about romantic partners, marriages, and breakups?

Stranger (Separation) Anxiety

What developmental milestone in infancy includes a child’s reaction to unfamiliar individuals or separation from caregivers?

List and Describe Family

Which part of the family profile records the reactions and insights of family members toward the patient’s illness?

Toddler stage (1 ½ to 3 years)

In which developmental stage is toilet training consistency a key topic of concern?

Prenatal and Perinatal History

What is the term for the specific developmental history questions concerning prenatal complications and the mother’s emotional state?

Current Living Situation

What term refers to the living conditions, household composition, privacy, and economic circumstances of the patient?

True

T/F: General data includes details such as name, age, religion, and current living situation.

False

T/F: Anamnesis should only be obtained directly from the patient, regardless of age or mental state.

True

T/F: In the toddler stage, developmental history includes gross motor skills, expressive language, and toilet training.

False

T/F: Genograms are limited to listing medical diagnoses only, excluding psychiatric or relational data.

False

T/F: Questions about masturbation or sexual orientation are inappropriate in a psychiatric interview regardless of age.