Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

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What distinguishes Tourette's Disorder according to diagnostic criteria?

Presence of multiple motor and vocal tics at the same time
Only single motor tics over the course of illness
Multiple tics of either kind without concurrent presentation
Absence of any vocal tics

The correct answer is: Presence of multiple motor and vocal tics at the same time

Tourette's Disorder is identified by the presence of multiple motor tics and one or more vocal tics that are observable. The criterion for diagnosis highlights that these tics must occur many times over a period, typically over a year. The simultaneous presence of both motor and vocal tics is a key characteristic that distinguishes Tourette's from other tic disorders, which may have a more limited presentation. This understanding is essential in clinical settings because the diagnosis influences treatment decisions and interventions. The focus on both types of tics together underscores the complexity of the disorder, reflecting the neurological basis of Tourette’s, which is characterized by varying and sometimes overlapping motor and vocal components.