Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) Practice Exam

What type of tics are present in the Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder?

1. Multiple motor and vocal tics

2. Single or multiple motor or vocal tics

3. Only persistent vocal tics

4. Single motor tics only

The correct answer is: Single or multiple motor or vocal tics

The category of tics associated with Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder includes single or multiple motor or vocal tics. This disorder is characterized by a variety of motor tics (such as blinking or head jerking) and vocal tics (such as throat clearing or grunting) that may occur either in isolation or in combination. Chronicity is a defining feature of the disorder, meaning that the tics must persist for a significant amount of time, typically over a year. This allows for variability in the type and number of tics experienced by individuals diagnosed with the disorder. The emphasis on having either motor or vocal tics, or a combination of both, distinguishes this type of tic disorder from others, such as Tourette’s disorder, which requires both motor and vocal tics to be present. The options highlighting the presence of only one type of tic or a requirement for multiple tics do not align with the broader scope encompassed by the disorder's definition. Therefore, recognizing that both single and multiple tics can meet the criteria for Persistent Motor or Vocal Tic Disorder is crucial in understanding the disorder.