Ch 22 Conditions Flashcards
external expression of emotion, or emotional response
affect
loss of memory
amnesia
eating disorder with excessive dieting and refusal to maintain a normal body weight
anorexia nervosa
characterized by unpleasant tension, distress, and avoidance behavior; examples are panic disorder, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety disorders
absence of emotions; lack of interest or emotional involvement
apathy
neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inhibited social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive behavior
autism
these disorders are marked by alternating periods of mania and depression
bipolar disorder
eating disorder with binge eating followed by vomiting, purging, and depression
bulimia nervosa
plant substance from which marijuana is obtained
cannabis
uncontrollable urge to preform an act repeatedly in an attempt to reduce anxiety
compulsion
condition marked by neurologic symptoms with no organic (physical) basis, appearing as a result of anxiety and unconscious inner conflict
conversion disorder
unconscious technique (coping mechanism) used to resolve or conceal conflicts and anxiety; it protects the person against anxiety and stress; examples are acting out, denial, and repression
defense mechanism
acute episodes of confused thinking, disorientation, agitation, and fearlessness; this usually is a reversible impairment
delirium
What is Delirium tremens associated with?
it is associated with alcohol withdrawl
fixed, false belief that cannot be changed by logical reasoning or evidence
delusion
progressive loss of intellectual abilities such as memory, judgement, and reasoning as well as changes in personality
dementia
major psychiatric disorders with chronic sadness, loss of energy, hopelessness, worry, discouragement, and commonly suicidal impulses and thoughts
depressive disorders
conditions involving breakdown in memory, identity, or perception; examples are identity disorder, dissociative amnesia, and depersonalization/derealization disorder
dissociative disorders
central coordinating branch of the personality or mind
ego
unconscious flight from customary surroundings; a sign of dissociative disorder
fugue
false sensory perception (hearing voices and seeing things)
hallucination
major unconscious part of the personality; energy from instinctual drives and desires
id
unstable; undergoing rapid emotional change
labile
elevated expansive state (euphoria) with hyperactivity, talkativeness, and racing thought
mania
no, or very little, ability to speak
mutism
group of childhood disorders characterized by delays in socialization and communication skills; autism spectrum disorder is an example
neurodevelopmental disorders
involuntary, persistent idea, urge, or emotion
obsession
anxiety disorder in which recurrent thoughts and repetitive acts dominate behavior
obsessive-compulsive disorder
overly suspicious system of thinking with fixed delusions of being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated
paranoia
recurrent intense sexual urge, fantasy, and behavior that involves unusual objects, activities, or situations
paraphilia
lifelong patterns of interacting and behavior marked by inflexibility and impairment of social functioning
personality disorders
irrational or disabling fear (avoidance) of an object or situation
phobia
anxiety-related symptoms appear after personal experience of a traumatic event
post-traumatic stress disorder
diagnostic personality test using stimuli (inkblots, pictures, abstract patterns, incomplete sentences) to evoke responses that reflect aspects of an individual’s personality
protective (personality) test
Physician (MD degree) or osteopath (DO degree) with medical training in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders
- Examples are a child psychiatrist (diagnosing and treating children) and a forensic psychiatrist (specializing in legal considerations such as criminal responsibility, guardianship, and competence to stand trial)
psychiatrist
marked by loss of contact with reality, often associated with delusions and hallucinations
psychosis
psychological process that distinguishes fact from fantasy; severely impaired in psychosis
reality testing
defense mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and impulses are automatically pushed into the unconscious, out of awareness
repression
group of chronic psychotic disorders that may include hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, flat affect, and lack of initiative
schizophrenia spectrum disorders
disturbances in a person’s ability to respond sexually or to experience sexual pleasure
sexual dysfunctions
presence of physical symptoms (such as pain or fatigue) that cannot be explained by an actual physical disorder or mental condition
somatic symptom disorders
group of disorders marked by regular overuse of or dependence on psychoactive substances (alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinations, opioids, and sedatives) that affect the central nervous system
substance-related and addictive disorders
internalized conscience and moral aspect of the personality
superego
central nervous system stimulants that may be used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and depression
amphetamines
drugs that treat psychotic symptoms and behavior (schizophrenia, or bipolar disease; second generation anti-psychotics)
atypical anti-psychotics
drugs that lessen anxiety, tension, agitation, and panic attacks
benzodiazepines
focuses on the connection between behavior and thoughts; conditioning (changing behavior patterns by training and repetition) is used to relieve anxiety and improve symptoms of illness
cognitive behavioral therapy
electrical current is used to produce convulsions and loss of consciousness; effective in the treatment of major depression
electroconvulsive therapy
treatment of an entire family to resolve and shed light on conflicts
family therapy
early neuroleptic medications that reduces psychotic symptoms
first generation anti-psychotic drugs
psychoanalytic technique in which the patient verbalizes, without censorship, the passing contents of his or her mind
free association
group of patients with similar problems gain insight into their personalities through discussion and interaction with each other
group therapy
induced trance (state of altered consciousness)
hypnosis
face-to-face discussion of life problems and associated feelings; the patient tells his or her story and has the opportunity to connect emotional patterns in his or her life history with present concerns
insight-oriented therapy
medication used to treat bipolar illness
lithium
any drug that favorably modifies psychotic symptoms; anti-psychotic drug
neuroleptic drug
treatment in which a child, through use of toys in a playroom setting, expresses conflicts and feelings that cannot be communicated verbally
play therapy
treatment that allows the patient to explore inner emotions and conflicts so as to understand and change current behavior
psychoanalytics
group therapy in which a patient expresses feelings by acting out family and social roles with other patients
psychodrama
treatment of psychiatric disorders with drugs
psychopharmacology
drugs that induce calmness, promote sleep, and help lessen anxiety
sedatives
offering encouragement, support, and hope to patients facing difficult life transitions and events
supportive psychotherapy
psychoanalytic process in which the patient related to the therapist as through the therapist were a prominent childhood figure
transference
drugs used to treat severe depression (characterized by a three-ringed fused molecular structure)
tricyclic antidepressants
