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Ch. 7: Personality Disorders Flashcards

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how does the biomedical approach classify psychological disorders

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disorder is rooted in biomedical disturbances so solution should be of biomedical nature and work to reduce symptoms

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how does the biopsychosocial approach classify psychological disorders

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disorders have biological, psychological, and social components and require solutions that address all of these components via direct and indirect therapy

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what is the DSM-5

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compilation of many known psychological disorders organized by description of symptoms

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what are positive symptoms

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behaviors, thoughts, feelings that occur in addition to normal psychological behaviors

ex: hallucinations, disorganized thoughts

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what are negative symptoms

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the absence of normal psychological behaviors

ex: affects, avolition

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what are the symptoms of as psychotic disorder

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+ delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thought, disorganized behavior, catatonia
- various negative symptoms

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what kind of disorder is schizophrenia

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a psychotic disorder

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what are the symptoms of schizophrenia

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continuous sx of a psychotic disorder lasting 6+ months with 1+ month of active sx

+ psychotic: delusions and hallucinations
+ disorder: disorganized behavior and thought
- affects, avolition, other negative sx

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What are delusions

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false beliefs that deviate from reality and are not shared by others in society

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Delusions of Reference

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belief that elements in the environment are directed toward the individual (the TV is talking to you)

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Delusions of Perception

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belief person is being interfered with, discriminated against, plotted against, threatened

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Delusions of Grandeur

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belief that the person is remarkable in some way and believes that they are an important icon or great thinker

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what is thought broadcasting

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a delusion in which a person believes their thoughts are being broadcast to the external world

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what is thought insertion

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a delusion in which a person believes other thoughts and ideas are being placed in their head by an outside source

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what are hallucinations

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perceptions that SEEM real but are NOT due to actual external stimuli

ex auditory, visual, tactile

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what is disorganized thought

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thought patterns that manifest by loosening of association

ideas shift from one idea from another so sharply that they are incompressible for a normal person

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what is disorganized behavior

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inability to carry out the tasks of daily living

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what is catatonia

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certain motor movements characterized by either spontaneous movement/activity or persistent rigid posture

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what is echolalia

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a form of disorganized behavior in which someone else’s words are repeated

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what is echopraxia

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a form of disorganized behavior in which someone else’s actions are repeated

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what is an affect

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experience and display of emotion

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what is a blunted affect

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severe reduction in the intensity of affect expression

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what is a flat affect

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virtually no signs of emotional expression

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what is an inappropriate affect

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emotional expression is obviously deviated from content of speech

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what is avolition
decreased engagement in purposeful, goal-directed actions
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what happens during the prodromal phase
a phase of poor adjustment that a patient usually goes through prior to being diagnosed with schizophrenia - deterioration, social withdrawal, peculiar behavior, inappropriate affect, unusual experiences
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what kind of disorder is major depressive disorder
a mood disorder
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what qualifies as a major depressive episode
2+ weeks with 5 of the following, 1 must be***: * ** prominent and persistent depressed mood * ** loss of interest in formerly enjoyable activities - appetite disturbances - substantial weight changes - sleep disturbances - decreased energy - feelings of worthlessness or excessive guilt - difficulty concentrating or thinking - psychomotor sx - thoughts of death or attempted suicide
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what are the sx of a major depressive episode (mnemonic)
SIG E. CAPS Sadness + - Sleep - Interest - Guilt - Energy - Concentration - Appetite - Psychomotor sx - Suicidal thoughts
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what are the sx of major depressive disorder
at least one major depressive episode
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what are the sx of a persistent depressive disorder
dysthymia: depressed mood that is not severe enough to meet the qualifications of a major depressive episode, but that lasts for an extended time, usually ~2 years
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what are the sx of seasonal affective disorder
major depressive episode with a seasonal onset, typically the winter months
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what type of disorder are bipolar disorders
mood disorders
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what are the sx of bipolar disorders (I & II)
manic episodes followed by depressive episodes
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what qualifies as a manic episode
+1 week of abnormal and persistent mood +3 of the following - increased distractibility - decreased need for sleep - inflated self-esteem or grandiosity - racing thoughts - increased goal-directed activity or agitation - pressure speech or increased talkativeness - high-risk behaviors
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what are the sx of a manic episode (mnemonic)
DIG FAST - distractible - insomnia - grandiosity - flight of ideas - agitation - speech (pressured) - thoughtlessness (risky behavior)
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what episodes characterize bipolar I disorder
manic episodes with OR without major depressive episodes
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what episodes characterize bipolar II disorder
hypomania (instead of manic episodes) at least one major depressive episode
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what are the sx of hypomania
mild manic episodes that do not significantly impair functioning or have psychotic features
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what are the sx of cyclothymic disorder
periods of hypomanic episodes and dysthymia sx are not severe enough to be categorized as manic or major depressive episodes
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what neurotransmitters are thought to be responsible for mood disorders
norepinephrine & serotonin ---> monoamine/catecholamine theory high levels = mania low levels = depression
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what are the sx of generalized anxiety disorder
6+ months of disproportionate and persistent worry about many different things often physical sx accompany worrying
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what type of disorder is a phobia
an anxiety disorder
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what are the sx of a specific phobia
irrational fear of a specific object/situation that results in a compelling avoidance
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what are the sx of social anxiety disorder
anxiety due to various social situations
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what are the sx of agoraphobia
fear of being in inescapable situations (panic attack or exacerbation of other illness) which typically results in a fear of leaving your home
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what are the sx of panic disorder
repeated panic attacks, episodes of a sense of impending doom more acute than generalized anxiety, can lead to agoraphobia
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what are the sx of obsessive-compulsive disorder
obsessions - persistent intrusive thoughts and impulses which cause tension compulsions - repetitive tasks which relieve tension
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what are the sx of body dymorphic disorder
unrealistic, negative perception of actually normal body parts results in extreme interventions, surgery, disruption of day-to-day life
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what type of disorder is body dymorphic disorder
an obsessive-compulsive related disorder
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what are the sx of PTSD
1+ month of intrusion, avoidance, negative cognition, and arousal following a traumatic event *ARe Not Avoiding It* --> ARousal, Negative cognition, AVOIDance, InTrusion
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what are intrusion symptoms of PTSD
recurrent reliving of the event thought flashbacks, nightmares, and distress
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what are avoidance symptoms of PTSD
deliberate attempts to avoid the memories, people, places, activities, and objects associated with trauma
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what are negative cognitive symptoms of PTSD
inability to recall key features of a traumatic event, negative mood or emotions, distance from others, and a persistent negative view of the world
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what are arousal sx of PTSD
increased startle response, irritability, anxiety, self-destructive/reckless behavior, sleep disturbances
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what is acute stress disorder
sx of PTSD lasting more than three days but less than one month
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what characterizes dissociative disorders (overall)
person attempts to avoid stress by escaping from their identity with an otherwise intact sense of reality
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what are the sx of dissociative amnesia
inability to recall past experiences, often following PSYCHOLOGICAL (not neurological) trauma
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what occurs during a dissociative fugue
- sudden, unexpected moves away from home - purposeless wandering away from home - deep confusion over identity, sometimes assuming new identities
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what are the sx of dissociative identity disorder
* formerly multiple personality disorder* - components of identity fail to integrate and behavior is dominated by 2+ distinct personalities - usually after severe trauma as a child
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what are the sx of depersonalization/derealization disorder
depersonalization - feeling detached from mind and body | derealization - feeling detached from surroundings
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what characterizes somatic symptom and related disorders (overall)
bodily symptoms that cause significant stress or impairment
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what are the sx of somatic symptom disorder
individuals HAVE 1+ somatic symptom (possibly linked to underlying medical condition) which causes disproportionate stress
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what are the sx of illness anxiety disorder
disproportionate stress over developing a medical condition that they don't currently have
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what are the sx of conversion disorder
- symptoms affecting voluntary motor or sensory functions WITHOUT actual neurologic impairment (paralysis, blindness) - usually following stress or trauma
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what characterizes an ego-syntonic personality disorder
the person perceives behavior as correct and in alignment with their goals
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what characterizes an ego-dystonic personality disorder
the person perceives behavior as an illness and intrusive/bothersome
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what characterizes Cluster A personality disorders
- paranoid, schizotypal, and schizoid personality | - behavior is labeled odd/eccentric
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what are the sx of paranoid personality disorder
pervasive distrust and suspicion over others may be in the prodromal phase of schizophrenia
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what are the sx of schizotypal personality disorder
odd/eccentric thinking, NOT as extreme as schizophrenia ideas of reference - less extreme than delusions of reference magical thinking - superstitious/clairvoyance
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what are the sx of schizoid personality disorder
detachment from social relationships and restricted range of emotions, little desire for social interactions
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what characterizes Cluster B personality disorders
- antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic | - behavior labeled dramatic, emotional or erratic
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what are the sx of antisocial personality disorder
- disregard for and violation of the rights of others | - repeated illegal acts, aggressiveness, and lack of remorse
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what are the sx of borderline personality disorder
- pervasive instability in interpersonal behavior, mood, self-image - identity/self-image disturbance and uncertainty - fear of abandonment
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what occurs during splitting
persons with borderline personality disorder view others as all-good or all-bad as a defense mechanism to their deep uncertainty and instability
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what are the sx of histrionic personality disorder
constant and excessive attention-seeking behavior
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what are the sx of narcissistic personality disorder
- grandiose sense of self-importance or uniqueness - fantasies of success - need for admiration/attention - entitlement affects interpersonal relationships
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what characterizes Cluster C personality disorders
- avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive personality | - behavior is labeled as anxious and fearful
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what are the sx or avoidant personality disorder
- extreme shyness and fear of rejection | - self-perception as socially inept/isolated despite wanting to change
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what are the sx of dependent personality disorder
- continuous need for reassurance and dependence of select people to take action and make decisions
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what are the sx of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
- inflexible perfectionism with love of rules and order | - lifelong and ego-syntonic
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what neurotransmitters are thought to be responsible for schizophrenia
increased dopamine
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what is the effect of neuroleptics
block dopamine receptors side effect = sedation
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what are the biological markers of depression
- high glucose metabolism in the amygdala - hippocampal atrophy after a long illness - abnormally high glucocorticoids (cortisol) - decrease norepinephrine, serotonin, and dopamine
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what are the biological markers of bipolar disorder
- increased norepinephrine and serotonin - genetics (parents) - multiple sclerosis
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what are the biological markers of Alzheimer's
- diffuse atrophy of the brain - flattened sulci in the cerebral cortex - enlarged cerebral ventricles - deficient blood flow in parietal lobes - reduction in acetylcholine and choline acetyltransferase - reduced metabolism in temporal and parietal lobes - senile plaques of the beta-amyloid - neurofibrillary tangles
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what are the sx of parkinson's disease
- bradykinesia (slow body movements) - resting tremor - pill rolling tremor - masklike facies (expressionless face and open mouth) - cogwheel rigidity - shuffling gait with stooped posture **possible dementia or depression**
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what are the biological markers of parkinson's disease
- decreased dopamine production in the substantial nigra, resulting in improper functioning of the basal ganglia

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