Clinical Psychology

Question 1

What does the mental health continuum include?

Answer 1

Good mental health, mental health problems, and mental illness.

Question 2

What is a growth mindset?

Answer 2

The belief that intelligence and strengths can be changed and developed through effort and learning.

Question 3

What are the 4Ps risk factors in mental health?

Answer 3

Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, and Protective factors.

Question 4

What is a specific phobia?

Answer 4

A disorder characterized by marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, often leading to avoidance behavior.

Question 5

What is exposure therapy?

Answer 5

A psychological treatment where the client is gradually exposed to the feared object or situation in a controlled manner to reduce anxiety.

Question 6

What is the order of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs from bottom to top?

Answer 6

Physiological needs, Safety needs, Love/Belonging needs, Esteem needs, Self-actualization.

Question 7

What are the positive symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 7

Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and behavior.

Question 8

What are the negative symptoms of schizophrenia?

Answer 8

Loss of interest or pleasure in normal activities, loss of motivation, and decreased emotional expression.

Question 9

What are the treatments for schizophrenia?

Answer 9

Psychotherapy (CBT), social support, and medical treatment (medication).

Question 10

What are the roles of a clinical psychologist?

Answer 10

Psychological assessment and diagnosis, psychological treatment, and research, teaching, and evaluation.

Question 11

What is the DSM-5?

Answer 11

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, used to diagnose psychiatric illnesses.

Question 12

How does W.H.O define being mentally healthy?

Answer 12

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Question 13

What are adaptive behaviors?

Answer 13

Actions that enable a person to effectively carry out their usual everyday tasks.

Question 14

What are maladaptive behaviors?

Answer 14

Actions that interfere with a person’s ability to carry out their usual activities effectively.

Question 15

What is social wellbeing?

Answer 15

Feeling connected to others, being part of a community, and maintaining healthy relationships.

Question 16

What is emotional wellbeing?

Answer 16

Experiencing positive emotions and feeling generally satisfied with life.

Question 17

What is neuroplasticity?

Answer 17

The idea that the brain can be molded and new neural pathways are created when learning new skills.

Question 18

What does the biopsychosocial framework include?

Answer 18

Biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and mental health.

Question 19

What is a mood disorder?

Answer 19

A mental disorder involving a disabling disturbance in emotional state, ranging from depression to mania.

Question 20

What is anxiety?

Answer 20

A state of arousal involving unpleasant feelings of apprehension or uneasiness about the future.

Question 21

What are obsessions in OCD?

Answer 21

Recurring upsetting or scary thoughts that come into a person’s mind even when they don’t want them to.

Question 22

What are the treatments for OCD?

Answer 22

Exposure and response prevention.

Question 23

What characterizes psychotic disorders?

Answer 23

Loss of contact with reality, leading to confusion and disorganized thinking and behavior.