Exam 1

Question 1

Understand the dimensional approach to defining disorder.

Answer 1

More used in Clinical settings, consists of presenting problem, id symptoms in terms of severity, effect on life functioning, decree to which it causes distress
o Includes “mild, moderate, severe” symptoms
o Symptoms as specifiers

Question 2

Stigma - understand what causes it and methods for fighting it.

Answer 2

Label- undesirable associations- people with label are different- discriminated agains
o Fight through education, aware of assumptions, aware of language, celebrate diversity, acknowledge/educate stigma in action
o Dimensional approach, you are working with them as equals- avoids powerplays

Question 3

Who founded experimental psychology?

Answer 3

Willhelm Wundt- “introspection”

Question 4

Who founded talk therapy - and who influenced him?

Answer 4

Freud (Breuer)

Question 5

Hysteria - how was it treated and by whom? Why were the treatments significant?

Answer 5

Charcot, hypnosis, orgasms, led to cathartic method, psychoanalytic method

Question 6

What was the impact of Clifford Beer’s 1908 book, “A Mind That Found Itself”?

Answer 6

Mental hygiene, his autobiography of time in mental institution, preventative care

Question 7

Define molecular genetics

Answer 7

analysis of DNA to establish link between genetic makeup and physical disorders

Question 8

How does object relations theory diverge from Freud?

Answer 8

Klein, Anna freud, Winnicott

• Focus on relationships instead of pleasure seeking, personality types/positions based on childhood relationships

Question 9

What is the job of the therapist according to self-psychology?

Answer 9

Kohut, 70’s, partnership, acknowledge power dynamics, empathize with and understand the client

Question 10

Generally understand the behavioral activation theory

Answer 10

Levinson, do things everyday with a coach, most powerful non-medical solution to behavior

Question 11

Cognitive therapy emphasizes what? What is the technique? What is the focus?

Answer 11

Mental processes, looks at schemas, change thought processes, cognitive distortions, cognitive restructuring, change pattern, focus on current determinants of disorder

Question 12

Generally understand ACT

Answer 12

CBT & +Psych, incorporates mindfulness, attitude of acceptance, balance with behavior change strategies

Question 13

Understand the existential model

Answer 13

Frankl, find the meaning in life, opportunity in face of adversity

Question 14

Define etiology

Answer 14

What causes mental disorder (Why does it all happen?!?)

Question 15

What are protective factors for mental disorders Table 3.2

Answer 15

Individual- Positive temperament, Above-average intelligence, Social competence, Spirituality or religion

Family- Smaller family structure, Supportive relationships with parents, Good sibling relationships, Adequate monitoring and rule-setting by parents

Community or social- Commitment to schools, Availability of health and social services, Social cohesion

Question 16

Define epidemiology

Answer 16

Study of patterns of diseases/disorders in general population

Question 17

Define resilience

Answer 17

Ability to rise above, bounce back

o Positive attitude, active coping, cognitive flexibility, moral compass, physical exercise, social support

Question 18

Define incidence

Answer 18

New cases at a specific time period

Question 19

Know the advantages of diagnosis discussed in the text.

Answer 19

Healthcare, explanatory value of label, research

Question 20

What does the Mental Status Examination assess?

Answer 20

Appearance
Behavior
Cognition
Feelings
Thinking

Question 21

Define self-monitoring

Answer 21

Can be used for assessment over time. People monitor their own moods, thoughts, behaviors.
Charting – charts can be found online to monitor oneself.
Phone Apps – “Personal Progress Tracker” App
Journaling