Final Exam Flashcards
When counseling anxiety, the layers beneath the surface are explored to identify the reason behind the behaviors. Which of the following is not a layer?
Stress
Excessive Perspiration, hyperawareness, and overactivity are examples of…
possible symptoms of anxiety
What are the three steps of CBT when dealing with anxiety?
- Identify negative thoughts
- Challenge your negative thoughts
- Replace your negative thoughts with realistic thoughts
After challenging negative thoughts of anxiety, what do you replace the negative thoughts with?
Realistic thoughts
What hormone powers anxiety?
Cortisol
What does the hormone Cortisol do for the body?
Regulates metabolism, blood pressure, etc.
What anxiety disorder is defined as an “irrational fear”?
Phobia
What anxiety disorder is defined as a “state of extreme fear that cannot be controlled”?
Panic disorder
_______ is the most common mind-altering substance used during adolescence.
Alcohol
Youth drug use is typically a ______ activity.
Anger
Emotional prejudice is a strong predictor of ___________?
Intergroup discrimination
Why is forgiveness important?
It frees the forgiver
In order for a therapy to be “cognitive-behavioral,” it must be based on the idea that…
Cognitions lead to behavioral change
Is the idea that desired emotional regulation may be effected through behavioral change, a proposition held by all cognitive-behavioral therapies?
No
What are some propositions held by all cognitive-behavioral therapies?
- Cognitive activity affects behavior
- Cognitive activity may be monitored and altered
- Desired behavior change may be effected through cognitive change
What are the action steps for anxiety therapy?
- Move forward
- Develop relationships
- Help client change thought patterns
Should you rush your client to get better as quickly as possible?
NO, NEVER!!!
What’s the “perfect day” exercise?
Ask the client to imagine a day without their problems
Is a lowered heart rate a symptom of anxiety?
No
Obsessive thoughts, overactivity, and excessive perspiration are examples of…
Anxiety symptoms
Recent evidence suggests that at least some phobias are closely associated with the emotion of:
Disgust
According to conditioning theory incubation is a phenomenon that should lead to:
Extinction
Panic disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and PTSD are examples of:
Types of anxiety disorders
Is substance use disorder a type of anxiety disorder?
No
Anxiety is your body’s natural response to ______.
Stress
What is the first step in overcoming a psychological problem?
Learning about the problem
What are two strategies of CBT to help relax someone with anxiety?
- Calm breathing
- Progressive muscle relaxation
What is “OFAID” when dealing with addiction?
Onset
Frequency
Antecedents (triggers)
Intensity
Duration
What are some effects on the family of an addict?
- Embarrassment
- Feelings of betrayal
- Relationship tension
Is responsibility an effect on the family of an addict?
No
How many phases are in ENright’s Model for forgiveness?
4
Where does guilt fit into the addiction cycle?
Between Substance Abuse and Emotional Trigger
What is a good verse about forgiveness?
1 John 1:9
What is one thing guilt can’t affect?
How God feels about you
Why is anxiety and the church so important?
The church has ignored it for years
What is important to know about anxiety?
It is not a weakness
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Can external situations cause anxiety?
Yes
Can physical well-being cause anxiety?
Yes
Can trauma cause anxiety?
Yes
The best goal in teaching a client a relaxation technique is to __________.
Experience anxiety without feeling overwhelmed
Do addicts feel the desire to use or act for pleasure?
No
What are the steps of the Addiction Cycle?
- Guilt
- Emotional Trigger
- Craving
- Ritual
- Substance Abuse & Addictive Behaviors
How long is the detox period?
7-10 days
What are some patterns of Addictive Behaviors?
- Not being able to stop
- Easily relapsing
- Losing control
- Having a desire to use or act, but no pleasure
- Having more than one addiction at once (cross-addiction)
- Using substances or behaviors to self-medicate
What are the levels of abuse?
- Misuse
- Addiction
- Abuse
Are Endorphins readily produced in an addicted brain?
Yes
Are nerve signals readily produced in an addicted brain?
Yes
Are warning signals readily produced in an addicted brain?
Yes
Are serotonin and dopamine readily produced in an addicted brain?
No
What is the pleasure center in the brain called that plays a role in addiction?
Amygdala
Is addiction a maladaptive coping mechanism?
Yes
Is addiction genetically predisposed?
Yes
Is addiction environmentally and vicariously reinforced?
Yes
Is physical pain apart of the addiction cycle?
No
What does someone go through if they are addicted and trying to stop?
Withdrawal
Is pain a symptom of withdrawal?
Yes
Is intoxication a symptom of withdrawal?
No
Is arousal a symptom of withdrawal?
No
Is love a symptom of withdrawal?
No
What is a CBT technique for anxiety and depression?
Thought stopping
Is sleep a CBT technique?
No
Is thought stopping a CBT technique?
Yes
Is thought changing a CBT technique for anxiety and depression?
No
Is thought incentivizing a CBT technique for anxiety and depression?
No
What is the average amount of times that an addict will relapse in their life?
7 times
Prochaska and Diclemente’s change model includes the following stages: Pre-contemplation, contemplation, ___________, Action, and Maintenance.
Preparation
What is included in Prochaska and Diclemente’s change model? (PCPAM)
- Pre-contemplation
- Contemplation
- Preparation
- Action
- Maintenance
Over ___ million Americans over the age of 12 have an addiction.
20
Over 20 million Americans over the age of ___ have an addiction.
12