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Module 10 Flashcards

1
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The factors that contribute to the development of a psychological disorder are referred to as its ________

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etiology

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The term “Diathesis” refers to…

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a vulnerability, or predisposition to a disorder (This could refer to either a biological/genetic or environmental predisposition)

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what is the Diathesis-Stress Model?

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A model of mental health diagnosis that involves looking at risk factors, and the things that can trigger those risk factors into a mental health disorder

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4
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___________ is an illness or disorder of the mind

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Psychopathology

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According to Family Systems Model, problems within a family can…

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be manifested as problems within an individual

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CBT is based on…

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the principles outlined in behavioral psychology, Because thoughts and behaviors can be learned, they can also be unlearned, punished, or extinguished

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7
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Women are more likely than men to experience __________ disorders

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internalizing

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Men are more likely than women to experience _________ disorders.

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externalizing

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9
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Major depressive disorder and generalized anxiety disorder are both ________ (internalizing/externalizing) disorders

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internalizing

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Substance use disorder, conduct disorder, and antisocial personality disorder are all ___________ (Internalizing/externalizing) disorders.

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externalizing

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11
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what is prognosis

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the severity of the symptoms and how significantly they may impact a person’s daily life

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12
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The DSM (does/does not provide) provide information regarding the etiology (causes) of mental health disorders

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does not

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The DSM (does/does not) provide suggested treatments

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does not

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The DSM (does/does not provide) the time course of the disorder, if applicable

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does

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The DSM (does/does not provide) tools for prognosis

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does

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16
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Mental health disorders are _______ _______ – meaning that there are many different causes of each disorder

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multiply determined

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17
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The major benefit of the DSM is that it provides a…

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high degree of agreement between psychologists

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18
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Mental health status exam is a…

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test performed by a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional, that is meant to determine if more mental health treatment is needed.

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19
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What provides a more consistent diagnosis, a structured or unstructured clinical interview?

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Structured

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20
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What is one similarity between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder?

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They both have a free floating trigger, they can be triggered by a wide variety of things

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What differentiates between Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder?

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The intensity/duration of the anxiety

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What are the key features of Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

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A constant, mild anxiety that can be caused by almost anything

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What are the key features of Panic Disorder?

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Short bursts of intense anxiety that can be triggered by almost anything

24
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What are the key features of a specific phobia

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Moderate to intense anxiety caused by exposure to a specific trigger

25
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Social anxiety disorder is the fear of…

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being negatively evaluated

26
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Obsessions are…

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Persistent unwanted thoughts that lead to emotional distress.

27
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Compulsions are…

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ritualized, repetitive behaviors that the individual engages in as an attempt to manage the distress associated with their obsessions

28
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Explain the vicious cycle of OCD

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1) Obsession
2) Anxiety
3) Compulsive behavior
4) Temporary relief

29
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_______ acts are an attempt to relieve the anxiety caused by __________ thoughts.

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Compulsive; obsessive

30
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Mood disorders are those disorders that are associated with significant variations in mood. This includes two major sub-categories…

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depressive disorders and bipolar disorders.

31
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The causes of MDD fall into three categories, which are…

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biological, situational, and cognitive influences

32
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If a person is experiencing:
Loss of sleep
Distractibility
Hyper-agitation
Racing thoughts
Push of speech
Impulsive behaviors
Grandiose delusions
They are probably…

A

Having a manic episode

33
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If a person is experiencing:
Depressed mood
Loss of interest/pleasure
Insomnia or hypersomnia
Feeling worthless or excessive/inappropriate guilt
Decreased concentration
They are probably…

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having a depressive episode

34
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In Bipolar I, the manic episodes are…

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Most severe and impairing.

35
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In Bipolar II, the manic episodes are…

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Less extreme and referred to as hypomanic episodes

36
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In cyclothymia…

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the person experiences an almost constant fluctuation between hypomanic and mildly depressed states for at least one year, with few periods of neutral mood.

37
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positive symptoms of schizophrenia are…

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excesses above what a person not diagnosed with schizophrenia experience

38
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For schizophrenia patients, what type of symptoms respond best to anti-psychotic drugs?

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Positive symptoms

39
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Delusions are…

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false beliefs that are based on a distortion of reality

40
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Persecutory/paranoid Delusions are…

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beliefs that others are spying on you, trying to harm you, out to get you

41
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Grandiose Delusions are…

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beliefs that one has great power, knowledge, talent

42
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Identity Delusions are…

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Beliefs that you are someone else, such as important religious and political figures

43
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Control Delusions are…

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Beliefs that one’s thoughts and behaviors are being controlled by external forces

44
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Negative symptoms of schizophrenia represent…

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deficiencies in behavior from what is observed in those not diagnosed with schizophrenia

45
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Which of the following is NOT a negative symptom?
Amotivation
Flat affect
Poverty of speech
Inability to hear certain things

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Inability to hear certain things

46
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Personality disorders are characterized by…

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maladaptive and inflexible ways of interacting, which are long-lasting and cause problems in work and social situations

47
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Cluster A personality disorders are…

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Odd or eccentric behaviors

48
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Cluster B personality disorders are…

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Dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior

49
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Cluster C personality disorders are…

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Anxious or fearful behavior

50
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What are examples of cluster A personality disorders…

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Paranoid, Schizoid, or Schizotypal Personality Disorders (PDs)

51
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What are examples of cluster B personality disorders…

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Histrionic, Narcissistic, Borderline, or Antisocial PDs

52
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What are examples of cluster C personality disorders…

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Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive PDs

53
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If a person is:
Impulsive
Very manipulative and controlling in relationships
Has a fear of abandonment and a hatred of being alone
They probably have…

A

borderline personality disorder

54
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If a person is:
18 +
have a lifelong history of antisocial conduct
hedonistic, seeking immediate gratification of their own desires without regard to others
quite bright and verbally skilled
They probably have…

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Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)

55
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If a person is:
Lower than average intelligence
acutely aware of their surroundings — but not the people who are present
often focus on aspects of situations that seem unimportant to others
They probably have…

A

Autism Spectrum Disorder

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