NU 103 Lecture 2

Question 1

Ways to use a defensive mechanism?

Answer 1

-Maladaptive
-Adaptive

Question 2

Types of defense mechanism

Answer 2

-Altruism
-Suppression
-Reaction formation
-Undoing
-Rationalization
-Dissociation
-Compensation
-Intellectualization
-Conversion

Question 3

Rationalization

Answer 3

-Creating reasonable and acceptable explanations for unacceptable behavior

   Adaptive Use: An adolescent says, “They must already have a boyfriend” when rejected by another adolescent.

   Maladaptive Use: A young adult explains they had to drive home from a party after drinking alcohol because they had to feed the dog.

Question 4

Anxiety Types

Answer 4

-Normal
-Acute (Immediate State)
-Chronic

Question 5

Acute Anxiety

Answer 5

-Threat to the individual sense of security

Question 6

Chronic Anxiety

Answer 6

-Develops over time.
-Physical Manifestations
-Exhaustion, fatigue, and Headaches

Question 7

Levels of Anxiety

Answer 7

-Mild
-Moderate
-Severe
-Panic-

Question 8

Mild Anxiety

Answer 8

-Tension Day-to-Day Living

Question 9

Moderate Anxiety

Answer 9

-Focus on immediate concerns

Question 10

Severe Anxiety

Answer 10

-All Behaviors are aimed at relieving anxiety.

Question 11

Panic-Level of Anxiety

Answer 11

-Details are blown out of proportion.
-Disorganization of personality.
-Loss of rational thought.

Question 12

Treating mild-moderate anxiety

Answer 12

-Always look for feelings*
-Pull feelings out
-Actions for problem-solving
-Refocusing
-Breathing work
-Painting, Coloring
-Journaling

Question 13

Treating Severe to Panic-Level Anxiety

Answer 13

-Never leave the patient
-One-on-one with patient
-No touch, it can trigger the patient
-Simple directives
-The goal is de-escalation*