Pearson chapter 31 Flashcards
affect
a person’s visible emotional state
behavior
a person’s observable actions.
catatonic
a motor disorder with extreme muscle rigidity or flaccidity due to a psychological cause.
delirium tremens (DTs)
a syndrome that occurs due to the withdrawal of alcohol in a physically dependent individual.
delusions
false beliefs maintained despite evidence to the contrary, such as the belief that one is being pursued by government agents or has special powers
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-IV TR)
guidelines published by the American Psychological Association to provide criteria for the diagnosis of mental illnesses; currently in the fourth version with text revision.
hallucinations
perceptions of a sensation in the absence of actual stimuli.
illusions
misinterpretations of stimuli.
paranoid
falsely believing that there is a threat to oneself, such as being spied on or having enemies that do not exist.
phobias
intense, unrealistic fears of a specific object or situation, such as flying, germs, or enclosed spaces.
psychotic
Mental illness
Emotional or mental state of dysfunction that may or
may not be apparent. Anxiety, depression, stress reactions, personality
disorders, psychotic disorders, addictive behaviors
Behaviors
Facial expressions, posture, actions, words.
Behavior intolerable to patient or those around him,
elements of concern for patient’s safety and well-
being and that of others, unusual behavior, evidence
of unusual thoughts
A panic attack
A brief period of intense fear, anxiety, and discomfort
Patient might fear
Dying, having a heart attack, or going crazy or losing
control, or may have a sensation of unreality
(depersonalization)
