Psych 341 Final Flashcards
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Name the DSM symptoms of GAD
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– tense, distracted, worried, cannot sleep well, poor appetite for 3+ mos.
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Name the DSM symptoms of OCD
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anxiety then rituals.
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Name the DSM symptoms of Unipolar Mood Disorder
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BCEMS: sad, neg. thoughts, less energy, appetite is off, pain, at least 2 weeks
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Name the DSM symptoms of Briquet’s Syndrome
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dizzy, indigestion, gas, impotent, bodily pain, not relieved with med. treatment
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Name the DSM symptoms of Panic Disorder
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4 symptoms of recurrent dizziness, sweats, hyperventilation, unreality peaks in 10 minutes
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Seligman’s attribution theory (depression)
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= internal, global and stable set of beliefs about self
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Schwartz’s disregulation model (of stress)
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=feedback loop in body goes awry after environment and body interact
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Holmes and Raye (Social Adjustment Rating Scale)
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=created points for life events to assess illness risk.
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Wells and Borkovec
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= Worried about the fact they worry too much; anxiety could be inborn; metaworried.
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Friedman and Rosenman (Type A personality)
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=found link between hostile, impatient personality and CHD.
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Therapies – Other than meds
for GAD
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(Cognitive)
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Therapies – Other than meds
for OCD
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(ERP)
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Therapies – Other than meds
for Unipolar Depression
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(Cognitive)
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Therapies – Other than meds
Phobia about spiders
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(SD, Behavioral exposure)
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Therapies – Other than meds
BDD
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(ERP)
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Therapies – Other than meds
Somatic Disorders:
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(SIR) Suggestion, Insight and Reinforcement or PTSD exposure if source known.
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Therapies – Other than meds
Stress Disorders
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(verbalize in detail then relax; EMDR)
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Therapies – Other than meds
DBT:
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One on one work with therapist to challenge impulsive thoughts & actions; learn to tolerate anxiety and form group relationships.
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Therapies – Other than meds
ECT/ its use:
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120-140 electric volts to convulse brain
Used as a last resort for severe/ suicidal depression
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Therapies – Other than meds
DID problems with lost time:
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Hypnotherapy, recover gaps in memory, merge personalities to one.
21
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Drugs and Specific Conditions, ID the disorder
Thorazine treats what?
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psychosis
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Drugs and Specific Conditions, ID the disorder
Benzodiazepines
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GAD
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Drugs and Specific Conditions, ID the disorder
MAO inhibitors and tricyclics
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depression
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Drugs and Specific Conditions, ID the disorder
SSRIs and SNRI
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depression & some anxieties
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Drugs and Specific Conditions, ID the disorder
| Abilify
bipolar
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Neurotransmitters
| Anxiety
GABA low
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Neurotransmitters
| Depression
serotonin and norepinephrine low
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Neurotransmitters
| Schizophrenia
dopamine high
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Neurotransmitters
| OCD
serotonin low
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Neurotransmitters
| Bipolar
faulty ion exchange or low serotonin, hi NOREP
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Somatic Symptoms ID the name or label
| Constant worry over minor physical discomforts
- Illness Anxiety Disorder
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Somatic Symptoms ID the name or label
| MD’s urge psychotherapy:
Condition doesn’t respond to treatment or follow typical course of development.
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Somatic Symptoms ID the name or label
| Long-term physical pain that does not respond to medical interventions
-Primary Pain disorder
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Somatic Symptoms ID the name or label
| Gas, blurred vision, indigestion, sexual impotence and pain point to:
Briquet’s or somatization disorder.
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Somatic Symptoms ID the name or label
| Brief but severe loss of function when under stress
Conversion disorder
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Amnesia
– inability to recall important personal events and information.
Dissociative Disorders
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DID (dissociative ID disorder)
two or more separate personalities with distinct memories, emotions, etc.
Dissociative Disorders
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Dissociative Fugue
– forgets important personal info and flees to an entirely new location.
Dissociative Disorders
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Types of Subpersonalities
(mutually amnesic, mutually cognizant and one-way amnesic).
Dissociative Disorders
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Causes of DID
(trauma in childhood of physical or sexual nature under age 5; very suggestible in preschool yrs).
Dissociative Disorders
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What is the relation between SES and Schizophrenia?
Lowest SES has 5 times more than the highest SES
Schizophrenia
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Label for S who is incoherent, confused, flat affect
disorganized
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Only one word in a statement is linked to another; ideas don’t flow
Loose association
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Motor movements are stiff or agitated:
catatonic
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Label for S who is delusional & hallucinating:
paranoid
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Systematic Desensitization:
Create hierarchy of fears and then introduce relaxation at each level. Remain relaxed while thinking or interacting with feared object.
Behavioral Therapy
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Modeling or Social Learning:
Observe and then emulate the behavior of another person who is getting rewarded.
Behavioral Therapy
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Operant Conditioning:
Behavior that de- or increases because it has been reinforced previously.
Behavioral Therapy
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Classical Conditioning:
Making associations between stimulus and response dynamics e.g., girl who fears sound of water because it’s associated with pain in feet.
Behavioral Therapy
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Critique of behaviorism:
ignores thoughts, anticipation and motivation and focuses only on the observed actions, statements and movements of others.
Behavioral Therapy
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Jenny says “I’ll never be happy again” this exhibits what sort of irrational thinking?
Overgeneralization
Cognitive Theory
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In a situation where Dave has social anxiety he says to himself: “I am going to talk to five new people today”. This technique is known as:
Self Instruction Training
Cognitive Theory
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Beck and Ellis believe that thoughts precede what?
Feelings and Actions
Cognitive Theory
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Anna thinks that people who frown at her think she is unattractive. What mistake is she making?
Mindreading
Cognitive Theory
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ACT stands for
acceptance and commitment therapy where one should try to observe problems and accept self.
Cognitive Theory
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What is the weight set point?
Hypothalamus tries to maintain weight in a limited range; metabolism shifts
Eating Disorders
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Describe an enmeshed family pattern.
Overinvolved with family, poor boundaries and lack of independence
Eating Disorders
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What do the VMH and LH do within the body?
VMH signals fullness
while LH signals hunger
Eating Disorders
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Treatments for Anorexia?
1:1 nursing care, family therapy and increased caloric intake.
Eating Disorders
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Treatments for Bulimics?
Group therapy, SSRIs, diaries to identify triggers.
Eating Disorders
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Humanistic therapy focuses on UPR. What is it and how does one obtain it?
No conditions of worth; therapist who is genuine, empathic and honest; active listening.
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How does an existentialist proceed with treatment?
Urges freedom and responsibility; confrontational to encourage authenticity; role plays.
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Explain how PTSD therapists help.
They educate S’s about symptoms (sleeplessness and nightmares, distancing from friends and family, edginess) and what to expect. Then expose them to fear while relaxing; also help them with drugs and groups.
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Theories to explain DID?
Hypnosis, Repression, State Dependent Learning, Reinforcement.
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Couples therapy and leaderless groups:
couples are asked to change patterns of communication & show support, leaderless groups are those with same problem but no therapist (like AA).
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Name a PD that is characterized by angry, suspicious and asocial behavior:
Paranoid
Personality Disorders
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ID the PD that involves exaggerated language, superficial behavior and attempts at being the center of attention :
Histrionic
Personality Disorders
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Name the PD that is characterized by feelings of worthlessness and shyness:
Avoidant
Personality Disorders
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What percentage of people are classified with a PD?
9-13% But many individuals have more than one.
Personality Disorders
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What treatments are best for schizotypal disorders?
Drugs and assertive therapists who guide them toward reality, help them learn norms & good manners.
Personality Disorders
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Which PDs have better treatment outcomes? Those in the Anxious Category
- Avoidant, Dependent, OCPD.
Personality Disorders
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Which PD responds best to low levels of clozapine?
Schizotypal.
Personality Disorders
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If James charms you so that he can ask for a loan and then never repays you for it, he might be:
antisocial
Personality Disorders
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Manny believes he has the best personality and is the best performer in his company. However, he never compliments anyone else. He’s egotistical to a fault. He may have
Narcissistic PD.
Personality Disorders
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If a therapist involves a client in feeling positive emotions, studying the emotions of others, and learning social skills, I might be treating for:
schizoid PD.
Personality Disorders
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Describe a motivational symptom of depression:
No goals or volition.
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Describe a somatic symptom of depression:
Gas, pain
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Describe a cognitive symptom:
Pessimistic, negative
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Describe a behavioral symptom:
talks and moves slowly
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How long should depression persist?
2 weeks or more
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What does SIR stand for? Examples.
Suggestion, Insight, Reinforcement.
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Explain Conversion symptoms.
Short-term dramatic symptoms that pass after stress.
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Treatments for Illness Anxiety Disorders.
Same as for OCD: ERP and SSRIs
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Treatments for Trichotillomania:
CBT (groups, barriers)
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Treating Primary Pain Disorder?
SIR & SSRIs.
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Wells’ and Borkovec’s views of worrying suggest that it can be beneficial in what ways?
Reduces physical arousal and stress and symptoms of GAD.
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“Being mindful” of one’s thoughts refers to what set of attitudes?
Monitoring one’s cognitions without judgment.
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Age of Onset of MND (Major Neurocognitive Disorder):
65; peaks 80-85 years with 50%.
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MND is what? Drugs used to treat?
Major Neurocognitive Disorder and Acetylcholine enhancers (Aricept) as well as Glutamate regulators (Namenda).
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DBT means what and is best at treating what disorder?
Dialectical Behavior Therapy and is used to treat borderline PD.
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Describe the Type D personality profile.
Negative affect & social inhibition; correlated with CHD.
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How does biofeedback work and why?
Connect body to electromyograph and monitor breathing, HR, muscle tension. Then reverse subtle signals.
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What is a malingerer?
Fakes illness for external gain.
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Describe behavioral medicine techniques and psychoneuroimmunology.
BM combines psychological methods with medical care to improve a weakened immune system with sluggish response to antigens.
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What are the gender and suicide issues for psychosis?
No gender differences but higher suicide rate (15%)
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Describe the panic disorder brain circuit.
Amygdala, VMH, gray matter & locus ceruleus.
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How does agoraphobia differ from social anxiety disorder?
A is fear of public places but SAD is fear of evaluation and judgment of others.
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8) What differences exist among ethnic groups for PTSD?
Hispanics have higher PTSD rates due to beliefs about fate & tendency to dissociate.
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How do therapists treat DID disorder?
Educate, recover memories, merge into one personality.
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What role does the ANS play in stress?
Arousal of sympathetic nervous system through fibers that impact breathing, HR, adrenal glands.
