Psychological Treatments

Question 1

Ego Syntonic

Answer 1

Has a positive relationship with the disorder. Less likely to seek treatment.

Question 2

Ego Dystonic

Answer 2

Has a negative relationship with the disorder. More likely to seek treatment.

Question 3

External Barriers

Answer 3

It is time consuming and costly to receive treatment for mental disorders.

Question 4

Internal Barriers

Answer 4

Two main types: Ego Syntonic and Ego Dystonic. The types are not inherent to specific disorders.

Question 5

Stages of Change: #1

Answer 5

Pre-contemplation. Characterized by inability or unwillingness to acknowledge the existence of a problem.

Question 6

Stages of Change: #2

Answer 6

Contemplation. Acknowledges the existence of a problem. Unsure or unwilling to change.

Question 7

Stages of Change: #3

Answer 7

Preparation. Recognize the problem and prepare for change.

Question 8

Stages of Change: #4

Answer 8

Action. Involves taking active steps to changing the behaviour.

Question 9

Stages of Change: #5

Answer 9

Maintenance. Individuals continue the healthy habits formed at the action stage.

Question 10

Stressors

Answer 10

Can trigger re-emergence of unhealthy behaviours.

Question 11

Relapse

Answer 11

The return of old unhealthy behaviours leading the individual back to the pre-contemplation stage.

Question 12

Clinical Psychologist

Answer 12

Individual who holds a doctorate in clinical psychology. Not a medical doctor.

Question 13

Therapist

Answer 13

An unregulated profession. Title can be used by anyone.

Question 14

Psychiatrist

Answer 14

Specialized medical doctors that are qualified to prescribe medication.

Question 15

Efficacy Studies

Answer 15

A study done under ideal circumstances with highly selected and homogenous populations.

Question 16

Effectiveness Studies

Answer 16

Tests whether the treatment would work in real-world clinical settings using highly inclusive, heterogenous populations.