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Assessments, Abnormality, Mood Disorders

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What is abnormal behavior?

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atypical or culturally inappropriate behavior
distress to the person or others
impairment in function
psychological dysfunction

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Psychological dysfunctioning is characterized by

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breakdown in cognitive, emotional, or behavioral functioning

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Distress (definition)

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negative internal emotions or experiences that are real to the individual but cannot be observed directly by other people

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What are the limitations to using distress as a indication of mental illness?

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some conditions do not produce distress (e.g. mania)

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Criteria for abnormal

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distress
impairment
dysfunctioning
behaviors include statistical infrequency

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Psychopathology (definition)

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study of psychological disorders

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Prognosis (definition)

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anticipated course of disorder

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Etiology (definition)

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cause or source of a disorder

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Assessment of a disorder involves

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determination of the rate, amount, importance, size or value through use of interviews, observations, tests, and/or neuropsych assessments

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The value of psychological assessments depends on

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reliability
validity
standardization

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Mental status exam focuses on (6)

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appearance/behavior
thoughts
mood
speech
orientation
insight/judgement

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Three main types of neuroimaging

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MRI
EEG
PET

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Classification of Diagnoses

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classical
dimensional
prototypical

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The DSM-5 is an example of which kind of diagnostic approach

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prototypical - combination of classical and dimensional

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Diathesis Stress Model explains that

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individuals with genetic risk are at an increased likelihood of adverse outcomes when exposed to high-risk environments

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The Gene-Environment Correlation Model explains

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genetic makeup may increase the probability that an individual will experience certain events that trigger genetic vulnerability to disorders

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Mood disorders (definition)

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impairment in functioning/thought composed of different types of mood “episodes” or periods of depressed or elevated moods lasting days or weeks

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Three types of mood disorders

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Depressive Disorders
Manic Disorders
Bipolar Disorders

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Symptoms of MDD

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anhedonia
obsessive guilt/grief
loss of appetite
lack of approach behavior
poor concentration
SI/attempts

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There is a profound derease in ______ in depressed patients

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brain metabolism

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The stress-response during depressive episodes is best explained by

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the dysregulation of the HPA and long-term damage to the hippocampus, PFC, and amygdala

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Attributional styles associated with MDD

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internal attribution
stable attribution
global attribution

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The Learned Helplessness Theory explains

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lack of perceived control over life events leads to decreased attempts to improve one’s own situation

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Diagnostic Criteria for MDD

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1 or more depressive episode with the absence of a manic episode

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Diagnostic Criteria for PDD

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symptoms present more days than not for 2 years
increase/decreased appetite
increased/decreased sleep
fatigue
low self-worth
difficulty with decision making and concentration
feelings of hopelessness

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Treatments for depression include

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Behavioral therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Psychosocial Treatments

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Bipolar Disorder (definition)

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a mood disorder that extends beyond what we typically describe as moodiness in which patients experience extreme moods of mania and depression

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Bipolar I

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the mania/manic episode last at least one week; may or may not precede depressive episode

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Bipolar II

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patient meets criteria for hypomanic episode and for an MDE; hypomania doesn’t cause the impairment, the MDE does

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Manic episodes are characterized by

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grandiosity
decreased need for sleep
more talkative
flight of ideas
distractability
impulsive/hypersexual behavior

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DSM-5 Criteria for OCD

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presence of obsession, compulsions, or both

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Obsessions (OCD) definition

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recurrent and persistent thoughts, urges, or images that are experienced, at some time during the disturbance that cause anxiety and/or distress

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Compulsions (OCD) definitions

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repetitive behaviors that the individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rules that must be applied rigidly – aimed at preventing or reducing distress but not realistically connected to the issue they’re trying to control

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OCD vs. OCPD

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OCPD is a personality disorder involving perfectionism, urge to control, inflexible, and rigid thinking – OCD involves obsessions and compulsions

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Treatment for OCD

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behavioral therapy – exposure to fears to learn to manage anxiety without performing the compulsion
Pharmacological (SSRIs)
Exposure and Response Prevention

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Potential causes of OCD

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early life experiences and thought-action fusion

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Similarities between OCD and BDD

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obsessive, intrusive, and repetitive thoughts
excessive time dedicated to the situation
age of onset
anxiety and emotional distress

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Which treatment is seen as most effective for BDD?

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therapy is considered more effective for long-lasting outcomes compared to medication alone

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Body Integrity Identity Disorder

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a person does not identify with a part of their body typically accompanied by a desire to amputate or disable a health appendage

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What is anxiety

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negative mood state characterized by bodily symptoms of physical tension and apprehension about the future

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Panic attacks

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abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within minutes

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Symptoms of panic attack

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sweating/trembling
shortness of breath
feeling of choking
nausea, dizziness, chills
numbness or tingling
derealization or depersonalization
fear of dying

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Social Anxiety Disorder

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overly concerned about approval of other people to the point of avoiding social situations to avoid potential scrutiny

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Treatments for Social Anxiety Disorder

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Cognitive restructuring - identifying core beliefs
medication - combining SSRIs and psychotherapy

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Phobia (definition)

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irritational fear of a specific object or situation that interferes with individuals ability to function

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Causes of phobias

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sometimes because of past experience
traumatic conditioning + prepared + susceptibility to anxiety

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Treatment for phobias

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Exposure therapy – only in extreme cases
systematic sensitization

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GAD Diagnostic Criteria

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Excessive anxiety or worry
Difficulty controlling the worry
Significant Impairment in functioning
Anxiety is associated with:
- restless/easily fatigued
- difficulty concentrating
- irritability
- muscle tension

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Treatments for GAD

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benzodiazepines
CBT

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Common Cognitive Distortions

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arbitrary inferences
catastrophizing
overgeneralization
personalization
labeling and mislabeling
dichotomous thinking

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

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flashbacks involving reliving the trauma over and over, including physical symptoms like racing heart or sweating

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Panic Disorder

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recurrent unexpected panic attacks
avoidance - forms of avoidance

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