Test 2 Flashcards
What evidence based treatment for PTSD involves imaginal and in vivo
prolonged exposure
What evidence based treatment for PTSD involves stuck points
cognitive processing therapy
What are 4 major symptom clusters of ptsd? (list all 4 )
hyperarousal
avoidance
intrusion (re-experiencing)
feeling worse about your self in the world
What constitutes a traumatic event?
Directly, witnessing, learning it occurred to a close friend, experiencing (people who work with people with ptsd)
Which symptoms is present in PTSD and GAD (multiple choice)
problems with concentration
What is malingering?
Deliberately feigning an illness to achieve some goal, such as an insurance settlement
Factitious disorder imposed on another
Pattern of falsification of physical or psychological symptoms in another individual
In many cases, the individual is a mother who appears loving and attentive
Diagnosis of the condition is difficult
. Treatment of somatic symptom disorders
Antidepressant meds such as SSRI reduce anxiety and depression
Meds rarely successful by itself
It is important to demonstrate empathy and accept symptoms as genuine
what is the first sign of a manic episode
decreased need for sleep
what mood disorder does lithium treat?
bipolar
what are becks 6 types of faulty thinking? (atleast 1) (word for word)
Arbitrary inference Personalization Overgeneralization Magnification and exaggeration Polarized thinking Selective abstraction
what are some common symptoms of mania?
Energized, goal oriented behavior
Pressured speech
Increased libido (not decreased libido- that depression)
true or false. Individuals treated with CBT are less likely to relapse after treatment has stopped compared to those taking antidepressants
true
what is not present for both PTSD and Major depression? (multiple choice)
negative emotion
HISTORY OF TRAUMA
Difficulty concentrating
Sleep disturbance
suicide rates for ____ are highest of any demographic group
elderly men
what are 6 common characteristics of suicide? (atleast 2)
- belief that things will never change/ suicide is the only solution
- desire to escape from psychological pain and distressing thoughts and feelings
- triggering events including intense interpersonal conflicts and feelings of depression, hopelessness, guilt, anger
- perceived inability to make progress toward goals
- ambivalence about suicide, a strong underlying desire to live
- suicidal intent is communicated directly or indirectly through verbal or behavioral cues
2 interpersonal social factors that are strongly associated with suicide attempt? (word for word) (list)
Perceived burdensomeness
Thwarted belongingness
__ have higher suicide thoughts
___ are more likely to die because of more lethal choice
women; men
3 factors used in the evaluation of suicidal ideation (list)
intent
plan
means
which is not true about binge
using compensatory behaviors, such as vomiting, fasting, or excessive exercise
. true or false. Anorexia is highly variable and can range from full recovery
true
true or false. Anorexia is more prevalent than bulimia
false
what is most commonly abused substance in US
alcohol
name atleast 1 of the DSM 5 characteristics
A strong desire, craving, or urge to use the substance is present
what is addiction? (definition with blank, fill in addiction)
Compulsive drug-seeking behavior and loss of control over drug use
What is tolerance?
Decrease in the effects of a substance that occur after chronic use
