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Which statement defines withdrawal accurately?
Which statement defines withdrawal accurately?
What does the disease model of addiction propose?
What does the disease model of addiction propose?
What do impaired control theories suggest about addiction?
What do impaired control theories suggest about addiction?
How many symptoms must an individual exhibit to be diagnosed with gambling disorder?
How many symptoms must an individual exhibit to be diagnosed with gambling disorder?
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What is the public health model focused on?
What is the public health model focused on?
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What does hyperactive sexual desire disorder entail?
What does hyperactive sexual desire disorder entail?
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Which anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent and excessive worry over various issues?
Which anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent and excessive worry over various issues?
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What therapeutic technique gradually exposes individuals to fear-inducing stimuli?
What therapeutic technique gradually exposes individuals to fear-inducing stimuli?
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What is a characteristic feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
What is a characteristic feature of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
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Which concept refers to the belief in one's ability to successfully perform tasks?
Which concept refers to the belief in one's ability to successfully perform tasks?
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What symptom is commonly associated with major depressive disorder?
What symptom is commonly associated with major depressive disorder?
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What does the avoidance theory of worry suggest?
What does the avoidance theory of worry suggest?
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What is flooding in the context of exposure therapy?
What is flooding in the context of exposure therapy?
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Which of the following is a common symptom of panic attacks?
Which of the following is a common symptom of panic attacks?
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What does interoceptive exposure involve?
What does interoceptive exposure involve?
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What disorder is characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in appearance?
What disorder is characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in appearance?
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What can be considered a protective factor against developing a mental disorder?
What can be considered a protective factor against developing a mental disorder?
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What is a core characteristic of neuroticism as a personality trait?
What is a core characteristic of neuroticism as a personality trait?
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What best describes exposure and response prevention (ERP)?
What best describes exposure and response prevention (ERP)?
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What is a token economy?
What is a token economy?
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What is modeling in the context of learning?
What is modeling in the context of learning?
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What does cognitive restructuring aim to address?
What does cognitive restructuring aim to address?
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What is a behavioral experiment used for in cognitive-behavioral therapy?
What is a behavioral experiment used for in cognitive-behavioral therapy?
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What does unconditional positive regard entail?
What does unconditional positive regard entail?
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What is the diathesis-stress model used to explain?
What is the diathesis-stress model used to explain?
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What characterizes a panic disorder?
What characterizes a panic disorder?
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What defines comorbidity in mental health?
What defines comorbidity in mental health?
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An individual with abnormal cognitions about shape, weight and self-worth, but normal body weight, and who binge eats, diets and purges is most likely to be diagnosed with:
An individual with abnormal cognitions about shape, weight and self-worth, but normal body weight, and who binge eats, diets and purges is most likely to be diagnosed with:
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In comparison with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder does not include:
In comparison with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder does not include:
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Currently, the most evidence-based treatment for anorexia nervosa is:
Currently, the most evidence-based treatment for anorexia nervosa is:
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The dual pathway model of bulimia nervosa suggests that binge eating episodes are triggered by:
The dual pathway model of bulimia nervosa suggests that binge eating episodes are triggered by:
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'Tolerance' of a substance refers to:
'Tolerance' of a substance refers to:
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In the treatment of substance use disorders, medication can be useful to:
In the treatment of substance use disorders, medication can be useful to:
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Which of the following is not a criterion for gambling disorder?
Which of the following is not a criterion for gambling disorder?
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Compared to the general community in Australia, individuals who use methamphetamine are:
Compared to the general community in Australia, individuals who use methamphetamine are:
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Cognitive errors hypothesized to result in problem gambling include all of the following except:
Cognitive errors hypothesized to result in problem gambling include all of the following except:
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Which of the following is not one of Kaplan's stages of sexual functioning?
Which of the following is not one of Kaplan's stages of sexual functioning?
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A paedophilic act is also classified as incest if:
A paedophilic act is also classified as incest if:
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Psychological research has explained marital problems in terms of:
Psychological research has explained marital problems in terms of:
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Which of the following does not form part of the definition of abnormal behaviour?
Which of the following does not form part of the definition of abnormal behaviour?
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The rational-emotive therapist Albert Ellis believed that people respond to:
The rational-emotive therapist Albert Ellis believed that people respond to:
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The main drawback of drug treatment for psychological problems is the:
The main drawback of drug treatment for psychological problems is the:
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The diathesis-stress model explains mental disorders in terms of:
The diathesis-stress model explains mental disorders in terms of:
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The dimensional approach to mental disorders argues that disorders:
The dimensional approach to mental disorders argues that disorders:
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The most effective treatment for a specific phobia is:
The most effective treatment for a specific phobia is:
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Development of a panic disorder requires:
Development of a panic disorder requires:
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According to the Wells meta-cognitive model of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), an individual with GAD is likely to have:
According to the Wells meta-cognitive model of generalised anxiety disorder (GAD), an individual with GAD is likely to have:
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Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has a lifetime prevalence in Australia of about:
Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) has a lifetime prevalence in Australia of about:
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Which of the following is not true of cognitive behaviour therapy in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder?
Which of the following is not true of cognitive behaviour therapy in the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder?
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According to the research evidence, the most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is:
According to the research evidence, the most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder is:
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Obsessive-compulsive disorder has a prevalence rate of about:
Obsessive-compulsive disorder has a prevalence rate of about:
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According to the DSM-5, the presence of OCD is diagnosed using which criteria?
According to the DSM-5, the presence of OCD is diagnosed using which criteria?
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Which of these is not a common task in cognitive-behavioural treatment of OCD?
Which of these is not a common task in cognitive-behavioural treatment of OCD?
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Diana is concerned about her physical appearance. She constantly thinks that her body is the wrong shape and size, despite having had cosmetic surgery. Diana is displaying signs of:
Diana is concerned about her physical appearance. She constantly thinks that her body is the wrong shape and size, despite having had cosmetic surgery. Diana is displaying signs of:
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Biological, learning and cognitive models of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) all recognize that:
Biological, learning and cognitive models of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) all recognize that:
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For posttraumatic stress disorder, the treatment with the best long-term outcome according to randomized controlled trials is:
For posttraumatic stress disorder, the treatment with the best long-term outcome according to randomized controlled trials is:
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Which of the following options is not an example of a re-experiencing symptom of PTSD?
Which of the following options is not an example of a re-experiencing symptom of PTSD?
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Based on research evidence, which of the following is more likely to result in PTSD?
Based on research evidence, which of the following is more likely to result in PTSD?
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In the psychological treatment of PTSD, which of the following is a component of cognitive behaviour therapy for PTSD?
In the psychological treatment of PTSD, which of the following is a component of cognitive behaviour therapy for PTSD?
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Postnatal depression is a:
Postnatal depression is a:
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After a first episode of depression, most people will:
After a first episode of depression, most people will:
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The association between depression and physical/medical illness is not explained by:
The association between depression and physical/medical illness is not explained by:
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Which of the following does current research evidence not support as an effective treatment for depression?
Which of the following does current research evidence not support as an effective treatment for depression?
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Aaron Beck's cognitive theory of depression suggests that in individuals with depression:
Aaron Beck's cognitive theory of depression suggests that in individuals with depression:
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Established risk factors for bipolar disorders include:
Established risk factors for bipolar disorders include:
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On average, an individual with bipolar I or II disorder is likely to experience:
On average, an individual with bipolar I or II disorder is likely to experience:
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When treating people with bipolar disorder, offering psychoeducation sessions as well as medication is likely to:
When treating people with bipolar disorder, offering psychoeducation sessions as well as medication is likely to:
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The use of 'schizophrenia' as a diagnosis has been challenged because:
The use of 'schizophrenia' as a diagnosis has been challenged because:
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In psychosis, negative symptoms include:
In psychosis, negative symptoms include:
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Large-scale surveys suggest that psychotic experiences are:
Large-scale surveys suggest that psychotic experiences are:
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During treatment of an acute episode of psychosis, medication is likely to:
During treatment of an acute episode of psychosis, medication is likely to:
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For people with long-term psychosis and persistent positive symptoms, provision of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as medication is likely to:
For people with long-term psychosis and persistent positive symptoms, provision of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as medication is likely to:
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Anorexia nervosa is mainly a disorder of:
Anorexia nervosa is mainly a disorder of:
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What does a model suggesting individuals with bipolar disorder have difficulties regulating?
What does a model suggesting individuals with bipolar disorder have difficulties regulating?
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Which temperamental traits are associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder?
Which temperamental traits are associated with an increased risk for bipolar disorder?
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What is the primary purpose of psychoeducation?
What is the primary purpose of psychoeducation?
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What does interpersonal and social rhythm therapy aim to manage?
What does interpersonal and social rhythm therapy aim to manage?
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What defines a positive symptom in schizophrenia?
What defines a positive symptom in schizophrenia?
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What is affective flattening?
What is affective flattening?
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What does a paranoid delusion involve?
What does a paranoid delusion involve?
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Which symptom is associated with disorganized thinking?
Which symptom is associated with disorganized thinking?
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What characterizes seasonal affective disorder?
What characterizes seasonal affective disorder?
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What is the main focus of interpersonal psychotherapy?
What is the main focus of interpersonal psychotherapy?
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Which of the following best describes rapid cycling bipolar disorder?
Which of the following best describes rapid cycling bipolar disorder?
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What defines a hypomanic episode?
What defines a hypomanic episode?
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What is a primary goal of pleasant activity scheduling?
What is a primary goal of pleasant activity scheduling?
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What does substance misuse in bipolar disorder refer to?
What does substance misuse in bipolar disorder refer to?
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What is the most likely consequence of underdiagnosis problems?
What is the most likely consequence of underdiagnosis problems?
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What is tardive dyskinesia primarily caused by?
What is tardive dyskinesia primarily caused by?
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Which disorder is characterized by excessive worry about an undiagnosed condition?
Which disorder is characterized by excessive worry about an undiagnosed condition?
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What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the context of the dopamine hypothesis?
What is the primary function of neurotransmitters in the context of the dopamine hypothesis?
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What characterizes conversion disorder?
What characterizes conversion disorder?
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What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating bipolar disorder?
What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in treating bipolar disorder?
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Which randomized controlled trial (RCT) demonstrated the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for managing anxiety in bipolar disorder?
Which randomized controlled trial (RCT) demonstrated the efficacy of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) for managing anxiety in bipolar disorder?
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What aspect of treatment did Family-Focused Therapy (FFT) improve to help reduce relapse rates in bipolar disorder?
What aspect of treatment did Family-Focused Therapy (FFT) improve to help reduce relapse rates in bipolar disorder?
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In which stage of treatment was Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) found to be more effective than standard management?
In which stage of treatment was Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) found to be more effective than standard management?
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What treatment approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and minimal psychiatric care to reduce episodes in bipolar disorder?
What treatment approach combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and minimal psychiatric care to reduce episodes in bipolar disorder?
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What was one of the results of the RCT conducted by Miklowitz et al.(2003) regarding Family-Focused Therapy?
What was one of the results of the RCT conducted by Miklowitz et al.(2003) regarding Family-Focused Therapy?
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When was the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for bipolar disorder conducted?
When was the first randomized controlled trial (RCT) on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for bipolar disorder conducted?
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What is one of the key methods included in the CBT intervention for bipolar disorder?
What is one of the key methods included in the CBT intervention for bipolar disorder?
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Study Notes
Bipolar Disorder
- Individuals with bipolar disorder struggle with regulating goal-directed behavior.
- Increased risk for bipolar disorder associated with emotional reactivity and impulsivity.
- Psychoeducation aims to inform individuals and families about mental health conditions and coping strategies.
- Interpersonal and social rhythm therapy focuses on managing daily routines and social relationships for bipolar disorder.
Schizophrenia
- Positive symptoms include hallucinations and delusions which extend beyond typical life experiences.
- Affective flattening refers to a reduced range and intensity of emotional expression in schizophrenia.
- Paranoid delusions involve irrational beliefs of being persecuted or harmed.
- Disorganized thinking is characterized by incoherent connections between ideas.
- The acute phase of schizophrenia is marked by the presence of hallucinations and delusions.
Seasonal Affective Disorder & Psychotherapy
- Seasonal affective disorder is a specific type of depression occurring primarily in fall and winter.
- Interpersonal psychotherapy works on improving interpersonal relationships to alleviate psychological distress.
Rapid Cycling & Hypomanic Episodes
- Rapid cycling bipolar disorder is defined by frequent shifts between manic/hypomanic and depressive episodes.
- Hypomanic episodes involve mildly elevated mood and increased energy without significant impairment.
Therapy Techniques
- Pleasant activity scheduling aims to engage individuals in enjoyable activities to combat depression.
- Substance misuse in bipolar disorder often refers to using alcohol or drugs to cope with mood swings.
- Self-monitoring involves observing and recording one's emotional state for self-awareness.
Disorders & Symptoms
- Cyclothymic disorder is characterized by chronic mood fluctuations between hypomania and mild depression.
- Illness anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about having a serious undiagnosed condition.
- Tardive dyskinesia is primarily caused by long-term use of neuroleptic drugs.
- Conversion disorder results in physical and sensory problems without identifiable medical causes.
Psychological Constructs
- Distress refers to emotional or psychological discomfort impacting well-being.
- Dysfunction indicates impaired functioning in thoughts, emotions, or behaviors.
Addiction & Related Theories
- The disease model of addiction proposes addiction as a chronic medical condition due to brain changes.
- Impaired control theories suggest addiction results from difficulties in behavior regulation.
Therapy Types
- Motivational enhancement therapy aims to increase individual motivation for behavioral change.
- Sensate focus exercises are used to enhance intimacy and connection through physical touch in therapy.
Disorders of Interest
- Gender dysphoria involves distress from the incongruence between experienced and assigned gender.
- Exhibitionistic disorder is characterized by sexual arousal from exposing genitals to unsuspecting individuals.
- Bulimia nervosa includes binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.
General Concepts
- Clinically significant symptoms impact daily functioning meaningfully and are crucial for diagnosing psychological disorders.
- Systematic desensitization treats phobias and anxiety disorders through gradual exposure techniques.### Hyperactive Sexual Desire Disorder
- Characterized by excessive preoccupation with sexual thoughts and behaviors.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Involves persistent and excessive worry about various issues.
Exposure Therapy
- A therapeutic technique that gradually exposes individuals to fear-inducing stimuli.
- Includes methods such as flooding, which provides immediate and intense exposure to feared stimuli.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Defined by the presence of obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors).
- Treatment often involves cognitive restructuring to challenge negative thought patterns and exposure and response prevention (ERP).
Self-Efficacy
- Refers to the belief in one's ability to successfully perform tasks, influencing task approach.
Major Depressive Disorder
- Common symptom includes sleep disturbances.
Avoidance Theory of Worry
- Proposes that worry serves to avoid distressing emotions.
Panic Disorder
- Characterized by recurring and unexpected panic attacks involving extreme fear or discomfort.
Interoceptive Exposure
- Involves exposure to internal bodily sensations related to anxiety.
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Involves obsessive focus on perceived flaws in appearance, often alongside disordered eating behaviors.
Protective Factors for Mental Health
- Social support serves as a protective factor against developing mental disorders.
Neuroticism
- A personality trait linked to a tendency to experience negative emotions.
- Associated with anxiety and negative emotional states.
Token Economy
- A behavioral intervention that uses rewards (tokens) for desired behaviors.
Modeling in Learning
- Learning occurs through observation and imitation of others' behavior.
Comorbidity
- Refers to experiencing multiple mental disorders simultaneously.
Treatment of Eating Disorders
- Cognitive behavior therapy is currently the most evidence-based treatment for anorexia nervosa and effective for bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder.
Substance Use and Gambling Disorders
- Tolerance refers to needing increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
- Gambling disorder criteria include a need to gamble with increasing amounts and preoccupation with gambling.
Diathesis-Stress Model
- Explains how mental disorders can develop from the interaction between biological predispositions and environmental stressors.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Effective for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
- Clients are assisted in identifying and challenging negative beliefs.
PTSD Treatment
- Prolonged exposure is recognized as having the best long-term outcomes in PTSD treatment.
- Cognitive behavioral therapy components for PTSD include psychoeducation, imaginal exposure, and cognitive restructuring.
Postnatal Depression
- A less common but serious disorder occurring after childbirth, recognized as requiring specific attention and care.### Depression and Episodes
- After a first episode of depression, most individuals are likely to experience another depressive episode (relapse).
- Treatments for depression include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal psychotherapy, medication, and bright light therapy; all have been validated by current research.
Links Between Depression and Physical Illness
- The association between depression and medical illness is not explained by better immune functioning in depressed individuals.
- Contributing factors include ongoing stressors related to medical conditions, physical/hormonal changes, and unhealthy lifestyle choices.
Cognitive Theory of Depression
- Aaron Beck's cognitive theory posits that dysfunctional negative cognitions lead to depressive symptoms, and these symptoms can also perpetuate negative thought patterns.
Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors
- Established risk factors for bipolar disorder encompass biological/genetic factors, temperament traits, and stressful life events.
Bipolar Disorder Patterns
- On average, individuals with bipolar I or II disorder experience more time being depressed than manic or hypomanic.
Treatment Approaches for Bipolar Disorder
- Offering psychoeducation alongside medication in bipolar disorder treatment is likely to reduce the rate of relapse.
Challenges in Schizophrenia Diagnosis
- The diagnosis of schizophrenia faces scrutiny due to overlapping symptoms with other mental disorders, the occurrence of psychotic phenomena in the general population, and the potential for stigma against individuals.
Psychosis and Symptoms
- Negative symptoms of psychosis include a lack of drive, emotional expression, and spontaneous speech, rather than hallucinations or delusions.
Prevalence of Psychotic Experiences
- Large-scale surveys indicate that psychotic experiences are normally distributed across the general population, contradicting notions of rarity.
Treatment of Acute Psychosis
- During acute psychotic episodes, medication is primarily effective in eliminating positive symptoms, such as hallucinations and delusions.
Long-term Benefits of CBT in Psychosis
- For individuals with long-term psychosis and persistent positive symptoms, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) combined with medication is likely to reduce symptoms during treatment and provide lasting benefits post-treatment.
Anorexia Nervosa Demographics
- Anorexia nervosa predominantly affects young women, with limited prevalence in other demographic groups.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Bipolar Disorder
- Primary focus is on symptom monitoring and behavioral adjustments to manage bipolar disorder effectively.
- A key method within CBT interventions is the practice of symptom monitoring to track mood fluctuations.
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Efficacy for managing anxiety in bipolar disorder was demonstrated by the randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted by Perich et al. in 2013.
Family-Focused Therapy (FFT)
- FFT enhances family communication and problem-solving skills, which helps to reduce relapse rates in patients with bipolar disorder.
- The RCT by Miklowitz et al. (2003) found that FFT resulted in fewer relapses compared to brief psychoeducation.
Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT)
- IPSRT was found to be more effective than standard management during the acute phase of treatment for bipolar disorder.
Treatment Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can be combined with minimal psychiatric care to reduce episodes of bipolar disorder.
Historical Context of CBT in Bipolar Disorder
- The first randomized controlled trial on CBT for bipolar disorder was conducted in 1984, marking a significant milestone in treatment research for this condition.
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