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Henry has to give a speech next week, which he feels anxious about. In the leadup, he finds himself thinking "I'm so worried about the speech...I'm going to go mad from all of this worry!" This type of thought would be most characteristic of which disorder?
Henry has to give a speech next week, which he feels anxious about. In the leadup, he finds himself thinking "I'm so worried about the speech...I'm going to go mad from all of this worry!" This type of thought would be most characteristic of which disorder?
One year after breaking up with her boyfriend, Mara's mood is positive and she has no trouble falling asleep at night. However, at work, she is so distracted by the thoughts of the breakup that she finds it difficult to concentrate and recently missed a big deadline. Based on this information, which of the 'D's indicating abnormality does Mara meet?
One year after breaking up with her boyfriend, Mara's mood is positive and she has no trouble falling asleep at night. However, at work, she is so distracted by the thoughts of the breakup that she finds it difficult to concentrate and recently missed a big deadline. Based on this information, which of the 'D's indicating abnormality does Mara meet?
Exposure therapy would be least helpful for which of these disorders?
Exposure therapy would be least helpful for which of these disorders?
Sarina has recently lost her job due to a work dispute, and is now facing eviction from her home. She is seeking legal assistance for the work dispute that caused her to be fired, but she is unsure where to turn, She has no prior history of mental health problems, but she has begun to feel stressed about her unemployment and unstable accommodation. Which type of mental health professional will be most relevant for Sarina at this stage?
Sarina has recently lost her job due to a work dispute, and is now facing eviction from her home. She is seeking legal assistance for the work dispute that caused her to be fired, but she is unsure where to turn, She has no prior history of mental health problems, but she has begun to feel stressed about her unemployment and unstable accommodation. Which type of mental health professional will be most relevant for Sarina at this stage?
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Which psychological model focuses on creating a safe and positive therapeutic relationship to enable the client to reach their full potential?
Which psychological model focuses on creating a safe and positive therapeutic relationship to enable the client to reach their full potential?
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Zhang is relaxing at home, when he notices his heart starts to beat faster. He thinks to himself "What's wrong with my heart? I must be having a heart attack!" According to Clark's (1988) cognitive model of panic disorder, what is this an example of?
Zhang is relaxing at home, when he notices his heart starts to beat faster. He thinks to himself "What's wrong with my heart? I must be having a heart attack!" According to Clark's (1988) cognitive model of panic disorder, what is this an example of?
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When Amal was a child, he lost a close family member suddenly and unexpectedly. Due to his family's financial problems, Amal was also forced to move houses frequently, despite his desire to stay in one place. As Amal grew older, he developed beliefs such as "the world is a chaotic place" and "bad things just happen to me". These days, his mood is very low. He has stopped putting in any effort at work, and in his relationships. He says there is "no point" because "it doesn't make a difference what I do". Which theory best explains Amal's depressive symptoms?
When Amal was a child, he lost a close family member suddenly and unexpectedly. Due to his family's financial problems, Amal was also forced to move houses frequently, despite his desire to stay in one place. As Amal grew older, he developed beliefs such as "the world is a chaotic place" and "bad things just happen to me". These days, his mood is very low. He has stopped putting in any effort at work, and in his relationships. He says there is "no point" because "it doesn't make a difference what I do". Which theory best explains Amal's depressive symptoms?
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Impulsivity and difficulties regulating emotion are most closely associated with which disorder?
Impulsivity and difficulties regulating emotion are most closely associated with which disorder?
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Which psychological model would view a phobia of dogs simply as a classically conditioned response?
Which psychological model would view a phobia of dogs simply as a classically conditioned response?
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Hussein is a university student. He avoids putting his hands up in class because he thinks "Everyone would definitely think I'm an idiot. I bet they would laugh at me." Hussein's thoughts is an example of which common feature of social anxiety disorder?
Hussein is a university student. He avoids putting his hands up in class because he thinks "Everyone would definitely think I'm an idiot. I bet they would laugh at me." Hussein's thoughts is an example of which common feature of social anxiety disorder?
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Study Notes
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- "I'm so worried about the speech...I'm going to go mad from all of this worry!" is an example of worry that is excessive and uncontrollable and is characteristic of Generalized Anxiety Disorder.
Distress
- Mara is experiencing distress due to the impact of the breakup on her work performance.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Exposure therapy is a treatment that involves gradually exposing the individual to the feared stimulus. It would be least helpful for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, as it is not directly focused on addressing the core obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors that drive the disorder.
Social Worker
- Sarina's situation involves a combination of legal issues and social factors, and a social worker would be best placed to provide support and connect her with appropriate resources.
Humanistic Model
- The Humanistic model emphasizes the importance of a positive therapeutic relationship, client autonomy, and self-actualization.
Catastrophic Misinterpretation
- Zhang's belief that his increased heart rate means he is having a heart attack is an example of catastrophic misinterpretation, a core feature of Clark's cognitive model of panic disorder.
Learned Helplessness Theory
- Amal's experiences as a child may have led to the development of learned helplessness, a state where he feels unable to control negative outcomes in his life. This theory suggests his depressive symptoms may stem from a learned sense of hopelessness and lack of agency.
Borderline Personality Disorder
- Impulsivity and difficulties regulating emotions are core features of Borderline Personality Disorder.
Classical Conditioning
- The classical conditioning model sees phobias as learned associations between a neutral stimulus (e.g., a dog), and a conditioned response (e.g., fear), following a pairing with an unconditioned stimulus (e.g., a painful dog bite).
Negative Automatic Thoughts
- Hussein's thought "Everyone would definitely think I'm an idiot. I bet they would laugh at me" is an example of a negative automatic thought, which is a common feature of social anxiety disorder.
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Test your knowledge on anxiety disorders with this quiz. Explore various types of anxiety-related thoughts and their characteristics as demonstrated through different scenarios. See how well you understand the intricacies of anxiety disorders.
