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Which psychological approach involves slowly helping a person get over their fear by increasing exposure to their fear each visit?
Which psychological approach involves slowly helping a person get over their fear by increasing exposure to their fear each visit?
What is a common symptom of Panic Disorder?
What is a common symptom of Panic Disorder?
Which disorder involves a perceived need to save items and causes distress by getting rid of them?
Which disorder involves a perceived need to save items and causes distress by getting rid of them?
What is a symptom of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
What is a symptom of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
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Which disorder involves risk of scarring/infection due to picking at the skin to the point of lesions?
Which disorder involves risk of scarring/infection due to picking at the skin to the point of lesions?
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Which disorder involves exposure to threatened death or traumatic experience, with recurrent involuntary memories of the event?
Which disorder involves exposure to threatened death or traumatic experience, with recurrent involuntary memories of the event?
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Which type of bipolar disorder involves elevated irritable mood, increased energy or activity, lasting at least a week, and often leads to impulsive decisions?
Which type of bipolar disorder involves elevated irritable mood, increased energy or activity, lasting at least a week, and often leads to impulsive decisions?
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What is the main difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders?
What is the main difference between Bipolar 1 and Bipolar 2 disorders?
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What characterizes Cyclothymic Disorder among the different types of bipolar disorders?
What characterizes Cyclothymic Disorder among the different types of bipolar disorders?
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In terms of suicide assessment, which of the following is NOT one of the factors typically considered?
In terms of suicide assessment, which of the following is NOT one of the factors typically considered?
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How does anxiety differ from fear?
How does anxiety differ from fear?
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What aspect distinguishes Rapid Cycling from other types of bipolar disorders?
What aspect distinguishes Rapid Cycling from other types of bipolar disorders?
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Study Notes
Psychological Approaches
- Gradual exposure therapy involves slowly helping an individual overcome their fear by incrementally increasing exposure during each visit.
Panic Disorder
- Common symptoms of Panic Disorder include sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort, often accompanied by physical signs such as rapid heartbeat, sweating, or trembling.
Hoarding Disorder
- Hoarding Disorder is characterized by a perceived need to save items and results in significant distress when attempting to discard them.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- A symptom of OCD includes the presence of intrusive thoughts or obsessions, which often lead to compulsive behaviors aimed at reducing anxiety.
Skin Picking Disorder
- This disorder, known as Excoriation or Skin Picking Disorder, entails picking at one’s skin to the point of creating lesions, leading to risks of scarring and infection.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- PTSD involves exposure to threatened death or traumatic experiences, characterized by recurrent involuntary memories or flashbacks of the traumatic event.
Bipolar Disorder Types
- Bipolar I Disorder is characterized by manic episodes with an elevated or irritable mood and increased energy or activity lasting at least a week, often leading to impulsive behaviors.
- Bipolar II Disorder differs from Bipolar I, as it includes at least one major depressive episode and hypomanic episodes without the full-blown mania typical of Bipolar I.
Cyclothymic Disorder
- Cyclothymic Disorder is characterized by fluctuating moods over a period of at least two years, featuring numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and periods of depressive symptoms but not meeting criteria for a major depressive episode.
Suicide Assessment Factors
- In suicide assessments, factors such as history of mental illness and recent life stressors are typically considered; however, physical health in general is not always a direct focus.
Anxiety vs. Fear
- Anxiety is generally a diffuse and anticipatory response to a perceived threat, while fear is an immediate response to a specific threat or danger.
Rapid Cycling in Bipolar Disorder
- Rapid Cycling is distinguished from other bipolar disorder types by the presence of four or more mood episodes occurring within a year, including manic, hypomanic, or depressive episodes.
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