Clinical and Abnormal Psychology Exam
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Clinical and Abnormal Psychology Exam

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What is seasonal affective disorder?

A type of depression occurring at a specific time of year, typically in fall and winter, characterized by low mood, fatigue, changes in sleep and appetite.

What is pleasant activity scheduling?

A therapeutic technique involving planning and engaging in enjoyable activities to counteract depression.

What is meta-analysis?

A statistical technique for combining and analyzing data from multiple independent studies.

What is interpersonal psychotherapy?

<p>A short-term psychotherapy focused on improving interpersonal relationships to address psychological distress.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of relapse prevention for depression?

<p>Teaching individuals to recognize early signs of worsening mood and providing coping strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bipolar disorder 1?

<p>A mood disorder characterized by at least one manic episode.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bipolar disorder 2?

<p>A mood disorder with recurring episodes of major depression and hypomania.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rapid cycling bipolar disorder?

<p>A subtype of bipolar disorder with frequent shifts between manic or hypomanic and depressive episodes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cyclothymic disorder?

<p>A mood disorder characterized by chronic fluctuations between hypomania and mild depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are underdiagnosis problems?

<p>Situations where medical conditions are not accurately identified in individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are overdiagnosis problems?

<p>When medical conditions are diagnosed more frequently than necessary.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a hypomanic episode?

<p>A period of abnormally elevated mood and energy that is less severe than a full manic episode.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are amphetamines?

<p>A group of central nervous system stimulant drugs that increase neurotransmitters like dopamine.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is substance misuse in bipolar?

<p>The problematic use of alcohol or drugs as a way to cope with mood swings.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal dysregulation model?

<p>A model suggesting individuals with bipolar disorder have difficulties regulating goal-directed behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of temperament in developing bipolar?

<p>Temperamental traits like emotional reactivity and impulsivity can contribute to the disorder's risk.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is psychoeducation?

<p>Providing information about a mental health condition and coping strategies to individuals and families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is interpersonal and social rhythm therapy?

<p>A therapy approach that helps manage daily routines and social relationships in bipolar treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are positive symptoms in schizophrenia?

<p>Behaviors that go beyond typical experiences, including hallucinations and delusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is thought disorder?

<p>Disruptions in normal thought processes, leading to incoherent connections between ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are negative symptoms in schizophrenia?

<p>The absence or reduction of normal emotional and cognitive functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is affective flattening?

<p>Reduced range and intensity of emotional expression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is alogia?

<p>Limitations in meaningful speech with minimal responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an auditory hallucination?

<p>Perception of non-existent sounds or voices.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a delusion?

<p>A false belief resistant to reason or evidence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a paranoid delusion?

<p>Irrational beliefs of being persecuted or harmed by others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a delusion of reference?

<p>Belief that everyday events hold special significance directed toward the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a somatic delusion?

<p>False beliefs about one’s body, such as having a defect or disease.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a grandiose delusion?

<p>An exaggerated belief in one's own importance or abilities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an erotomaniac delusion?

<p>Belief that someone is in love with the individual, often a celebrity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is disorganized thinking?

<p>Difficulties in forming coherent thoughts, leading to incoherence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is catatonic behavior?

<p>Symptoms include immobility, excessive motor activity, or unusual posture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is onset depression?

<p>The point at which a person starts experiencing symptoms of depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is paranoia?

<p>Intense mistrust, suspicion, and fear of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is schizophrenia?

<p>A severe mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the premorbid phase of schizophrenia?

<p>The time period before the first noticeable symptoms of the disorder appear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the prodromal phase of schizophrenia?

<p>The period immediately before the onset of significant symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the acute phase of schizophrenia?

<p>The period during which an individual experiences acute symptoms like hallucinations and delusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the early recovery phase of schizophrenia?

<p>The period after acute symptoms have stabilized and improvement begins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the late recovery phase of schizophrenia?

<p>A stage in long-term management with sustained improvement in symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is enduring psychosis?

<p>Persistent presence of psychotic symptoms despite treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is concordance rate?

<p>A statistical measure describing the proportion of attribute-shared pairs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gene-environment interaction?

<p>When different genotypes respond to environmental variations differently.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of neurotransmitters in the dopamine hypothesis?

<p>Dysregulation of dopamine signaling leads to positive and negative symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is tardive dyskinesia?

<p>A neurological syndrome caused by long-term use of neuroleptic drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is disassociation?

<p>A disconnection between thoughts, memories, and identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are psychosomatic disorders?

<p>Psychological conditions with physical symptoms lacking a medical explanation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hypnosis?

<p>A state of awareness that allows for improved focus and relaxation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is somatic symptom disorder?

<p>A disorder characterized by chronic physical symptoms and maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is illness anxiety disorder?

<p>A disorder marked by excessive worry about having a serious undiagnosed condition.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is conversion disorder?

<p>A condition with physical and sensory problems without underlying pathology.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is la belle indifference?

<p>Absence of psychological distress despite serious medical symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is factitious disorder?

<p>Deliberately producing or feigning symptoms without a malingering motive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sensory disturbance?

<p>Disruptions in sensory perceptions affecting the five senses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is malingering?

<p>Deliberate exaggeration or feigning of symptoms for secondary gain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the hormonal stress response system?

<p>Also known as the HPA axis, dysregulation leads to abnormal hormone release patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is alexithymia?

<p>Difficulty in identifying, understanding, and expressing one's own emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is somatosensory amplification?

<p>The tendency to perceive and interpret bodily sensations as being more intense, distressing, or alarming than they actually are.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a culture-bound syndrome?

<p>A collection of symptoms and behaviors recognized as a distinct illness or disorder within a specific cultural group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-monitoring?

<p>The process of observing and recording one's own thoughts, feelings, behaviors, or physical sensations over time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is amnesia?

<p>A condition characterized by partial or complete loss of memory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is depersonalization?

<p>A dissociative experience characterized by feeling detached from oneself or one's body.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is derealization?

<p>A dissociative experience characterized by a sense of detachment from the external world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is depersonalization disorder?

<p>A dissociative disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of depersonalization and/or derealization.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identity confusion?

<p>A state of uncertainty about one's personal identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is identity alteration?

<p>A dissociative phenomenon where an individual experiences shifts in their sense of self.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dissociative fugue?

<p>A dissociative disorder characterized by sudden departure from usual life and amnesia for past identity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dissociative amnesia?

<p>A dissociative disorder marked by selective memory loss, often involving traumatic events.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dissociative identity disorder?

<p>A complex dissociative disorder involving the presence of two or more distinct identity states.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a structured interview?

<p>A standardized method of conducting an interview where predetermined questions are followed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is post-hypnotic amnesia?

<p>A temporary memory loss or inability to recall events that occurred during a hypnotic trance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is state-dependent memory?

<p>The phenomenon where memory recall is improved when an individual's internal state matches the encoding state.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is iatrogenesis?

<p>Harm caused inadvertently by medical treatment or procedures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is bulimia nervosa?

<p>An eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is binge eating disorder?

<p>An eating disorder marked by recurrent episodes of consuming large amounts of food with a sense of loss of control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is pica?

<p>An eating disorder involving the consumption of non-nutritive, non-food substances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is rumination disorder?

<p>An eating disorder characterized by the repeated regurgitation of food.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the eating disorders inventory?

<p>A psychological assessment tool measuring various attitudes and behaviors related to eating disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is incidence?

<p>The rate at which new cases of a specific condition occur within a population.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is inpatient treatment?

<p>Medical or psychological care received within a specialized facility where patients stay overnight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is daypatient treatment?

<p>Structured care received during the day while returning home at night.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is outpatient treatment?

<p>Medical or psychological care received without staying overnight in a facility.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is motivational enhancement therapy?

<p>A therapeutic approach designed to increase an individual's motivation to change problematic behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a decisional analysis sheet?

<p>A list of advantages and disadvantages associated with continuing or changing a behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is muscle dysmorphia?

<p>A psychological disorder marked by obsessive concern over perceived inadequacy in muscularity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is withdrawal?

<p>The set of physical and psychological symptoms that occur when a dependent person reduces or stops substance use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the disease model of addiction?

<p>A perspective that views addiction as a chronic medical condition caused by changes to brain structure and function.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are impaired control theories?

<p>Theories that propose addiction arises from difficulties in regulating behavior, leading to loss of control over substance use.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the endogenous opioid-system?

<p>A group of naturally produced neurotransmitters and receptors that regulate pain perception and mood.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gambling disorder?

<p>A mental health condition characterized by persistent and problematic gambling behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

To be diagnosed with gambling disorder, an individual needs to exhibit at least ______ of a specific set of symptoms.

<p>four</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are cognitive errors?

<p>Systematic patterns of inaccurate or biased thinking that lead to distorted perceptions of reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the public health model?

<p>An approach that focuses on population-wide prevention and intervention strategies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sexual dysfunction?

<p>Difficulties in sexual function that hinder sexual satisfaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the desire phase of the sexual response cycle?

<p>Characterized by feelings of sexual interest, attraction, and initiation of sexual thoughts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the arousal phase of the sexual response cycle?

<p>Involving physiological changes such as increased heart rate and blood flow to the genital areas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hyperactive sexual desire disorder?

<p>A condition characterized by excessive preoccupation with sexual thoughts or behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is female sexual arousal disorder?

<p>A sexual dysfunction marked by difficulty or absence of becoming sexually aroused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is hypertension?

<p>Abnormally high blood pressure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the sexual dysfunction model?

<p>A model categorizing sexual dysfunctions into biological, cognitive, and interpersonal factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are sensate focus exercises?

<p>Therapeutic techniques used to enhance intimacy through structured touching activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is androgen and estrogen therapy?

<p>Androgen therapy involves supplementing male hormones, while estrogen therapy involves replacing female hormones.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are paraphilias?

<p>A group of sexual disorders involving intense sexual interests in atypical objects or situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is exhibitionistic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder characterized by sexual arousal from exposing one's genitals to unsuspecting individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fetishistic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder involving sexual arousal from nonliving objects or specific body parts.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is frotteuristic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder characterized by sexual arousal from touching non-consenting individuals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is paedophilic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder involving sexual fantasies or behaviors with prepubescent children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sexual sadistic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder characterized by sexual arousal from inflicting pain or humiliation on others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is sexual masochistic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder marked by sexual arousal from experiencing pain or humiliation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is transvestic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder characterized by sexual arousal from cross-dressing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is gender dysphoria?

<p>The distress accompanying the incongruence between experienced or expressed gender and assigned gender at birth.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is voyeuristic disorder?

<p>A paraphilic disorder characterized by sexual arousal from observing others without their consent.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social skills training?

<p>A therapeutic approach to develop and improve interpersonal and communication skills.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is statistical rarity?

<p>Used to identify behaviors or traits that deviate from the norm, aiding in recognizing potential psychological disorders based on their uncommon occurrence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is norm violation?

<p>Behaviors or actions that deviate from accepted societal or cultural norms, potentially leading to social disapproval or consequences for the individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is distress?

<p>Emotional or psychological discomfort that impacts an individual's well-being and functioning, often indicating a need for support or intervention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dysfunction?

<p>Impaired or disrupted functioning in a person's thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or relationships, often indicating a potential psychological or mental health issue.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does clinically significant mean?

<p>A level of intensity or impact of symptoms or behaviors that is considered meaningful and relevant in the context of a psychological or medical assessment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is affect?

<p>An individual's outward display of emotions, mood, or emotional tone.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is syndrome?

<p>A collection of related symptoms and characteristics that often occur together, indicating a specific medical or psychological condition or disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are ventricles?

<p>Fluid-filled spaces within the brain that help produce, circulate, and regulate cerebrospinal fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an SSRI?

<p>Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, a type of medication commonly prescribed to treat depression and anxiety disorders.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is psychotherapy?

<p>A therapeutic approach that involves talking with a trained mental health professional to address emotional, psychological, and behavioral challenges.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reality principle?

<p>The ego's ability to balance and navigate between the demands of reality and the gratification of immediate desires.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the pleasure principle?

<p>The human tendency to seek immediate gratification of desires and minimize discomfort or pain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are neuroses?

<p>Psychological disorders characterized by distressing emotional symptoms, anxiety, and maladaptive coping mechanisms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are psychoses?

<p>Severe mental disorders characterized by a significant disruption in a person's thoughts, emotions, and perceptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is systematic desensitization?

<p>A therapeutic technique used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders, involving gradual exposure to fear-inducing stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a token economy?

<p>A behavioral intervention that involves providing individuals with tokens or rewards for desired behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is modeling?

<p>A learning process where individuals observe and imitate the behavior of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cognitive restructuring?

<p>A therapeutic technique used to challenge and change negative thought patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a behavioral experiment?

<p>A structured approach in cognitive-behavioral therapy where individuals test the accuracy of their beliefs through real-life actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-actualization?

<p>The process of fulfilling one's innate potential and striving to become the best version of oneself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is unconditional positive regard?

<p>A concept in humanistic psychology where individuals are accepted, valued, and respected without judgment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are conditions of worth?

<p>The conditions set by others for individuals to receive approval, love, or acceptance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is psychopathology?

<p>The scientific study of mental disorders and abnormal behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a therapeutic alliance?

<p>A trusting and collaborative relationship between a therapist and a client.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the diathesis-stress model?

<p>A psychological framework suggesting the development of mental disorders results from a combination of biological predisposition and stressful environmental factors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is comorbidity?

<p>The presence of two or more distinct medical or psychological conditions in the same individual at the same time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific phobia?

<p>An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is panic disorder?

<p>An anxiety disorder marked by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is agoraphobia?

<p>An anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is social anxiety disorder?

<p>An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of social situations and scrutiny by others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

<p>An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various issues.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?

<p>(OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by the presence of obsessions and compulsions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is posttraumatic stress disorder?

<p>(PTSD) is a mental health disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is negative reinforcement?

<p>A behavioral concept where the removal of an unpleasant stimulus following a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is prepared classical conditioning?

<p>The phenomenon where certain associations between a conditioned stimulus and an unconditioned stimulus are learned more readily due to biological predispositions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is exposure therapy?

<p>A therapeutic technique used to treat anxiety disorders by gradually exposing individuals to fear-inducing stimuli.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is in vivo exposure?

<p>A form of exposure therapy where individuals confront feared situations in the real world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is flooding?

<p>A therapeutic technique used in exposure therapy where individuals are exposed to their most feared stimuli at an intense level.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is self-efficacy?

<p>The belief in one's ability to successfully perform specific tasks or achieve goals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a panic attack?

<p>A sudden and intense episode of extreme fear or discomfort, accompanied by physical and cognitive symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is neuroticism?

<p>A personality trait characterized by a tendency to experience negative emotions such as anxiety and worry.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is anxiety sensitivity?

<p>The fear of experiencing anxiety-related sensations and the belief that these sensations may lead to negative outcomes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is interoceptive exposure?

<p>A therapeutic technique involving deliberate exposure to internal bodily sensations associated with anxiety.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is safety behavior?

<p>Coping strategies or actions individuals with anxiety disorders use to reduce anxiety or avoid feared situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are meta-beliefs?

<p>Higher-level beliefs about one's own thoughts and beliefs, influencing interpretation and response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the avoidance theory of worry?

<p>The theory suggests that excessive worrying serves as a way to avoid or cope with more distressing emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the intolerance of uncertainty model?

<p>A model suggesting that individuals with certain anxiety disorders have a reduced tolerance for uncertainty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is body dysmorphic disorder?

<p>(BDD) is characterized by an obsessive focus on perceived flaws in one's appearance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the neuropsychological model?

<p>This model suggests that psychological disorders can be understood by examining brain structure dysfunction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the basal ganglia?

<p>A group of interconnected structures located deep within the brain that play crucial roles in movement and emotional regulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cognitive model?

<p>A model suggesting that an individual's thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations influence their emotions and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is exposure and response prevention?

<p>(ERP) is a therapy technique primarily for OCD, involving exposure to anxiety-provoking situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is major depressive disorder?

<p>(MDD) is characterized by persistent and severe symptoms of low mood and loss of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major depressive episode?

<p>A period of at least two weeks characterized by pervasive low mood and loss of interest.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is anhedonia?

<p>A symptom commonly associated with depression, referring to the reduced ability to experience pleasure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a specifier?

<p>Specific features or patterns of symptoms that further define a particular mental disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is anorexia nervosa?

<p>An eating disorder characterized by severe restriction of food intake and intense fear of gaining weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dysthymic disorder?

<p>(PDD) is a chronic mood disorder with a long-lasting pattern of mild to moderate depressive symptoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder?

<p>(DMDD) is characterized by severe and frequent temper outbursts in children and adolescents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is conduct disorder?

<p>A behavioral disorder in children and adolescents characterized by persistent violations of societal norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is oppositional defiant disorder?

<p>(ODD) is characterized by consistent defiant and hostile behavior toward authority figures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is cortisol?

<p>A hormone produced by the adrenal glands in response to stress, playing a role in metabolism and immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the negative cognitive triad?

<p>A pattern of negative thinking about oneself, the world, and the future, common in depression.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is expressed emotion?

<p>The emotional climate within a family, particularly regarding criticism and emotional overinvolvement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are protective factors?

<p>Factors or conditions that reduce the likelihood of developing a mental disorder.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are psychotic symptoms?

<p>Symptoms characterized by a significant break from reality, including hallucinations and delusions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is electroconvulsive therapy?

<p>(ECT) is a treatment for severe mental disorders involving passing electrical currents through the brain.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are expressive skills?

<p>The ability to convey thoughts, emotions, and ideas effectively to others using various forms of communication.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are receptive skills?

<p>The ability to understand and interpret information, messages, or cues from others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the three main clusters of personality disorders?

<p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is schizotypal personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by patterns of behavior and thinking that are odd, eccentric, and involve discomfort with close relationships.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is paranoid personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by pervasive and unjustified distrust and suspicion of others' motives and intentions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is schizoid personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of emotional detachment, limited expression of emotions, and a preference for solitary activities.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is narcissistic personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy for others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is histrionic personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of attention-seeking behavior, excessive emotionality, and a need to be the center of attention.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is borderline personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is antisocial personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of disregard for the rights of others, lack of empathy, and violation of societal norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is psychopathy?

<p>Considered a more severe subset of antisocial personality disorder, marked by charm, manipulation, and lack of guilt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dependent personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive dependence on others for decision-making and self-esteem.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is avoidant personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of social inhibition and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

<p>A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Beck's cognitive model?

<p>A model associated with cognitive therapy and CBT explaining the interconnections of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Young's schema therapy model?

<p>A therapeutic approach that integrates CBT and psychodynamic principles to address emotional patterns called 'schemas.'</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is Linehan's biosocial model?

<p>A theoretical framework that underpins Dialectical Behavior Therapy, explaining emotional dysregulation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is separation anxiety disorder?

<p>A psychological disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety about separation from attachment figures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between dimensions and categories in the diagnosis of disorders?

<p>Dimensions view psychological disorders as existing on a continuum; categories view them as distinct groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the labeling effect?

<p>The phenomenon where individuals internalize and exhibit behaviors associated with a certain label or diagnosis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder?

<p>A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are executive functions?

<p>A set of cognitive processes responsible for managing and regulating mental tasks.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is specific learning disorder?

<p>A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in acquiring academic skills significantly below expectations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is reading disorder?

<p>Also known as dyslexia, it is characterized by difficulties in accurate word recognition and poor spelling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is autism spectrum disorder?

<p>A complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges in social communication and restricted behaviors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is intellectual disability?

<p>A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by limitations in intellectual functioning and adaptive behavior.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are externalizing disorders?

<p>Outwardly directed behaviors that disrupt relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are internalizing disorders?

<p>Inwardly directed emotional experiences</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is selective mutism?

<p>An anxiety disorder characterized by an individual's consistent inability to speak in specific social situations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are elimination disorders?

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What is enuresis?

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What is the bell and pad method?

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What is secondary aging?

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What is Alzheimer's disease?

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What are cohort effects?

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What is vascular dementia?

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What are focal neurological symptoms?

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What is aphasia?

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What is apraxia?

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What is agnosia?

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What is Lewy body dementia?

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What is the geriatric anxiety inventory?

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What is health psychology?

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What is the health belief model?

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What is protection motivation theory?

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What is the theory of reasoned action?

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What is the theory of planned behavior?

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What is the stages of change model?

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What is self-regulation theory?

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What is social readjustment?

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What is the Maslach stress and burnout inventory?

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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:

<p>Bulimia nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

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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:

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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?

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Compared to the general community in Australia, individuals who use methamphetamine are:

<p>11 times more likely to experience psychosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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A paedophilic act is also classified as incest if:

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Psychological research has explained marital problems in terms of:

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The medical model of treating men's erectile difficulties assumes that providing an erection will solve the sexual problem.

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Which of the following is not part of the definition of personality?

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According to Millon (1981), core features that differentiate disordered personality from normal-range problematic behaviours include:

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The prevalence of personality disorders:

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Estimates of the degree to which various personality traits are inherited:

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Cluster B personality disorders are defined in terms of:

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The most common psychological disorders in children are categorised as:

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Drug treatment for children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder:

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Selective mutism is now thought to be a variant of:

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Patterson's coercive processes model of the development of oppositional defiant disorder focuses on:

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Relative to healthy children and children with conduct disorder, children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder have been found to demonstrate:

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Memory lapses can be caused by:

<p>Both normal ageing and dementia</p> Signup and view all the answers

Positive ageing is defined as the ability to sustain:

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When comparing longitudinal and cross-sectional studies of ageing:

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Mild neurocognitive disorder:

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In the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, medication:

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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:

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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:

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The dimensional approach to mental disorders argues that disorders:

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The most effective treatment for a specific phobia is:

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Development of a panic disorder requires:

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According to the Wells meta-cognitive model of generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), an individual with GAD is likely to have:

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Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) has a lifetime prevalence in Australia of about:

<p>6.1 per cent</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not true of cognitive behaviour therapy in the treatment of generalized anxiety disorder?

<p>Clients are taught to suppress their worries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

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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?

<p>Confronting patients with germs and disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

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:

<p>PTSD is maintained by avoidance of reminders of the trauma</p> Signup and view all the answers

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?

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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?

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Postnatal depression is a:

<p>Less common but serious disorder after childbirth</p> Signup and view all the answers

After a first episode of depression, most people will:

<p>Have another depressive episode (relapse)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The association between depression and physical/medical illness is not explained by:

<p>Better immune functioning in people with depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following does current research evidence not support as an effective treatment for depression?

<p>All of the given options are effective treatments for depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

Aaron Beck's cognitive theory of depression suggests that in individuals with depression:

<p>Dysfunctional negative cognitions result in depressive symptoms and depressive symptoms lead to negative cognitions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Established risk factors for bipolar disorders include:

<p>All of the given options are correct</p> Signup and view all the answers

On average, an individual with bipolar I or II disorder is likely to experience:

<p>More time being depressed than being manic or hypomanic</p> Signup and view all the answers

When treating people with bipolar disorder, offering psychoeducation sessions as well as medication is likely to:

<p>Reduce the rate of relapse</p> Signup and view all the answers

The use of 'schizophrenia' as a diagnosis has been challenged because:

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In psychosis, negative symptoms include:

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Large-scale surveys suggest that psychotic experiences are:

<p>Normally distributed across the general population</p> Signup and view all the answers

During treatment of an acute episode of psychosis, medication is likely to:

<p>Eliminate positive symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

For people with long-term psychosis and persistent positive symptoms, provision of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) as well as medication is likely to:

<p>Reduce psychotic symptoms during CBT treatment and have long-term benefits after CBT treatment ceases</p> Signup and view all the answers

Anorexia nervosa is mainly a disorder of:

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Study Notes

Key Concepts in Clinical and Abnormal Psychology

  • Statistical Rarity: Used to identify behaviors or traits that deviate from the norm, indicating potential psychological disorders based on their infrequency.
  • Norm Violation: Refers to behaviors that diverge from societal or cultural norms, which may lead to social disapproval or consequences for the individual.
  • Distress: Emotional or psychological discomfort that affects well-being and functioning, often signaling a need for support.
  • Dysfunction: Disrupted functioning in thoughts, emotions, behaviors, or relationships, indicating a potential psychological issue affecting daily life.
  • Clinically Significant: Refers to a level of symptoms impactful enough to warrant psychological or medical intervention.
  • Affect: The observable outward expression of emotions, mood, or emotional tone, detectable through various nonverbal cues.
  • Syndrome: A cluster of related symptoms and characteristics indicating a specific medical or psychological condition.
  • Ventricles: Fluid-filled brain spaces that produce and regulate cerebrospinal fluid, crucial for brain support and cushioning.
  • SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor): Medications utilized for treating depression and anxiety by increasing serotonin levels in the brain.
  • Psychotherapy: A formal approach involving dialogue with a trained mental health professional to address emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Reality Principle: The ego's ability to mediate between immediate desires and realistic social demands, guiding appropriate need satisfaction.
  • Pleasure Principle: The id-driven human tendency to seek immediate gratification and avoid discomfort, often leading to impulsive behavior.

Psychological Disorders and Concepts

  • Neuroses: Disorders characterized by emotional distress and anxiety without a loss of contact with reality, unlike psychosis.
  • Psychoses: Severe mental disorders marked by significant thoughts, emotions, and perceptions disruptions, often including hallucinations and delusions.
  • Systematic Desensitization: A treatment for phobias involving gradual exposure to fear-inducing stimuli paired with relaxation techniques.
  • Token Economy: A behavioral intervention offering tokens as rewards for desired behaviors, which can be exchanged for various benefits.
  • Modeling: Learning by observing and mimicking the behavior of others, facilitating the acquisition of new skills or attitudes.
  • Cognitive Restructuring: A method that challenges and modifies negative thought patterns to improve emotional well-being.
  • Behavioral Experiment: A cognitive-behavioral therapy approach that tests beliefs through real-life actions to validate thoughts and encourage behavioral change.
  • Self-Actualization: Fulfilling one’s inherent potential and pursuing meaningful goals as described in humanistic psychology.
  • Unconditional Positive Regard: Accepting individuals without judgment, enhancing self-esteem and personal growth.
  • Conditions of Worth: External standards set by others that dictate acceptance or approval, possibly inhibiting genuine self-expression.
  • Psychopathology: The scientific study of mental disorders and the patterns of psychological distress.
  • Therapeutic Alliance: A collaborative and trust-filled relationship between therapist and client aimed at achieving therapeutic goals.
  • Diathesis-Stress Model: Suggests that mental disorders arise from an interplay of genetic predisposition and environmental stressors.
  • Comorbidity: The simultaneous presence of multiple medical or psychological conditions in an individual.

Anxiety Disorders

  • Specific Phobia: An anxiety disorder marked by irrational fear of a particular object or situation, leading to avoidance and distress.
  • Panic Disorder: Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks that create significant fear and behavioral changes.
  • Agoraphobia: Fear of situations where escape might be difficult, resulting in avoidance and restricted daily activities.
  • Social Anxiety Disorder: Intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance due to fear of scrutiny or embarrassment.
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Persistent worrying about various everyday issues, often accompanied by physical symptoms like fatigue and restlessness.
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Involves intrusive, distressing thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) aimed at reducing anxiety.
  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Develops after trauma exposure, manifesting through intrusive memories and hypervigilance.

Treatment Techniques and Models

  • Negative Reinforcement: Increases behavior likelihood by removing or avoiding an unpleasant stimulus.
  • Prepared Classical Conditioning: Readiness to form associations between certain stimuli due to evolutionary factors.
  • Exposure Therapy: Involves gradual exposure to feared stimuli to reduce avoidance and anxiety.
  • In Vivo Exposure: Confronting real-world fears as a method in exposure therapy.
  • Flooding: Intense and prolonged exposure to feared stimuli to expedite the anxiety reduction process.
  • Self-Efficacy: Confidence in one's ability to succeed, affecting motivation and resilience.
  • Panic Attack: Intense fear episodes with physical and cognitive symptoms that can be overwhelming.
  • Neuroticism: A personality trait linked to experiencing negative emotions and heightened stress reactivity.
  • Anxiety Sensitivity: The fear of anxiety sensations leading to maladaptive behaviors and anxiety maintenance.
  • Interoceptive Exposure: Exposing individuals to bodily sensations linked to anxiety to reduce fear responses.
  • Safety Behavior: Actions taken to reduce perceived threat that can prevent learning about actual risks.
  • Meta-beliefs: Beliefs about one’s thoughts that influence psychological experiences.
  • Avoidance Theory of Worry: Proposes excessive worry serves as an avoidance strategy for distressing emotions.
  • Intolerance of Uncertainty Model: Reduced tolerance for uncertainty can heighten distress and anxiety responses.

Eating Disorders and Mood Disorders

  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD): Obsession over perceived flaws in appearance leading to significant distress and impaired functioning.
  • Neuropsychological Model: Understanding disorders through brain structure functions connected to cognitive and emotional symptoms.
  • Major Depressive Disorder (MDD): Characterized by severe low mood, loss of interest, and various physical and cognitive symptoms.
  • Major Depressive Episode: Lasts at least two weeks with persistent symptoms of low mood and associated changes.
  • Anhedonia: Decreased ability to find pleasure in previously enjoyed activities.
  • Anorexia Nervosa: Eating disorder focused on severe food intake restriction and fear of weight gain.
  • Dysthymic Disorder (PDD): Mild to moderate depressive symptoms lasting two or more years.
  • Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD): Severe temper outbursts in children, with persistent irritability.
  • Conduct Disorder: Persistent behavior patterns violating the rights of others or societal norms.
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Pattern of defiance toward authority figures without severe antisocial behavior.
  • Cortisol: Stress hormone affecting metabolism and the body's stress response.
  • Negative Cognitive Triad: Persistent negative thinking about oneself, the world, and the future common in depression.
  • Expressed Emotion: Family emotional climate affecting mental disorders, particularly schizophrenia.
  • Protective Factors: Conditions that reduce the likelihood of developing mental disorders and promote resilience.
  • Psychotic Symptoms: Hallucinations and delusions indicating disconnection from reality.
  • Electroconductive Therapy (ECT): Treatment for severe mental disorders involving induced seizures.
  • Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD): Depression linked to specific seasons, particularly in low sunlight months.
  • Pleasant Activity Scheduling: Scheduling enjoyable activities to counteract depressive symptoms.
  • Meta-Analysis: Statistical aggregation of multiple studies to derive broader conclusions.
  • Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT): Short-term therapy focusing on interpersonal relationships and significant life events.
  • Relapse Prevention: Strategies to recognize early signs of depression and manage mood effectively.
  • Bipolar Disorder Type 1: Characterized by manic episodes, possibly alternating with depressive episodes.
  • Bipolar Disorder Type 2: Involves recurring episodes of major depression and hypomania.### Bipolar Disorder
  • Hypomania is a milder form of mania, characterized by elevated mood and energy without severe disruption.
  • Rapid cycling bipolar disorder consists of frequent shifts between manic or hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes, occurring within a year or even in days.
  • Cyclothymic disorder involves chronic mood fluctuations between mild hypomania and mild depression, affecting daily functioning.

Diagnosis Issues

  • Underdiagnosis occurs when mental health disorders are not identified, leading to missed treatment opportunities.
  • Overdiagnosis arises when conditions are diagnosed unnecessarily, leading to potential harm from unnecessary treatments.

Hypomanic Episodes

  • A hypomanic episode includes abnormally elevated mood and increased goal-directed activity; less severe than full manic episodes.
  • Typically associated with Bipolar Disorder 2.

Substance Misuse in Bipolar Disorder

  • Problematic use of alcohol or drugs often relates to coping with bipolar symptoms, worsening mood episodes and impairing treatment.

Goal Dysregulation Model

  • Individuals with bipolar disorder struggle to regulate goal-directed behavior due to mood state influences, leading to impulsive actions during elevated moods and reduced motivation when depressed.

Role of Temperament

  • Traits like emotional reactivity, impulsivity, and sensitivity can increase the risk of developing bipolar disorder, particularly in combination with genetic and environmental factors.

Therapeutic Approaches

  • Psychoeducation equips individuals and families with knowledge of mental health conditions, empowering better management of symptoms.
  • Interpersonal and Social Rhythm Therapy (IPSRT) combines interpersonal therapy and behavioral techniques to stabilize mood and manage social relationships.

Schizophrenia Symptoms

  • Positive symptoms include hallucinations and delusions, while negative symptoms reflect diminished emotional expression and cognitive function.
  • Thought disorder disrupts logical thought processes, displayed through disorganized speech and tangential thinking.

Types of Delusions

  • Paranoid delusions involve unfounded beliefs of persecution or harm.
  • Delusions of reference attribute special significance to ordinary events.
  • Somatic delusions concern false beliefs about personal health or bodily integrity.
  • Grandiose delusions involve inflated beliefs about one’s importance or abilities.
  • Erotomanic delusions involve false beliefs of being loved by someone, often of higher status.

Scenarios of Disorganization

  • Disorganized thinking exhibits incoherent speech and thought processes.
  • Catatonic behavior includes extremes from immobility to excessive movements.

Phases of Schizophrenia

  • Premorbid phase features early signs before full symptoms emerge.
  • Prodromal phase precedes acute symptoms, indicating potential illness onset.
  • Acute phase involves severe manifestations requiring urgent intervention.
  • Recovery phases focus on stabilization and improved functioning post-acute symptoms.

Other Key Concepts

  • Enduring psychosis describes persistent symptoms despite treatment.
  • Concordance rate measures trait sharing among individuals.
  • Gene-environment interaction notes how different genotypes respond to varying environments.

Neurotransmitter Hypothesis

  • Dopamine dysregulation underlies schizophrenia, with excessive signaling linked to positive symptoms and reduced signaling causing negative symptoms.
  • Somatic symptom disorder entails chronic physical symptoms lacking a clear medical cause but accompanied by distress.
  • Illness anxiety disorder focuses on excessive worrying about undiagnosed medical conditions.
  • Conversion disorder presents with physical symptoms like paralysis without neurological explanation, often linked to trauma.

Psychological Concepts

  • Dissociation involves disconnection among thoughts, feelings, and identity.
  • Alexithymia is difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions.
  • Identity confusion reflects uncertainty about personal identity, while identity alteration signifies shifts in self-perception and personality.

Dissociative Disorders

  • Dissociative fugue involves sudden departure and amnesia for past identity.
  • Dissociative amnesia includes selective memory loss related to traumatic events.### Memory and Dissociation
  • Memory gaps exceed normal forgetfulness; can be temporary or lasting with potential for recovery through therapy.
  • Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID), formerly Multiple Personality Disorder, involves multiple identity states in one individual, leading to amnesia and disrupted self-continuity.
  • Post-hypnotic amnesia refers to temporary memory loss for events that occurred during hypnosis.

Brain Function and Memory

  • The hippocampus and amygdala are crucial in memory and emotional regulation. Traumatic experiences can disrupt their interaction, resulting in fragmented memories and emotional dysregulation.
  • State-dependent memory indicates improved recall when the physiological or psychological state during retrieval matches that during memory formation.

Eating Disorders

  • Bulimia Nervosa includes binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise.
  • Binge Eating Disorder involves binge eating without regular compensatory actions; feelings of loss of control are prominent.
  • Pica includes the consumption of non-food substances; rumination disorder involves regurgitating and re-chewing food, often starting in childhood.

Psychological Assessments and Treatments

  • The Eating Disorders Inventory (EDI) assesses attitudes and behaviors related to eating disorders through various subscales such as drive for thinness and body dissatisfaction.
  • Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET) increases motivation for behavior change, particularly in substance abuse; techniques include reflective listening and decisional analysis sheets.
  • Inpatient treatment requires overnight stays in a facility; outpatient treatment allows individuals to receive care without hospitalization.

Addiction and Withdrawal

  • Iatrogenesis is harm caused by medical treatment; withdrawal involves physical and psychological symptoms when discontinuing a substance, varying by dependency level.
  • The disease model of addiction views it as a chronic condition, focusing on brain changes due to substance use.

Personality Disorders

  • Personality disorders are categorized into three clusters:
    • Cluster A (odd/eccentric): includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders.
    • Cluster B (dramatic/emotional): includes Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.
    • Cluster C (anxious/fearful): includes Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorders.

Specific Conditions

  • Schizotypal Personality Disorder involves eccentric behavior and discomfort in close relationships; Paranoid Personality Disorder includes distrust and hypervigilance.
  • Antisocial Personality Disorder is characterized by disregard for others’ rights; psychopathy is a severe form marked by manipulation and lack of remorse.
  • Dependent Personality Disorder leads to excessive reliance on others for emotional support; Avoidant Personality Disorder is marked by social inhibition and fear of negative evaluation.

Sexual Dysfunction and Therapy

  • Sexual dysfunction includes issues like erectile dysfunction and low sexual desire, affecting relationships and well-being.
  • Sensate focus exercises enhance intimacy in couples; androgen and estrogen therapies address hormone-related conditions.
  • Paraphilias involve intense sexual interests in atypical objects or situations, with specific disorders like exhibitionism and voyeurism.

Cognitive Therapy Approaches

  • Beck's cognitive model emphasizes the connection between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, focusing on cognitive distortions and restructuring.
  • Young's schema therapy addresses maladaptive emotional patterns using elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and attachment theory.

Abnormal Behavior and Treatment

  • Abnormal behavior definitions include rarity, distress, dysfunction, and norm violation; treatment is not included.
  • Albert Ellis' rational-emotive therapy posits that people respond to their interpretations of events rather than just conditioning or social expectations.
  • A significant issue with drug treatment for psychological problems is the high rate of relapse after cessation of the drug.

Diathesis-Stress Model and Mental Disorders

  • The diathesis-stress model connects mental disorders to an interaction of biological and psychological factors.
  • The dimensional approach to mental disorders suggests that disorders exist along a continuum rather than being strictly categorical.

Phobias and Anxiety Disorders

  • In vivo exposure is deemed the most effective treatment for specific phobias.
  • Development of a panic disorder typically requires both specific and generalized psychological vulnerabilities.
  • Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) often hold both positive and negative beliefs about worrying.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

  • GAD has a lifetime prevalence rate of approximately 6.1% in Australia.
  • Cognitive behavior therapy for GAD focuses on identifying negative beliefs and reappraising threats, but clients are not taught to suppress worries.
  • The most effective treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is cognitive behavior therapy, not medication.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

  • OCD prevalence is estimated between 2-3%.
  • OCD diagnosis, according to DSM-5, requires the presence of obsessions or compulsions that cause distress, impact social or occupational functioning, and are not attributed to another condition.
  • Common cognitive-behavioral tasks for OCD treatment include exposure and challenging irrational beliefs, not avoidance.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

  • PTSD is maintained by avoiding reminders of the trauma; it is recognized through biological, learning, and cognitive models.
  • Prolonged exposure therapy has shown the best long-term outcomes for PTSD treatment.
  • Interpersonal trauma has a higher likelihood of resulting in PTSD compared to other trauma types.

Bipolar Disorders

  • Postnatal depression is a less common but serious disorder affecting women after childbirth.
  • After a first depressive episode, many individuals will likely experience another episode (relapse).
  • Biological, genetic, stressful life events, and temperament factors contribute to established bipolar disorder risk.

Schizophrenia and Psychosis

  • The use of the diagnosis 'schizophrenia' is contested due to stigma, symptom overlap with other disorders, and common barriers faced in society.
  • Negative symptoms of psychosis include lack of drive, motivation, emotional expression, and reduced spontaneous speech.
  • The treatment for acute episodes of psychosis typically focuses on eliminating positive symptoms through medication.

Eating Disorders

  • Anorexia nervosa primarily affects young women.
  • An individual displaying abnormal cognitions about shape and weight, while maintaining a normal body weight and engaging in binge eating, is likely diagnosed with bulimia nervosa.
  • Cognitive behavior therapy is recognized as the most evidence-based treatment for anorexia nervosa.

Bulimia Nervosa

  • The dual pathway model of bulimia nervosa suggests binge eating episodes are commonly triggered by dieting, negative affect, and their interaction.### Substance Use and Disorders
  • "Tolerance" refers to needing increasing amounts of a substance to achieve the same effect.
  • In substance use disorder treatment, medication can block harmful substance effects, substitute for them, and reduce withdrawal symptoms.
  • Individuals using methamphetamine are 11 times more likely to experience psychosis compared to the general community in Australia.
  • Cognitive errors in problem gambling include the gambler's fallacy, selective recall, illusionary correlations, and biased evaluations.

Sexual Dysfunction

  • Kaplan's stages of sexual functioning do not include "dysfunction."
  • Sexual dysfunction can contribute to relationship problems, and vice versa, in a bidirectional manner.
  • The medical model for treating erectile difficulties generally assumes that providing an erection will resolve the sexual problem.

Personality Disorders

  • Definitions of personality include a consistent pattern of thinking, feeling, and behaving, which is enduring over time and pervasive across situations.
  • Cluster B personality disorders display dramatic, acting-out, or flamboyant behaviors.
  • The prevalence of personality disorders varies between cultures and over time, indicating they are not static.

Child and Adolescent Disorders

  • Internalizing and externalizing disorders are the most common psychological issues in children.
  • Drug treatment for ADHD is most effective when combined with psychosocial treatment, enhancing overall outcomes.
  • Selective mutism is now thought to be a variant of social phobia rather than a separate condition.

Aging and Memory

  • Memory lapses can arise from both normal aging and dementia.
  • Positive aging encompasses maintaining a low risk of disease, high mental and physical functioning, and active life engagement.
  • Longitudinal studies are preferred for examining age-related changes over time as they are more reliable than cross-sectional studies.

Cognitive Disorders

  • Mild neurocognitive disorder involves cognitive changes that negatively impact functioning but does not meet dementia criteria.
  • Medications for Alzheimer's disease primarily aim to improve cognitive functions rather than cure the illness or hasten progression.

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