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What term refers to the characteristic way in which a person thinks, feels, and behaves?
What term refers to the characteristic way in which a person thinks, feels, and behaves?
Which component of the mind refers to the emotional part?
Which component of the mind refers to the emotional part?
What does the term 'pyknic type' refer to in the context of mental status examination?
What does the term 'pyknic type' refer to in the context of mental status examination?
What does psychodynamics focus on?
What does psychodynamics focus on?
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What does psychoanalysis involve?
What does psychoanalysis involve?
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What is the term for the automatic copying of the examiner’s movements or postures?
What is the term for the automatic copying of the examiner’s movements or postures?
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Which type of sleep disorder is characterized by sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by emotions such as laughter, surprise, or anger?
Which type of sleep disorder is characterized by sudden loss of muscle tone triggered by emotions such as laughter, surprise, or anger?
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In which condition do individuals experience obsessional motor acts?
In which condition do individuals experience obsessional motor acts?
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What is the term used for prolonged sustaining of an awkward posture or position?
What is the term used for prolonged sustaining of an awkward posture or position?
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Which speech deviation is characterized by the coining of new words or the use of words in an inappropriate way?
Which speech deviation is characterized by the coining of new words or the use of words in an inappropriate way?
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Study Notes
Key Psychological Terms and Concepts
- Personality: Refers to the characteristic way a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
- Affect: Component of the mind representing the emotional part, reflecting feelings and mood states.
- Pyknic Type: A classification used in mental status examinations, typically associated with individuals who have a stocky build and certain personality traits, often linked to sociability and a relaxed demeanor.
Psychological Theories and Approaches
- Psychodynamics: Focuses on the interplay of unconscious forces and childhood experiences that shape behavior and personality.
- Psychoanalysis: Involves a therapeutic approach aimed at uncovering unconscious conflicts through techniques such as free association, dream analysis, and transference.
Behavioral and Speech Characteristics
- Echolalia: The automatic copying of the examiner’s movements or postures, often seen in various psychological conditions.
- Cataplexy: A type of sleep disorder characterized by a sudden loss of muscle tone, often triggered by strong emotions like laughter, surprise, or anger.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Individuals experience obsessional motor acts, performing rituals in response to intrusive thoughts.
- Catatonia: Refers to prolonged sustaining of awkward postures or positions, often associated with severe mental health conditions.
- Neologism: A speech deviation characterized by coining new words or using existing words inappropriately, commonly observed in certain psychiatric disorders.
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This quiz provides an overview of important terms in the fields of psychology and psychiatry, covering concepts such as psychodynamics, psychoanalysis, and psyche. It offers a brief introduction to these fundamental aspects of human behavior and mental processes.
