Questions and Answers
What part of the brain is primarily responsible for processing auditory information?
Temporal lobe
Who coined the term 'identity crisis' in the 20th century?
Erik Erikson
In the 'Peanuts' comic strip, how much does Lucy charge for psychiatric help?
Five cents
What is the term for the inability to understand or produce language, often linked to brain injury?
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What term describes an intense fear or aversion to a specific object or situation?
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What neurotransmitter is increased by SSRIs, contributing to mood regulation?
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What psychoactive drug, originally developed in 1912, is known as molly?
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What is the average duration of marriages before they typically end, according to 'Psychology Today'?
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What alliterative support group, founded by Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith in 1935, is known for its 'Twelve Steps' and 'Twelve Traditions'?
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Which decorated Team USA Olympic swimmer went public about the benefits of therapy in a 2018 ad campaign for Talkspace?
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What is the surname of the American psychiatrist who developed the BDI, a depression inventory?
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What 'B' psychological verb refers to leading someone on with small acts of enticement, named after the item used by Hansel and Gretel?
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Chiromancy, now considered pseudoscience, involves studying the lines and features of which body part?
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Who is the 20th-century psychologist, known for her work with children, and the child of a famous psychoanalyst?
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What 'M' word describes the elevated mood episodes in bipolar disorder?
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What H-word mental health disorder involves an excessive worry about having or getting a serious disease?
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Study Notes
Substance Use Support
- Founded in 1935, Alcoholics Anonymous is known for its "Twelve Steps" and "Twelve Traditions" guidelines designed to aid in recovery from alcoholism.
- The organization is associated with one of its first meetings held in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilson and Robert Holbrook Smith.
Mental Health Awareness
- Michael Phelps, a celebrated Team USA Olympic swimmer, advocated for therapy benefits in 2018 through an ad campaign for the app Talkspace.
- ADHD is characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity that interfere with functioning or development.
Psychological Assessments
- The Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a depression assessment tool named after psychiatrist Aaron Beck, unrelated to the indie musician Beck Hansen.
Cognitive Psychological Terms
- "Breadcrumb" is a psychological term meaning to lead someone on through small enticements, derived from the fairy tale of Hansel and Gretel.
Cultural Practices in Psychology
- Chiromancy, or palmistry, examines the lines and features of the palm, rooted in ancient cultures including India and China, but now regarded as pseudoscientific.
Child Psychology
- Anna Freud, the daughter of Sigmund Freud, is known for her contributions to child psychology, including the 1956 work “Indications for Child Analysis.”
Mood Disorders
- Bipolar disorder involves alternating periods of depression and elevated mood, with the elevated mood referred to as "mania."
Hypochondriasis
- Hypochondria is a condition where a person excessively fears having a serious illness despite medical reassurance and evidence to the contrary.
Education Requirements
- A master's degree is the minimum educational requirement to become a school psychologist.
Brain Structure
- The four major lobes of the human brain include the frontal, parietal, occipital, and temporal lobes.
Developmental Psychology
- Erik Erikson, a developmental psychologist, introduced the term “identity crisis,” altering his last name as part of his personal journey.
Popular Culture
- In “Peanuts,” Lucy Van Pelt charges five cents per session for psychiatric help in her makeshift booth, beginning in 1959.
Language Disorders
- Aphasia refers to a condition where individuals struggle with understanding or producing language, often following a stroke or head trauma.
Phobic Reactions
- Phobia describes intense, often disabling fears of specific objects or situations that typically pose little actual risk.
Pharmaceutical Treatments
- SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) are commonly prescribed for depression, as they boost serotonin levels, a key brain chemical associated with feelings of well-being.
Psychoactive Substances
- MDMA, also known as molly, was developed in 1912 and was used in psychotherapy as late as the 1970s.
Relationship Dynamics
- According to "Psychology Today," the average duration for marriages before separation is four years, contrasting Marilyn Monroe's film title "The Seven Year Itch."
Perceptual Disorders
- The phenomenon where individuals perceive objects as smaller than they are is named after "Alice in Wonderland," referencing the main character's shrinking experience.
Delay of Gratification
- In the 1972 Marshmallow Experiment by Walter Mischel, children chose between one marshmallow immediately or two if they waited 15 minutes; those who waited were found to excel in life skills later on.
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Test your knowledge on key aspects of mental health, including the foundational principles of Alcoholics Anonymous and notable figures in advocacy such as Michael Phelps. This quiz covers historical milestones and influential practices in promoting well-being and recovery.
