Mental Health and Illness Overview
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The expression "ship of fools" originated from the practice of sending people with mental illness to sea alone to search for their lost rationality.

True (A)

Who is often referred to as the "father of American psychiatry"?

  • Linda Richards
  • Abraham Maslow
  • Benjamin Rush (correct)
  • Dorothea Dix

    • What was a major factor contributing to the deterioration of conditions in state asylums during the 19th century?

    Overcrowding and understaffing

    The first psychiatric nursing school in the United States was established at the ______ in Waverly, Massachusetts.

    <p>McLean Asylum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was NOT a treatment method used by Benjamin Rush?

    <p>Electroconvulsive therapy (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following individuals with their contributions to mental health care:

    <p>Dorothea Dix = Advocated for humane care in state asylums Linda Richards = First American psychiatric nurse Benjamin Rush = Pioneer of American psychiatry, emphasized humanistic treatment Abraham Maslow = Developed the hierarchy of needs model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The National Mental Health Act of 1946 focused primarily on funding research into new medications for mental illness.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant event led to the increased need for psychiatric care in the United States in the post-World War II era?

    <p>World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which need must be met before an individual can focus on self-actualization?

    <p>Physiological needs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ______ movement in the 1960s shifted the focus of mental health care from institutions to communities.

    <p>community health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Historically, the care of individuals with mental illness was primarily a family responsibility.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant change occurred in psychiatric nursing education in 1955?

    <p>Incorporation of psychiatric nursing into the curriculum of all undergraduate schools of nursing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a key concept emphasized in the new psychiatric nursing curriculum introduced in 1955?

    <p>Custodial care (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The introduction of ______ in the mid-20th century allowed clients with psychoses to participate more actively in their treatment.

    <p>antipsychotic medications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the Middle East, mental illness was initially viewed as a result of supernatural forces.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is self-actualization according to Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs?

    <p>Fulfillment of one's highest potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Maslow, what is one characteristic of a self-actualized individual?

    <p>An intense emotional reaction to life's events (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Jahoda's indicators of mental health include a focus on personal growth and development.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Jahoda's indicator of 'integration' refer to?

    <p>Maintaining balance among various life processes, including adaptive responses to the environment and development of a personal philosophy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The ability to perform in an independent, self-directed manner is referred to as ______ in Jahoda's model of mental health.

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

    Which of the following is NOT included in Jahoda's list of mental health indicators?

    <p>Creativity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Horwitz, incomprehensibility is a key factor in how mental illness is perceived.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the concept of cultural relativity as it relates to mental illness.

    <p>Cultural relativity means that what's considered normal or abnormal behavior varies across cultures. A behavior viewed as a sign of mental illness in one culture may be seen as acceptable in another.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The APA's DSM-5-TR defines mental disorder as a ______ in an individual's cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior.

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

    Match the following concepts with their definitions:

    <p>Self-actualization = A dynamic state of age-appropriate thought, feeling, and behavior congruent with local and cultural norms. Incomprehensibility = The inability to understand the motivations behind someone's behavior. Mental health = The successful adaptation to stressors, evidenced by age-appropriate thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Cultural relativity = Variations in what is considered normal or abnormal behavior across different cultures.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Maslow, which characteristic is NOT associated with self-actualized individuals?

    <p>A need for constant external validation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Robinson's definition of mental health emphasizes the importance of conformity to social norms.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the DSM-5-TR's definition of mental disorder?

    <p>It provides a standardized framework for diagnosing and classifying mental disorders, promoting consistency in clinical practice and research.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The concept of ______ suggests that mental illness can be viewed along a continuum of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

    <p>mental health as a continuum</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these aspects is NOT considered a key aspect of mental illness as defined by the DSM-5-TR?

    <p>Significant deviation from cultural norms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The DSM-5-TR excludes an expected response to common stressors from the definition of mental disorder.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Describe the relationship between mental health and environmental mastery as defined by Jahoda.

    <p>Environmental mastery refers to the ability to function effectively within one's environment, including establishing satisfying relationships and coping with challenges. Achieving this mastery is seen as a positive indicator of mental health, as it reflects the ability to adapt and thrive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hippocrates believe caused mental illness?

    <p>Irregularities in body fluids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In ancient cultures, mental illness was often attributed to supernatural forces.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one treatment method used in ancient cultures for mental illness.

    <p>Ritualistic exorcism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the theory centered around Hippocrates, the four body fluids were known as __________.

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

    Match the historical belief about mental illness with its corresponding treatment:

    <p>Evil spirits = Ritualistic exorcism Witchcraft = Execution Taboo violation = Purification rituals Imbalance of humors = Inducing vomiting and diarrhea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which period did the association of mental illness with witchcraft predominate in Europe?

    <p>Middle Ages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Hippocrates' approach treated mental illness as a supernatural problem.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the four body fluids identified by Hippocrates?

    <p>Blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is considered abnormal during the mourning process?

    <p>Absence of mourning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grief is classified as a mental illness.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What new diagnostic category was added in the DSM-5-TR for those experiencing prolonged grief?

    <p>Prolonged grief disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mental health is defined as the successful adaptation to stressors evidenced by thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that are _____.

    <p>age appropriate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the terms related to grief and mental health to their definitions:

    <p>Normal grief = Adaptive response to loss Maladaptive grief = Responses that can lead to clinical depression Anxiety = Response to stress characterized by varying severity Mental illness = Maladaptive responses interfering with functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How long must intense distress last after a loved one’s death to be classified as prolonged grief disorder?

    <p>12 months (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anxiety and grief are described as responses to stress.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two primary responses to stress identified in the content?

    <p>Anxiety and grief</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mental illness is defined as _____ responses to stressors that interfere with functioning.

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

    According to Peplau, how is anxiety defined?

    <p>By levels of symptom severity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is not considered a coping mechanism for mild anxiety?

    <p>Ignoring problems (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Crying is considered a maladaptive coping mechanism for moderate anxiety.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one coping behavior that enhances knowledge.

    <p>Studying or learning new skills</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A physically disabled boy may use ______ to become a great scholar as a form of coping.

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

    Match the defense mechanism with its description:

    <p>Denial = Refusing to acknowledge a problem Regression = Returning to an earlier level of development Projection = Attributing unwanted feelings to others Rationalization = Making excuses for behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the perceptual field as anxiety increases?

    <p>It diminishes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ego defense mechanisms are always conscious actions taken by an individual.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of coping skills?

    <p>To enhance adaptation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person exhibiting excessive chewing of their nails may be demonstrating a coping mechanism known as ______.

    <p>nail biting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an adaptive coping mechanism?

    <p>Physical exercise (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Talking to someone one feels comfortable with is a form of maladaptive coping mechanism.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to Anna Freud, what happens when defense mechanisms become maladaptive?

    <p>They interfere with reality and interpersonal relations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A behavior where one expresses unacceptable feelings toward a less threatening target is known as ______.

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

    Match the coping mechanism with its category:

    <p>Daydreaming = Emotion-focused coping Eating = Behavioral coping Smoking = Behavioral coping Social support = Emotion-focused coping</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What psychosomatic effect can unresolved anxiety lead to?

    <p>Various physiological disorders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is considered a primary psychological response pattern to stress?

    <p>Anxiety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All individuals experience anxiety as distressful.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes mild anxiety?

    <p>Heightened perception and increased motivation, enhancing learning and functioning.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Severe anxiety can lead to feelings of __________ and __________.

    <p>dread, horror</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the level of anxiety with its primary characteristics:

    <p>Mild = Heightened perception, learning is enhanced Moderate = Reduced alertness, increased muscle tension Severe = Inability to concentrate, physical symptoms like headaches Panic = Extreme withdrawal and misperceptions of the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what level of anxiety does learning begin to become ineffective?

    <p>Severe (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    An individual may not be aware of the source of their anxiety.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What physiological factors may influence an individual’s response to stress?

    <p>Heredity, temperament, learned response patterns, maturity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Anxiety can become problematic when it interferes with the ability to meet __________ needs.

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

    Which level of anxiety is characterized by a sense of impending doom?

    <p>Panic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    High levels of anxiety always motivate individuals positively.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Name one psychological behavior associated with moderate anxiety.

    <p>Increased restlessness or decreased attention span.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals experiencing __________ anxiety may exhibit bizarre behaviors such as shouting or running wildly.

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

    Which of these is a characteristic behavior of someone experiencing severe anxiety?

    <p>Fixation on a single detail (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the physiological symptoms with their corresponding level of anxiety:

    <p>Mild = Increased awareness and motivation Moderate = Increased heart rate and muscular tension Severe = Headaches and dizziness Panic = Severe trembling and incoherence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is sublimation in psychological terms?

    <p>Redirecting unacceptable impulses into constructive activities (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suppression is the involuntary blocking of unpleasant feelings.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary emotional response to grief?

    <p>Sorrow and sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A man yells at his wife and later buys her flowers as a way of ____ his behavior.

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

    Match the following anxiety types with their characteristics:

    <p>Severe Anxiety = Limited attention span, difficulty completing tasks Panic Anxiety = Inability to focus, potential hallucinations Psychosis = Significant thought disturbance, loss of reality testing Neurosis = Excessive anxiety without severe reality distortion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with distressing somatic symptoms?

    <p>Somatic symptom disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Those experiencing neurosis are often unaware of the psychological causes of their distress.

    <p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can prolonged panic anxiety lead to?

    <p>Physical and emotional exhaustion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grief encompasses emotional, physical, and ____ responses to loss.

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

    Match the following loss types with their examples:

    <p>Real loss = Death of a loved one Perceived loss = Loss of femininity after mastectomy Adaptive response = Healthy coping mechanisms Maladaptive response = Avoiding discussing feelings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychosis?

    <p>Awareness of behaviors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Individuals with panic anxiety often exhibit effective communication with others.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary cause of neurosis?

    <p>Excessive anxiety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases of severe anxiety, the individual's perceptual field is greatly _____.

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

    Which of the following is an example of a dissociative disorder?

    <p>Dissociative identity disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Grief can only be triggered by real losses.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mental Health and Mental Illness

    • Mental health is defined as successful adaptation to internal or external stressors, exhibiting age-appropriate and culturally-normative thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
    • Mental illness is characterized by maladaptive responses to stressors, incongruent thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that disrupt social, occupational, or physical functioning.
    • Cultural beliefs influence perceptions of acceptable behavior, impacting diagnoses.
    • Behaviors deemed abnormal in one culture may be normal in another.

    Historical Overview of Psychiatric Care

    • Ancient treatments often involved rituals, exorcism, or purification based on supernatural beliefs.
    • Hippocrates (400 BCE) attributed mental illness to an imbalance of bodily "humors."
    • Middle Ages saw continued association of mental illness with witchcraft.
    • Middle Eastern cultures sometimes viewed mental illness as a medical problem.
    • Colonial America reflected European attitudes, with punishment for behaviors deemed "witchcraft."
    • The 18th century saw the first American hospital for mental illness, with Benjamin Rush pioneering humanistic approaches.
    • The 19th century saw Dorothea Dix advocate for state asylums.
    • State asylums grew overcrowded and conditions deteriorated.
    • The 1960s community health movement brought change.
    • 1873 saw the emergence of psychiatric nursing with Linda Richards.
    • Psychiatric nursing training focused on custodial care until the 1950s.
    • The National Mental Health Act of 1946 funded further education and antipsychotic medications improved treatment.

    Defining Mental Health

    • Maslow's hierarchy of needs emphasizes self-actualization as a key component of mental health.
    • Jahoda's six indicators: positive self-attitude, growth, integration, autonomy, reality perception, and environmental mastery.
    • Robinson's definition: age-appropriate and culturally congruent thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
    • Modern definition: successful adaptation to stressors.

    Mental Illness - Sociocultural Perspective

    • Horwitz's sociocultural perspective: incomprehensibility and cultural relativity influence diagnosis.
    • DSM-5-TR defines mental disorder as a syndrome with significant disturbance in cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior.
    • DSM-5-TR excludes expected responses to common stressors as mental disorders.
    • Different cultural norms impact how mental illness is perceived.

    Stress and Adaptation

    • Anxiety and grief are primary responses to stress.
    • Adaptive responses maintain functioning; maladaptive responses disrupt functioning.
    • Peplau's four levels of anxiety: mild, moderate, severe, and panic. Each level has different associated psychological, behavioral, and physical characteristics.
    • Coping mechanisms vary in effectiveness.
    • Ego defense mechanisms can be adaptive or maladaptive.
    • Grief is a normal response to loss, but prolonged maladaptive responses can develop into disorders.
    • A continuum exists, linking normal experiences to disorders, reflecting the degree of symptom severity.

    Continuum of Mental Health/Mental Illness

    • A continuum, incorporating adaptive and maladaptive responses to stress, represents different levels of functioning.

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    Explore the intricacies of mental health and mental illness in this quiz. Understand the definitions, cultural influences on perceptions of behavior, and the historical context of psychiatric care. Delve into how different eras perceived mental illness and the treatment methods employed.

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