Mental Health and Illness Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What significant change occurred in psychiatric nursing education in 1955?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Match the following concepts with their definitions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What did Hippocrates believe caused mental illness?

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

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

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

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

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

Hippocrates' approach treated mental illness as a supernatural problem.

What were the four body fluids identified by Hippocrates?

What is considered abnormal during the mourning process?

Grief is classified as a mental illness.

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

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

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

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

Anxiety and grief are described as responses to stress.

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

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

According to Peplau, how is anxiety defined?

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

Crying is considered a maladaptive coping mechanism for moderate anxiety.

Name one coping behavior that enhances knowledge.

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

Match the defense mechanism with its description:

What happens to the perceptual field as anxiety increases?

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

What is the primary function of coping skills?

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

Which of the following is an adaptive coping mechanism?

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

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

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

Match the coping mechanism with its category:

What psychosomatic effect can unresolved anxiety lead to?

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

All individuals experience anxiety as distressful.

What characterizes mild anxiety?

Severe anxiety can lead to feelings of __________ and __________.

Match the level of anxiety with its primary characteristics:

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

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

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

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

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

High levels of anxiety always motivate individuals positively.

Name one psychological behavior associated with moderate anxiety.

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

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

Match the physiological symptoms with their corresponding level of anxiety:

What is sublimation in psychological terms?

Suppression is the involuntary blocking of unpleasant feelings.

What is the primary emotional response to grief?

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

Match the following anxiety types with their characteristics:

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

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

What can prolonged panic anxiety lead to?

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

Match the following loss types with their examples:

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of psychosis?

Individuals with panic anxiety often exhibit effective communication with others.

What is the primary cause of neurosis?

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

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

Grief can only be triggered by real losses.