Psychology Chapter 3: Thought Disorders

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What is the primary concern for a patient admitted to the hospital for depression?

Ensuring the patient's safety and preventing self-harm or suicide (correct)
Encouraging physical activity and exercise
Providing emotional support and counseling
Administering antidepressant medications

What is the primary goal of nursing intervention for weight loss associated with bipolar disorder mania?

Restricting calorie intake and promoting physical activity
Administering medications to suppress appetite
Encouraging social support and group therapy
Providing high-protein, high-calorie foods to promote nutrition (correct)

What is the most important aspect of relapse prevention with bipolar disorder?

Promoting medication adherence through comprehensive education (correct)
Administering mood stabilizers and antidepressants
Cognitive-behavioral therapy and counseling
Encouraging social support and group therapy

What is a critical symptom of lithium toxicity that requires immediate notification of the physician?

Severe diarrhea and excessive urine output (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why is it essential to maintain an accurate record of intake, output, and calorie count in patients with bipolar disorder?

To promote nutrition and weight management (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Beck's Cognitive Therapy in the treatment of mental health disorders?

Achieving lasting symptom relief and improved quality of life (C) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of behavior therapy, what is the primary goal of identifying situations that promote ineffective responses?

To replace ineffective response patterns with more adaptive ones (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do group experiences benefit individuals in crisis?

By allowing individuals to compare their responses to others with similar experiences (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the therapist in crisis intervention?

To offer guidance and support to mobilize resources and resolve the crisis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Why are medications not commonly used to treat adjustment disorder?

Because they may only provide temporary relief and mask the underlying problem (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of crisis intervention?

It is a short-term approach that relies on orderly problem-solving techniques and structured activities (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason an individual with adjustment disorder requires guidance and support from another?

Because they are unable to problem solve due to increased anxiety (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical time frame for an individual to be diagnosed with Adjustment Disorder (AD)?

Within 3 months after onset of the stressor and persists for no longer than 6 months (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) symptoms?

They are vague, dramatized, or exaggerated in their presentation (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD) and Illness Anxiety Disorder (IAD)?

Individuals with SSD are convinced that their symptoms are related to organic pathology (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the expected outcome of symptoms in an individual with Adjustment Disorder (AD)?

The symptoms will remit soon after the stressor is relieved (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of an individual with Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?

Devoting excessive time and energy to worry and concern about the symptoms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key implication of an individual's conviction that their symptoms are related to organic pathology in Somatic Symptom Disorder (SSD)?

They are more likely to reject any implication that stress or psychosocial factors play a role (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of individuals with avoidant disorder in their social interactions?

They are slow and constrained in their speech, with frequent hesitations (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary motivation for self-harming behaviors in individuals with borderline personality disorder?

To regulate intense emotions and alleviate feelings of emptiness (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the speech patterns of individuals with avoidant disorder?

They are hesitant and uncertain in their speech (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary characteristic of individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

They are inflexible and lack spontaneity (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common emotional experience of individuals with avoidant disorder?

They are frequently undesired and unwanted (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key aspect of the social behavior of individuals with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?

They are polite and formal in their social interactions (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of paranoid delusions?

Irrational beliefs that others are plotting against or intending harm towards oneself (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a delusion of reference?

Believing that a neutral event, such as a bird flying overhead, is a personal message (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between magical thinking and delusions of reference?

Magical thinking involves beliefs about the power of one's thoughts, while delusions of reference involve beliefs about the significance of external events (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of loose associations?

Unrelated ideas or concepts that are not logically connected (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of magical thinking?

Thinking that stepping on cracks in the sidewalk will cause harm to a loved one (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between paranoid delusions and delusions of reference?

Paranoid delusions involve beliefs about the intentions of others, while delusions of reference involve beliefs about the significance of external events (D) Signup and view all the answers