Psychology Chapter 5 Quiz

Maladaptive Behaviors

• Examples include isolation, oversleeping, and undersleeping, but one of these may not qualify as maladaptive behavior.
• Understanding maladaptive behavior is crucial for identifying mental health issues.

Panic Disorder

• Individuals with panic disorder frequently experience high levels of anxiety.
• This anxiety is not always linked to a specific threat or trigger.

Symptoms of Mania

• Mania can manifest as an elevated mood, characterized by:
  • Feeling exceptionally "high."
  • Increased creativity and energy levels.
  • Impulsive and risky behavior.

Bipolar Disorder Classification

• Bipolar disorder is categorized as a mood disorder.
• It reflects significant fluctuations in mood, energy, and activity levels.

Form 1 and Psychiatric Assessment

• Form 1 is a legal document completed by a Justice of Peace for ordering a psychiatric assessment.
• It serves as a formal mechanism to address mental health concerns.

Validity of Form 2

• Form 2 remains valid for a limited duration, typically:
  • 3 days.
  • 7 days.
  • 30 days.
  • Understanding the duration is crucial for timely action.

Section 17 of the Mental Health Act (MHA)

• Key elements under Section 17 may include:
  • Danger to oneself or others.
  • Inability to care for oneself.
  • Acting in a disorderly manner.

Rights to Counsel

• When an officer apprehends an individual, providing the Rights to Counsel is mandatory.
• This ensures that the rights of the individual are upheld during legal proceedings.

Officer Custody Under the MHA

• Under specific sections of the MHA, officers must retain custody of a person:
  • Until the psychiatric facility accepts custody in the prescribed manner.
• Important sections include:
  • Section 15.
  • Section 16.
  • Section 21.
  • Section 22.