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What is a characteristic of the 'latent' stage of psychosexual development?
What is a characteristic of the 'latent' stage of psychosexual development?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with schizophrenia?
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with schizophrenia?
Which defense mechanism involves justifying inappropriate actions with acceptable reasons?
Which defense mechanism involves justifying inappropriate actions with acceptable reasons?
What main principle did Carl Rogers emphasize in his therapy approach?
What main principle did Carl Rogers emphasize in his therapy approach?
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What is a primary characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
What is a primary characteristic of Autism Spectrum Disorder?
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What does Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy primarily focus on?
What does Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy primarily focus on?
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Which mental disorder is characterized by impaired social skills?
Which mental disorder is characterized by impaired social skills?
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What symptom does the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS) evaluate?
What symptom does the Positive and Negative Symptoms Scale (PANSS) evaluate?
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Which of these is a feature of Displacement as a defense mechanism?
Which of these is a feature of Displacement as a defense mechanism?
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Which therapy technique is most closely associated with cognitive psychology?
Which therapy technique is most closely associated with cognitive psychology?
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What is the primary focus of client-centered therapy developed by Carl Rogers?
What is the primary focus of client-centered therapy developed by Carl Rogers?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid test?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a valid test?
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What ancient practice involved drilling holes into the skull to cure mental illness?
What ancient practice involved drilling holes into the skull to cure mental illness?
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Who is known for the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy?
Who is known for the development of Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy?
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Which of the following statements about stuttering is true?
Which of the following statements about stuttering is true?
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What was believed to cause abnormal behavior in the Stone Age?
What was believed to cause abnormal behavior in the Stone Age?
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Which of the following professionals is qualified to provide therapy to clients?
Which of the following professionals is qualified to provide therapy to clients?
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What term describes the process of releasing repressed emotions to relieve emotional distress?
What term describes the process of releasing repressed emotions to relieve emotional distress?
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Which statement best describes reliability in testing?
Which statement best describes reliability in testing?
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Which therapy method is associated with the use of hypnosis to treat patients?
Which therapy method is associated with the use of hypnosis to treat patients?
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Study Notes
Mental State Examination
- Assessment of thought pattern in the mental state examination does not include orientation.
- Clarity, relevance, and flow are assessed during a mental state examination.
Neurotransmitters
- GABA is linked to anxiety.
- Serotonin and norepinephrine are linked to depression.
- Dopamine is linked to schizophrenia.
Therapies and Theories
- RBT (Rational Behavior Therapy) is a technique utilized in cognitive psychology.
- Carl Rogers believed it was important to label the person seeking therapy as a "client" not a "patient".
- Electrics therapy draws techniques from different therapies based on a client's needs.
- The "latent" stage of psychosexual development is characterized by dormant sexual feelings.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy was developed by Albert Ellis.
- Carl Rogers identified three important components of client-centered therapy: genuineness, empathy, and unconditional positive regard.
Defense Mechanisms
- Rationalization: When someone uses an acceptable reason to justify their inappropriate actions.
- Reaction Formation: Demonstrating feelings that are the opposite of one's actual feelings, often to hide the real emotion.
- Displacement: Shifting your feelings from the original target to a less threatening one.
- Projection: Placing your own undesirable thoughts and feelings onto someone else.
- Repression: Pushing troubling thoughts and memories into the unconscious mind to avoid dealing with them.
- Regression: Reverting to childlike behaviors in response to stress.
Mental Disorders
- Schizophrenia: The positive and negative symptoms scale (PANSS) is used for the diagnosis of schizophrenia.
- Neurodevelopmental Disorders: Characterized by impaired social skills.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder: Characterized by deficit in nonverbal communication, understanding relationships, and social communication; does not include deficits in independent living.
- Learning Disorders: Are usually characterized by difficulties with perception and information processing.
- Communication Disorders: Include language disorder, speech and sound disorder, and childhood-onset fluency disorder.
- Child-onset Fluency Disorder: Caused by interruptions in speech fluency.
- Intellectual Disability: May be caused by viral infections, genetic factors, or hormonal imbalances, however is not linked to brain anatomy.
Other Key Concepts
- Learned Response: A behavior copied from another person.
- Catharsis: Releasing repressed emotions to relieve emotional distress.
- Validity: A test is valid when it accurately measures the intended quality.
- Reliability: A test is reliable when the results are consistent over multiple administrations.
The History of Mental Health
- In the Stone Age, abnormal behavior was believed to be caused by evil spirits.
- Franz Anton Mesmer used hypnosis to treat patients who were thought to have hysteria.
Important People
- Carl Rogers: Developed client-centered therapy, which emphasizes the individual's ability to heal themselves.
- Albert Ellis: Developed Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, which challenges irrational beliefs.
- Franz Anton Mesmer: A German physician known for his use of hypnosis and the practice of "mesmerism."
Important Facts
- Psychologist are the only professionals qualified to provide therapy to clients.
- Medical Doctors (MDs) are qualified to prescribe medication.
- DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) classifies mental disorders into five types of communication disorders.
- The presence of stuttering is also indicative of a communication disorder.
- Electroshock therapy is also known as brain stimulation.
- Trephination was an ancient practice used to cure mental illness by drilling holes into the skull.
- Rentla was used to cure people who were believed to be possessed by spiders.
Key Takeaways
- Understanding different types of therapies, defense mechanisms, neurotransmitters and how they relate to mental disorders is essential.
- There are various types of mental disorders requiring different approaches and treatments.
- An understanding of how different mental disorders are diagnosed and treated is critical for effective care.
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Description
This quiz covers key concepts related to mental state examinations, neurotransmitters, therapies, and defense mechanisms in psychology. Dive into the assessment techniques, therapeutic approaches, and significant psychological theories that shape our understanding of mental health. Test your knowledge on terms and thinkers like Carl Rogers and Rational Behavior Therapy.
