Psychology Mental State Examination Quiz

Study Notes

Mental State Examination

The assessment of thought patterns in a mental state examination includes clarity, relevance, and flow.
It does not include orientation.

Neurotransmitters

GABA is a neurotransmitter linked to anxiety.
Dopamine is a neurotransmitter linked to schizophrenia when imbalanced.
Serotonin and Norepinephrine are neurotransmitters linked to depression when imbalanced.

RBT Technique

The RBT technique is a component of Cognitive psychology.

Neurodevelopmental Traits

Impaired social skills are a characteristic of neurodevelopmental traits.

Defense Mechanisms

Rationalization: An individual provides an acceptable excuse for their wrong behavior.
Reaction Formation: An individual pretends to have positive feelings for someone they dislike.
Displacement: Expressing anger on a less threatening target, like a child, because anger cannot be expressed toward the actual source.
Projection: Attributing one's own unacceptable feelings or impulses to others.
Repression: Forgetting or suppressing traumatic or upsetting experiences.
Regression: Reverting back to childish behaviors or earlier stages of development.

Therapy Approaches

Eclectic therapy: Combines techniques from different therapies to meet the client's specific needs.
Client-centered therapy (Carl Rogers): Emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard.

Mental Disorders

Histrionic Disorder: A personality disorder characterized by excessive emotionality, attention-seeking behavior, and shallow relationships. Hypnotism was used to treat it.
Schizophrenia: A mental disorder characterized by positive and negative symptoms.
Autism Spectrum Disorder: A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, and repetitive behaviors or interests.
Learning Disorder: A neurological disorder that affects the ability to learn and process information.
Communication Disorder: A disorder that affects the ability to communicate verbally and nonverbally.
Speech and Sound Disorder: A type of communication disorder characterized by difficulty producing speech sounds.
Childhood-Onset Fluency Disorder (Stuttering): A communication disorder characterized by disruptions in the flow of speech.

Other Key Points

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT): A cognitive-behavioral therapy approach developed by Albert Ellis.
Valid Test: A test that accurately measures what it claims to measure.
Reliable Test: A test that produces consistent results over time and across different administrations.
Biopsychosocial Approach: A holistic approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in the development of a disorder.
Catharsis: The emotional release of pent-up emotions and tensions.
Electromyography (EMG): A brain stimulation technique, often used to treat patients with severe depression, where a mild electrical current is passed through the brain.

Description

Test your knowledge on the Mental State Examination, neurotransmitters, defense mechanisms, and neurodevelopmental traits. This quiz covers various psychological concepts crucial for understanding mental health assessments and behaviors.