Psychosocial Integrity Quiz

Questions and Answers

What is Psychosocial Integrity?

A technique for managing stress

A type of mental disorder

The emotional stability of an individual

The ability to meet emotional, behavioral, and social demands of life (correct)

Which of the following are essential elements of mental health? (Select all that apply)

Act (correct)

Change (correct)

Leisure & Work (correct)

Isolation

What is mental health indispensable for?

Personal well-being, family and interpersonal relationships, and contribution to community.

What is the definition of Mental Illness?

Diagnosable mental disorders characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior. Signup and view all the answers

Who began studying mental illness in the early 1900s?

Sigmund Freud. Signup and view all the answers

Psychotropic drugs were commonly used in the 1950s.

True Signup and view all the answers

What movement began in 1963 regarding mental health treatment?

Deinstitutionalization. Signup and view all the answers

What does Psychobiology study?

The biological foundations of thought, emotion, and behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is a neuron?

A specialized nerve cell in the CNS Signup and view all the answers

What is neurotransmission?

Electrochemical messages between neurons. Signup and view all the answers

What is the synaptic cleft?

The junction between two neurons. Signup and view all the answers

What do neurotransmitters do?

Stimulate or inhibit action at the receptor site Signup and view all the answers

What is reuptake in neurotransmission?

When the neurotransmitter has relayed its message and is then stored for later use. Signup and view all the answers

What role do receptor sites play?

They act as gatekeepers for neurotransmitters. Signup and view all the answers

What neurotransmitter is decreased in depression?

Serotonin. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of Acetylcholine?

Can be both inhibitory and excitatory, affecting sleep/wake cycles and muscle signaling. Signup and view all the answers

What does psychoanalytic theory focus on?

The patient's unconscious thoughts and memories. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes psychomotor agitation?

A noticeable speeding up of speech, thinking, and movement. Signup and view all the answers

Define Defense Mechanisms.

Unconscious cognitive disorders that help maintain self-esteem and control. Signup and view all the answers

What is a therapeutic group based on?

Personal interactions and issues occurring in daily living. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Mental Status Exam measure?

Changes in cognitive functioning Signup and view all the answers

What is a behavioral contract?

An agreement between the nurse and patient describing responsibilities. Signup and view all the answers

Labile affect describes a quick change in mood and affect for no reason.

True Signup and view all the answers

What triggers systematic desensitization?

Specific fears and relaxation techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a psychological testing method?

Intelligence test Signup and view all the answers

What is circumstantial thinking?

Excessive and unneeded details before getting to the point Signup and view all the answers

What is tangential thinking?

When the patient goes off topic and does not give the information requested. Signup and view all the answers

What is loose association?

Disorganized thoughts that move from topic to topic without connection. Signup and view all the answers

What is flight of ideas?

Fragmented or unrelated thoughts that result in excessive amount of rate and speech. Signup and view all the answers

What does blocking refer to?

When thoughts stop abruptly for several seconds or minutes. Signup and view all the answers

What is psychosis?

When a person is unable to decipher what is real and what is not. Signup and view all the answers

Define delusions.

Fixed false beliefs that a patient is convinced are true. Signup and view all the answers

What are paranoid or persecutory delusions?

Beliefs that someone or some group is attempting to harm them. Signup and view all the answers

What is a somatic delusion?

The belief that a person's body is diseased or abnormal. Signup and view all the answers

Define grandiose delusions.

The belief that the person has special power or abilities. Signup and view all the answers

What are religious delusions?

Fixed false beliefs of any religious nature. Signup and view all the answers

What are ideas of reference?

When a person believes that insignificant remarks refer to them. Signup and view all the answers

What are hallucinations?

False sensory perceptions for which there are no real stimuli. Signup and view all the answers

What are auditory hallucinations?

The perception of hearing voices that are not there. Signup and view all the answers

What are visual hallucinations?

Seeing something that isn't there. Signup and view all the answers

Define gustatory hallucinations.

Tasting something that isn't there. Signup and view all the answers

What is an olfactory hallucination?

Smelling something that isn't there. Signup and view all the answers

What are tactile hallucinations?

Sensations of bugs crawling under the skin. Signup and view all the answers

Define illusion.

When a person misinterprets something that is real. Signup and view all the answers

What is suicidal ideation (SI)?

Thinking about killing oneself. Signup and view all the answers

What is homicidal ideation (HI)?

Thinking about killing someone. Signup and view all the answers

What are recent memory questions?

Examples include questions about the president or my name. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Psychosocial Integrity

Refers to the capability of individuals and groups to cope with emotional, social, and behavioral challenges in life.

Essential Elements of Mental Health

CALF FUSS acronym encapsulates key mental health elements:
- Change: Adaptability and resilience.
- Act: Appropriate responses to situations.
- Leisure & Work: Effectiveness in daily activities.
- Fulfilling Relationships: Ability to maintain healthy connections.
- Fact vs. Fiction: Distinguishing reality from falsehood.
- Uncertainty: Tolerance of ambiguity.
- Stress: Management of high stress levels indicating hardiness.
- Self-esteem: Sustaining a positive self-image.

Mental Health Overview

Critical for personal well-being, family bonds, interpersonal relationships, and societal contributions.

Mental Illness

Encompasses all known mental disorders characterized by changes in mood, behavior, or thinking, often leading to distress and dysfunction.

Historical Context

Sigmund Freud and contemporaries initiated the study and treatment of mental illness in the early 1900s.

Psychotropic Drugs

Widely utilized since the 1950s to:
- Alleviate symptoms like anxiety and depression.
- Reduce hospital stay durations.
- Increase community reintegration of patients.

Deinstitutionalization

Initiated by the Community Mental Health Act in 1963, promoting mental health treatment within community settings rather than hospitals.

Psychobiology

Examines how biological factors (genetics, environment, brain chemistry) influence thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Neuron Structure

Neurons consist of:
- Axon: Sends impulses away from the cell body.
- Dendrites: Receives impulses toward the cell body.
- Cell body (soma): Contains the nucleus.

Neurotransmission

Involves electrochemical signaling between neurons through synaptic structures.

Neurotransmitters

Critical chemicals in synaptic function:
- Dopamine: Involved in pleasure and motor control; related to schizophrenia and Parkinson’s.
- Norepinephrine: Governs attention, learning, and mood.
- Serotonin: Regulates mood, sleep, and emotional responses; linked to depression and anxiety.
- Acetylcholine: Influences muscle activity and cognitive functions.
- GABA: Inhibitory neurotransmitter that reduces anxiety.
- Glutamate: Associated with learning and memory.

Mental Disorders and Neurotransmitter Links

Schizophrenia: Elevated dopamine levels.
Alzheimer’s: Reduced acetylcholine levels.
Depression: Decreased serotonin and norepinephrine.
Anxiety: Linked to decreased GABA and elevated epinephrine/norepinephrine levels.

Psychoanalytic Theory

Freud's exploration of unconscious thoughts and memories as pivotal to understanding mental illness.

Defense Mechanisms

Unconscious cognitive strategies employed to maintain self-esteem and manage stress.

Transference and Counter-transference

Transference: Patient unconsciously relates to the caregiver as though they are a significant person from their past.
Counter-transference: Caregiver's emotional response to the patient reflecting their personal feelings.

Theories of Development

Erikson's developmental theory: Stages of psychological and social growth throughout life.

Group Therapy

Provides benefits such as instilling hope, fostering connection, and promoting interpersonal learning among participants.

Assessment Techniques

Comprehensive evaluation methods including:
- Interviews for subjective data.
- Historical health records for objective insights.
- Psychological tests to measure cognitive and emotional states.

Mental Status Exam

Tool for assessing various domains of mental functioning, including mood, appearance, behavior, speech, and thought processes.

Types of Mental States

Affect Types:
- Blunted, flat, inappropriate, restricted, full range.
Lability: Rapid mood fluctuations without clear cause.

Thought Patterns and Disorders

Examples include circumstantial thinking, tangential thinking, tight associations, and psychosis, where reality interpretation is impaired.

Delusions

Fixed false beliefs that remain despite contradictory evidence; can be grandiose, paranoid, or somatic.

Community and Support Groups

Offer emotional connection and shared experiences among individuals facing similar challenges, enhancing resilience and coping strategies.

Therapy Classifications

Different therapeutic approaches cater to interpersonal skills, personal issues, and psychoeducational settings for educational empowerment.### Hallucinations
Defined as false sensory perceptions without real environmental stimuli.
Can involve any of the five senses: hearing, tasting, smelling, feeling, or seeing.

Auditory Hallucinations

Most prevalent type of hallucination experienced.
Typically involves one or more voices.
Important questions include whether the voices are perceived beyond the current conversation and their content, especially if they suggest self-harm or harm to others.

Visual Hallucinations

Involves seeing nonexistent objects or entities.
May present in bizarre or frightening forms, impacting the individual's perception of reality.

Gustatory Hallucinations

Rare occurrence where an individual tastes something that isn't present.
May manifest as a foul taste leading to unnecessary dental procedures, such as teeth extraction.

Olfactory Hallucination

Characterized by smelling fictitious odors.
Could be associated with medical conditions like brain tumors affecting the olfactory bulb.
Some individuals may irrationally search their living space for nonexistent odors.

Tactile Hallucinations

Sensations where individuals feel physical presences, like bugs crawling under their skin or birds perched on them.

Illusion

Represents a misinterpretation of real stimuli.
An example includes perceiving blanket dots as spiders.

Suicidal Ideation (SI)

Refers to thoughts or preoccupation with self-harm or dying.
Indicates unhealthy coping mechanisms regarding stress; prevalent despite stigma.

Homicidal Ideation (HI)

Involves thoughts about inflicting harm on others.
Less frequent than suicidal ideation.

Memory Questions

Used as a means to assess cognitive function or mental state.
Examples include recalling the current president, personal name, or high school attended, with varying recency in these memories.

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Description

Test your knowledge on psychosocial integrity and essential elements of mental health. This quiz covers definitions, key concepts, and important aspects of emotional, behavioral, and social well-being. Perfect for students and practitioners in the field of mental health.