Suicidal Ideation and Attempts Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a biological influence on mental health?

  • Hormones
  • Social learning (correct)
  • Brain functioning
  • Genes

    • What is the principle of Equifinality?

  • There is only one path to a given outcome
  • The outcome is always the same regardless of the path taken
  • The path taken is irrelevant to the outcome
  • There are several paths to a given outcome (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT one of the main indicators of abnormality?

  • Maladaptive or dysfunctional behavior
  • Statistical rarity
  • Deviation from societal norms
  • Personal success (correct)

    • Which of the following is a key causal factor that links various anxiety disorders together?

    <p>Distorted thinking patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by a child's inability to form proper social and emotional connections with others due to insufficient care from caregivers?

    <p>Reactive Attachment Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder involves overly friendly and unreserved behavior with unfamiliar adults due to insufficient care from caregivers?

    <p>Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of mental health literacy programs?

    <p>To reduce the stigma associated with mental illness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between structured and unstructured clinical interviews?

    <p>Unstructured interviews are more open-ended and flexible than structured interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three key elements that determine the usefulness of an assessment?

    <p>Validity, reliability, and clinical utility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which demographic factors can contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts?

    <p>Age, sex, and socioeconomic status</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the three factors that the three-step theory of suicide posits lead to suicidal ideation and attempts?

    <p>Pain, hopelessness, and capability for violence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sensate focus treatment, as developed by Masters and Johnson?

    <p>A series of exercises involving non-genital touching to increase sexual desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the focus of the psychoanalytic school of thought?

    <p>The unconscious mind and its influence on behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which therapeutic techniques are commonly used in the psychoanalytic approach?

    <p>Free association and dream analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between Pavlovian and operant conditioning?

    <p>Pavlovian conditioning involves learning by association, while operant conditioning involves learning from the consequences of behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which neurotransmitters have been implicated in depression?

    <p>Serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and premenstrual syndrome (PMS)?

    <p>PMDD is a severe form of PMS and involves severe mood changes that significantly interfere with a woman's life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is disruptive mood dysregulation disorder (DMDD)?

    <p>A disorder that can be considered if a child displays severe, recurrent temper outbursts inconsistent with their developmental level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the cognitive-behavioral model, what could be reinforcing Chloe's avoidance behaviors?

    <p>The relief from anxiety she experiences when avoiding feared situations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

    <p>Changing thought patterns and behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a weakness of CBT?

    <p>It is not effective in treating deep-seated trauma or complex mental health conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which eating disorder involves periods of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise?

    <p>Bulimia nervosa</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can gender dysphoria be associated with?

    <p>Higher rates of anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be a contributing factor to obesity?

    <p>The food industry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the difference between anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?

    <p>Anorexia nervosa involves periods of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, while bulimia nervosa involves intense restriction of food intake leading to significantly low body weight.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can treatment for gender dysphoria include?

    <p>Psychological support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What makes treating anorexia nervosa challenging?

    <p>The complexity of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors involved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Fairburn's CBT-E?

    <p>A type of therapy that addresses the full range of eating disorder psychopathology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can obesity be associated with?

    <p>Higher rates of anxiety and depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can research bias on gender dysphoria stem from?

    <p>Societal attitudes towards transgender individuals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Biological Influences on Mental Health

    • Environment, socio-cultural, and psychological factors are biological influences on mental health.

    Equifinality

    • The principle of Equifinality states that different risk factors can lead to the same mental health outcome.

    Indicators of Abnormality

    • Statistical infrequency, disability or dysfunction, and personal distress are indicators of abnormality, but cultural relativism is not.

    Anxiety Disorders

    • Avoidance behavior is a key causal factor that links various anxiety disorders together.

    Disorders and Caregivers

    • Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD) is characterized by a child's inability to form proper social and emotional connections with others due to insufficient care from caregivers.
    • Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder (DSED) involves overly friendly and unreserved behavior with unfamiliar adults due to insufficient care from caregivers.

    Mental Health Literacy

    • The main goal of mental health literacy programs is to increase awareness and understanding of mental health issues.

    Clinical Interviews

    • Structured clinical interviews involve a standardized set of questions, whereas unstructured clinical interviews involve open-ended questions.

    Assessment

    • The three key elements that determine the usefulness of an assessment are reliability, validity, and sensitivity.

    Suicidal Ideation and Attempts

    • Demographic factors that can contribute to suicidal ideation and attempts include age, gender, and race.
    • The three factors that the three-step theory of suicide posits lead to suicidal ideation and attempts are pain, hopelessness, and press.

    Sensate Focus Treatment

    • The sensate focus treatment, developed by Masters and Johnson, is a behavioral technique used to treat sexual dysfunction.

    Psychoanalytic School of Thought

    • The primary focus of the psychoanalytic school of thought is on unconscious thoughts and feelings.
    • Therapeutic techniques commonly used in the psychoanalytic approach include free association, dream analysis, and transference.

    Conditioning

    • Pavlovian conditioning involves associating a neutral stimulus with an unconditioned stimulus to elicit an unconditioned response, whereas operant conditioning involves the use of reinforcement or punishment to increase or decrease a behavior.

    Depression

    • Neurotransmitters implicated in depression include serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine.

    Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

    • PMDD is a more severe form of PMS, characterized by mood symptoms and functional impairment.

    Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

    • DMDD is characterized by frequent, severe temper outbursts.

    Cognitive-Behavioral Model

    • According to the cognitive-behavioral model, avoidance behaviors can be reinforced by a reduction in anxiety.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    • The primary focus of CBT is on identifying and changing maladaptive thought patterns and behaviors.
    • A weakness of CBT is that it may not address underlying unconscious issues.

    Eating Disorders

    • Bulimia Nervosa involves periods of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise.

    Gender Dysphoria

    • Gender dysphoria can be associated with anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation.
    • Treatment for gender dysphoria can include hormone therapy and gender-affirming surgery.

    Obesity

    • Obesity can be associated with mental health issues, such as depression and low self-esteem.
    • A contributing factor to obesity is unhealthy eating habits.

    Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

    • Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by a fear of gaining weight, while Bulimia Nervosa is characterized by periods of binge eating.

    Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa

    • Treatment for anorexia nervosa can be challenging due to the patient's resistance to change.
    • Fairburn's CBT-E is a specific type of CBT that focuses on eating habits and weight management.

    Research Bias on Gender Dysphoria

    • Research bias on gender dysphoria can stem from a lack of representation and understanding of gender non-conforming individuals.

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    Test your knowledge about suicidal ideation and attempts with this quiz. Learn about the contributing factors and the Three-Step Theory of Suicide while exploring the topic.

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