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Which mechanism is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with stress?
Which mechanism is NOT mentioned as a way to deal with stress?
- Social engagement/co-regulation
- Fight or flight
- Dissociation
- Avoidance (correct)
What can cause a person to become dysregulated?
What can cause a person to become dysregulated?
- Successfully managing emotions
- Consistently meeting task demands
- Maintaining a stable arousal level
- Difficulty regulating emotional responses (correct)
Which of the following is an example of internalized dysregulation?
Which of the following is an example of internalized dysregulation?
- Being upset
- Reactivity to frustration
- Emotional suppression (correct)
- Need for external help
Dysregulation can lead to which of the following difficulties?
Dysregulation can lead to which of the following difficulties?
Which of the following domains is NOT mentioned as a source of stressors?
Which of the following domains is NOT mentioned as a source of stressors?
What is characterized by a child's inability to switch focus during tasks?
What is characterized by a child's inability to switch focus during tasks?
Which response is NOT a symptom of internalized dysregulation?
Which response is NOT a symptom of internalized dysregulation?
What describes the ability to change arousal levels to fit a situation?
What describes the ability to change arousal levels to fit a situation?
What are recurrent or bothersome thoughts often referred to as?
What are recurrent or bothersome thoughts often referred to as?
Which term describes thinking that is slow or limited?
Which term describes thinking that is slow or limited?
What aspect of cognition refers to the ability to focus on tasks without being distracted?
What aspect of cognition refers to the ability to focus on tasks without being distracted?
Which type of thought disturbance involves ideas that appear illogically sequenced or disconnected?
Which type of thought disturbance involves ideas that appear illogically sequenced or disconnected?
What defines the cognitive function known as memory?
What defines the cognitive function known as memory?
What term is used for thoughts that are disorganized to the point of being incomprehensible?
What term is used for thoughts that are disorganized to the point of being incomprehensible?
Which cognitive disturbance reflects excessively detailed and elaborate speech?
Which cognitive disturbance reflects excessively detailed and elaborate speech?
Which of the following disturbances in perception can affect the ability to judge body position?
Which of the following disturbances in perception can affect the ability to judge body position?
What characterizes dysphoria?
What characterizes dysphoria?
Which term describes a mood that is in the normal range, without signs of depression or elevation?
Which term describes a mood that is in the normal range, without signs of depression or elevation?
Which system is chiefly responsible for the body's rapid response during an emergency?
Which system is chiefly responsible for the body's rapid response during an emergency?
What does flat affect indicate?
What does flat affect indicate?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with the endocrine system?
What symptom is NOT typically associated with the endocrine system?
What is a common characteristic of labile affect?
What is a common characteristic of labile affect?
What does pathologic anxiety refer to?
What does pathologic anxiety refer to?
Which of the following functions does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily handle?
Which of the following functions does the parasympathetic nervous system primarily handle?
What bodily reaction occurs during sympathetic nervous system activation?
What bodily reaction occurs during sympathetic nervous system activation?
Which of the following describes the fight or flight reflex?
Which of the following describes the fight or flight reflex?
Which symptom is associated with disturbances in the neurological system due to mental illness?
Which symptom is associated with disturbances in the neurological system due to mental illness?
Which symptom is associated with the urologic system?
Which symptom is associated with the urologic system?
What best describes blunted affect?
What best describes blunted affect?
Which brain part is primarily responsible for emotional memory?
Which brain part is primarily responsible for emotional memory?
What symptom involves hormonal regulation often linked with the endocrine system?
What symptom involves hormonal regulation often linked with the endocrine system?
Which physiological response occurs when the body feels safe and is resting?
Which physiological response occurs when the body feels safe and is resting?
What are the three main strategies for addressing mental health stigma?
What are the three main strategies for addressing mental health stigma?
Which of the following best describes discrimination in the context of mental health?
Which of the following best describes discrimination in the context of mental health?
How do emotions differ from moods according to the content?
How do emotions differ from moods according to the content?
Which of the following is NOT one of the domains under which symptoms of mental disorders can be categorized?
Which of the following is NOT one of the domains under which symptoms of mental disorders can be categorized?
Which aspect of social stigma involves the public's general perceptions of individuals with mental illness?
Which aspect of social stigma involves the public's general perceptions of individuals with mental illness?
What makes it challenging to identify the cause of emotions?
What makes it challenging to identify the cause of emotions?
What is a characteristic of mood compared to emotion?
What is a characteristic of mood compared to emotion?
What does prejudice refer to in the context of mental health?
What does prejudice refer to in the context of mental health?
Study Notes
Social Stigma
- Social stigma is a negative perception of people with mental illness, often rooted in stereotypes, prejudice, and discrimination.
Addressing Mental Health Stigma
- Efforts to combat stigma utilize education, protest, and contact to foster understanding and acceptance.
Mental Health States and Understanding
- Mental health states encompass a wide range of emotional, cognitive, and behavioral experiences.
Understanding Mental Health States - Domains
- Disturbances in thinking/cognition: include bizarre thoughts, delusions, and difficulty controlling thought flow.
- Disturbances in perception: involve alterations in the five senses, potentially influencing perception of reality.
- Disturbances in behavior: include changes in actions, such as agitation, withdrawal, or repetitive behaviors.
- Disturbances in mood/affect: range from sadness and anxiety to euphoria and lability.
- Disturbances in signaling: encompass the body's "fight or flight" response, often heightened in anxiety disorders.
- Disturbances in physical functioning: manifest as bodily symptoms, such as headaches, sleep problems, or gastrointestinal issues.
Thought Processes
- Thought processes refer to how individuals think, including the speed, organization, and coherence of their thoughts.
Disturbances in Thought Process
- Alogia: Slow or limited thinking.
- Racing Thoughts: Accelerated thinking.
- Loose Associations: Making unrelated connections.
- Tangential Speech: Speaking about irrelevant topics.
- Incoherence: Disorganized and incomprehensible thoughts.
- Circumstantiality: Excessively elaborate and detailed speech.
- Thought Blocking: Interruptions in thought flow.
- Pressured Speech: Rapid and increased speech rate and quantity.
Cognition
- Cognitive functions include attention, memory, and executive functions, which are essential for processing information and acquiring knowledge.
Perception
- Perception involves the interpretation of sensory information, potentially impacted by mental health conditions.
Affect
- Affect describes the outward display of emotions and mood, encompassing facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language.
Disturbances in Affect
- Restricted or Constricted Affect: Mild reduction in emotional expressiveness.
- Inappropriate Affect: Emotional expressions mismatched with the situation.
- Blunted Affect: Significant reduction in emotional intensity.
- Flat Affect: Absence of emotional expression.
- Labile Affect: Frequent and rapid mood shifts.
- Withdrawn Affect: Emotional detachment and difficulty connecting.
Signaling
- Signaling refers to the biological "fight or flight" response, triggered by perceived danger.
Physical Functions
- Mental illnesses can manifest in physical symptoms, affecting various bodily systems.
Content Dysregulation
- Content dysregulation refers to difficulties controlling emotional responses to situations.
Neural Mechanisms for Dealing with Stress
- Social engagement/co-regulation: seeking support from others to manage stress.
- Fight or flight: preparing for immediate action in response to perceived threat.
- Freeze: stopping and becoming immobile to avoid detection.
- Dissociation: detaching from reality as a coping mechanism.
Dysregulation
- Dysregulation occurs when individuals struggle to maintain a stable arousal level in response to changing situations. This can lead to challenges with emotion regulation, attention, and executive functioning.
Internalized Dysregulation
- Internalized dysregulation involves turning inward, leading to worry, anxiety, sadness, and emotional suppression.
Externalized Dysregulation
- Externalized dysregulation involves outwardly expressing emotions as anger, frustration, or aggression.
Self-regulation
- Self-regulation refers to the ability to manage arousal levels to meet the demands of different situations.
Stressors and Domains
- Stressors can arise from five interconnected domains:
- Biological: internal physiological factors.
- Emotional: feelings and mood states.
- Cognitive: thoughts and beliefs.
- Social: interactions with others.
- Environmental: physical surroundings and experiences.
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This quiz explores the concepts of social stigma surrounding mental health, addressing how stereotypes and discrimination shape perceptions. It provides insights into various mental health states, including disturbances in cognition, perception, behavior, mood, and overall emotional experiences. Test your understanding of these critical topics and the importance of combating stigma.
