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| is the study of disorders of mind, mood, and behavior |
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| is a condition in which a person suffers from two or more mental disorders |
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| – is the comorbid existence of a mental disorder and substance abuse |
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| refers to the need to consider the individual characteristics of a culture in which a person with a disorder was raised in order to diagnose and treat the disorder. |
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| is a method of analyzing a psychological disorder in which physical problems are looked for as the root cause |
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| is a method of analyzing a psychological disorder in which unconscious conflicts and other possible underlying psychological factors are examined |
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| is an approach to psychology that concentrates on observable behavior that can be directly measured and recorded |
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| is a method of analyzing a psychological disorder that focuses on thought processes that contribute to psychological distress |
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| is a method of analyzing a psychological disorder that recognizes that it is not possible to separate body and mind; negative emotions can contribute to physical illness, while physical abnormalities may increase the likelihood of psychological disorders |
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| is a mental disorder in which a person feels anxious all the time without and identifiable reason. |
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| Generalized anxiety disorder |
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| is a type of anxiety disorder in which a person feels inexplicably and continually tense and uneasy |
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| is a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity, or situation |
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| is an irrational fear of being publicly humiliated or embarrassed |
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| is a condition in which sufferers come to fear the possibility of another panic attack following an initial attack |
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| is intense fear of being in a situation from which there is no escape |
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| Obsessive-compulsive disorder |
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| is an anxiety disorder in which a person feels driven to think disturbing thoughts or to perform senseless rituals |
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| Post-traumatic stress disorder |
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| is an anxiety disorder cause by experiencing or witnessing out-of-control events with feelings of helplessness and fear |
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| is a mental disorder in which a person regularly experiences emotional extremes |
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| – is a mood disorder characterized by prolonged or extreme periods of depression |
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| is a mood disorder characterized by alternating episodes of depression and mania |
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| Major depressive disorder (MDD) |
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| is a mood disorder characterized by signs of severe depression that last for more than two weeks with no apparent cause |
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| is a chronic, but less severe form of depression that lasts for two years or more |
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| is a condition in which bouts of major depression are superimposed over a state of dysthymia |
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| Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) |
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| is a mood disorder in which a person gets depressed only at certain times of the year |
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| is a period of euphoria characterized by elevated self-esteem, increased talkativeness, enhanced energy, and a decreased need for sleep |
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| is a milder form of mania that causes less severe mood elevations and does not interfere with normal daily functioning to the same extent as mania |
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| occurs when a person with bipolar disorder experiences more than four episodes of either mania or depression a year |
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| Negative cogitative style |
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| describes a pattern of pessimistic or negative thoughts |
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| Attributional-style questionnaire |
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| is a type of questionnaire that seeks to assess how people view the events that happen in their lives based on three criteria: stability, globality, and locus |
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| describes a feeling of hopelessness and passivity caused by being unable to avoid or control traumatic events |
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Know the name of the book that classifies psychological disorders. |
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| Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. |
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| Positive symptoms OF SCHIZOPHRENIA |
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| is a symptom that reflects an excess or distortion of normal functions, such as delusions and hallucinations. |
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| Negative symptoms OF SCHIZOPHRENIA |
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| is a symptom that indicates a decrease in normal functions such as attention or emotion |
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| Diathesis-stress hypothesis |
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| suggests that people are genetically predisposed to a particular mental disorder but will develop the disorder only if exposed to environmental or emotional stress during critical developmental periods |
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| is a rigid, maladaptive pattern of behavior that makes it difficult for individuals to have normal social relationships |
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| Schizotypal personality disorder |
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| – is characterized by peculiar or eccentric mannerisms and difficulty forming social relationships |
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| Paranoid personality disorder |
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| is characterized by extreme suspicion and distrust of others |
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| Schizoid personality disorder |
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| causes people to show very little interest in others and have few personal relationships |
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| Boderline personality disorder |
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| is characterized by unstable moods, intense and stormy relationships, and manipulation and distrust of others |
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| Antisocial personality disorder |
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| is characterized by a complete lack of conscience |
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| Histrionic personality disorder |
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| is characterized by a tendency to overreact to situations, excessive emotionality, and the use of manipulation to gain attention from others |
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| Narcissistic personality disorder |
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| is characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a deep need for admiration |
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| Avoidant personality disorder |
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| is characterized by high levels of social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy |
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| Dependent personality disorder |
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| is characterized by clingy, needy behavior |
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| compulsive personality disorder – is characterized by obsessive neatness, difficulty delegating tasks because of a fear the tasks will be completed in a substandard manner, and a preoccupation with rules, schedules, and order |
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| is a condition in which the normal cognitive processes are fragmented, causing a sudden loss of memory or change in personality |
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| is a disorder that causes sudden, selective memory loss |
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| is a disorder characterized by a sudden loss of memory accompanied by an abrupt departure from home |
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| Dissociative identity disorder |
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| is a disorder in which a person seems to experience two or more personalities in one body |
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| is a disorder characterized by physical symptoms that do not have an identifiable cause |
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| is a somatoform disorder characterized by vague, unverifiable symptoms such as dizziness and nausea |
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| is a somatoform disorder characterized by the sudden, temporary loss of a sensory function |
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| Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) |
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| is a disorder is which a person finds it difficult to focus his or her attention and is easily distracted. |
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| is a developmental disorder that impedes social development and communication skills |
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| is a syndrome in which a person has normal levels of intelligence and cognitive abilities but displays autistic-like social behaviors |
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When is a fear not a phobia? |
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| The fear must be significant enough to disrupt everyday life in some way |
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| is a field of psychology that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of people with specific mental or behavioral problems |
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| – This should be in the history section. Basically, it was when they realized that mentally ill people could be treated in the community, not locked up and kept away from the general population. |
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| are psychoactive medications used to treat disorders in which psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations, paranoia, and delusions, predominate |
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| is a type of medication that works to alleviate symptoms of depression by altering how certain neurotransmitters – usually serotonin and norepinephrine – are circulated throughout the brain. |
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| are anti-anxiety medications used mainly to treat generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder |
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| Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) |
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| is a type of therapy in which electric shocks are sent to patients’ brains to great certain psychological disorders in patients who don’t respond to other treatment methods |
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| is a treatment method in which parts of the brain are surgically altered to treat mental disorders |
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What is the unfortunate side effect that may occur from taking medication for schizophrenia? |
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| Sluggishness, tremors, even tardive dyskinesia – a serous and often irreversible motor disturbance in which the tongue, face, and other muscles involuntarily jerk or contract |
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What neurotransmitters are affected by antidepressant meds? |
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| Serotonin and norepinephrine – associated with arousal and feelings of well-being |
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| is a treatment method in which parts of the brain are surgically altered to treat mental disorders |
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| A form of treatment where individuals are taught about disorders and interventions. |
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| is the interaction between a therapist and someone suffering from a psychological problem, the goal of which is to provide support or relief from the problem |
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| is a type of therapy that attempts to change behaviors associated with psychological distress |
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| is a type of therapy based on the theory that people’s psychological problems can be traced to their own illogical or disturbed beliefs and thoughts; therefore, this type of therapy attempts to replace those cognitive patterns with healthier ones |
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| Cognitive-behavioral therapy |
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| is a type of therapy centered on the idea that psychological problems are caused by faulty or irrational thinking, which in turn produces faulty or irrational behaviors; therefore, this type of therapy focuses on getting the client to change the way he or she thins and behaves |
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| is a type of psychotherapy that relates closely to Freudian concepts like the influence of the unconscious. It requires patients to talk to a psychiatrist about their lives while the psychiatrist listens, and interprets each word. |
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| is a type of humanistic therapy in which the therapeutic process focuses squarely on the client’s abilities and insights rather than the therapist’s thoughts and skills |
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| is a type of psychotherapy involving the sue of multifaceted treatments that vary depending on each person’s unique problem and take into account biological, psychological, and social influences |
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
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| is a form of exposure therapy in which therapists instruct clients to focus on a disturbing image or traumatic memory as they move their eyes back and forth, with the goal of helping them deal with the psychological issues brought on by the disturbing or traumatic event |
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What are the four key components of successful psychotherapy? |
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Support
Hope
New Perspective
Motivation |
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Which is more effective, psychotherapy or medication? |
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| Hen it comes to treatment of psychopathology, it just depends |
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When might a doctor prescribe electroconvulsive therapy to a patient and what should the patient be concerned about with this procedure? |
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Severe depression
Memory loss |
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