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Test Two Definitions and Info
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
04/01/2014

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Simple Phobia
Definition
Persistent fear that is excessive and cued by specific object or situation
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diathesis
Definition
family history
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prevalence of simple phobia
Definition
7-11% of population has simple phobia
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Twice as many ___ then ____ experience simple phobias
Definition
women than men
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Social Phobia –
Definition
Persistent fear that is excessive and cued by social performance situations that can produce humiliation, ridicule and rejection
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Agoraphobia-
Definition
Anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or in which help may not be available in the event of having an unexpected panic attack
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two types of panic disorders
Definition
With agoraphobia (fear of a specific place or spot)
Without agoraphobia
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Agoraphobia Fears involve situations like:
Definition
Fears involve situations like:
Being outside the home
Being in a crowd or standing in line
Being on a bridge
Traveling in a car, bus or train
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prevalence of Agoraphobia
Definition
5% of population
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Definition
Traumatic even is re-experienced -flashbacks (hallucinatory-like) and nightmares
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Lots of variability- some people don’t show any symptoms at first, but slowly become more debilitated later on
Definition
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Term
65% of PTSD in females follows ___
Definition
sexual assault
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Mostly deals with soldiers that were involved in combat
Definition
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder Diagnostic Criteria
Definition
1. Excessive anxiety and worry
2. Difficult to control worry
3. Sympathetic NS arousal
4. Causes significant distress or life impairment
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Prevalence of Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Definition
5% of the population has Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Obsessions-
Definition
thoughts or fears that you can’t get rid of
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Compulsions-
Definition
Compulsions- coping behaviors that have been shaped by the obsessions
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Prevalence of OCD
Definition
2-3% of the population
Term
Types of Compulsions
Definition
Washing
Checking
Repeating
Ordering
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Obsessional Themes:
Definition
Contamination
Sex & Violence
Transgression
Term
Three components of behavioral treatments for anxiety
Definition
exposure
response prevention (prevent avoidance), and
specific skills training
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Medication for major depressive disorder
Definition
SSRI
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Medication for OCD
Definition
SSRI
Term
Medication for panic disorder
Definition
Tricyclic (antidepressant)
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Medication for Schizophrenia
Definition
Antipsychotic medications (Risperdal)
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Medication for Depression
Definition
Antidepressant medications (Prozac)
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Medication for Bipolar disorder
Definition
mood stabilizers (Abilify) or (Risperdal)
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Medication for Anxiety disorders
Definition
Antidepressants,
anti-anxiety medications, and
beta-blockers (Klonopin)
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Comorbidity
Definition
the presence of one or more additional disorders (or diseases) co-occurring with a primary disease or disorder
Term
Major depression frequently co-occurs with _____
Definition
other psychiatric problems.
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Depression may be directly caused by ____
Definition
damage to the cerebellum
Term
4th leading cause of disability and premature death worldwide
Definition
Major Depression
Term
Dysthymia
Definition
A mood disorder consisting of the same cognitive and physical problems as in depression, with less severe but longer-lasting symptoms
Term
Cyclothymia
Definition
A type of chronic mood disorder widely considered to be a milder or subthreshold form of bipolar disorder.
Term
Short cycles of depression and hypomania that fail to meet the sustained duration criterion for major affective syndromes
Definition
Cyclothymia
Term
Bipolar I
Definition
Presence of one or more manic episodes
Can have a history of Major Depressive Episodes
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Bipolar II
Definition
Presence of one or more Hypomanic episodes
History of Major Depressive Episodes
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Mania
Definition
A distinct period of elevated, expansive or irritable mood that lasts 1 week or that requires hospitalization
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Hypomania
Definition
a mood state characterized by persistent disinhibition and pervasive elevated (euphoric) or irritable mood, as well as thoughts and behaviors that are consistent with such a mood state.
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the single largest risk factor of suicide
Definition
Having a mental illness
Term
Axis-I Disorder
Definition
major mental disorders
Term
Suicide rate:
Definition
12.4/100,000
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Military has ____ the suicide rate
Definition
double
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half of all suicides are committed by ___
Definition
a firearm
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_____ are more likely to commit suicide than _______
Definition
Men ; women
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Women attempt suicide ____ as often as men
Definition
3x
Term
why do women fail at suicide more often then men
Definition
They typically use less violent methods that are more easily prevented and more room for error (poison)
Term
The _______ year olds and ________ are at the top of the suicide rates
Definition
45-64 ; 85+
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Suicide Assessment
Definition
Ideation
Plan
Intent
Resources
History of past Attempts
Social Supports
Crisis going on
Hopelessness
Recent behavioral change
Exit behaviors
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Single most important cognitive variable of suicide
Definition
hopelessness
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Myths about Suicide:
Definition
Big talkers are more at risk
Failed attempts show non seriousness
"suicide" is a taboo subject around depressed people
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70% of all completed suicides, people had communicated their intent (let other people know)
Definition
Term
80% of people who have successfully committed suicide, have tried multiple times
Definition
Term
Sexual Dysfunctions
Definition
disorders the cause distress and life disruption; people are unable to enjoy sex; want to have sex but cannot
Term
Paraphilic Disorders
Definition
group of disorders (paraphilias); cause distress and life disruption; involve the violation of rights of others; run across law boundaries (illegal)
Term
Masters and Johnson’s Treatment Strategy: Sex Therapy for Couples
Definition
1. Reframe – while in treatment, no more intercourse (get to know each other, and learn what each of them likes); learn first about the human body
2. Sensate Focus #1 – touching and communicating (no genital touching)
3. Sensate Focus #2 – touching and communicating with genital touching (no intercourse)
Term
*One of the best behavioral therapies for sexual dysfunction
Definition
reframe
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Exhibitionism
Definition
Sexual gratification our of exhibiting one’s self
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Voyeurism
Definition
Watching or intruding on another person
Term
Frotteurism
Definition
About contact; aggressively rubs against someone
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Sexual Sadism/ Masochism
Definition
Gratification from inflicting pain or being in pain and humiliating the partner
Term
Pedophiles
Definition
Sexually attracted to children
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Fetish gratification comes from
Definition
the objects, not the people wearing/with the object
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Transvestic
Definition
Cross dressing and having fantasies about the opposite gender’s dress
Term
Treatment for Sexual Disorders:
Definition
No real significant treatment
being arrested stops the acts for a short time
Term
Paraphilic Disorders
Definition
1. Unusual or bizarre imagery or acts are involuntarily repetitive (urge is strong)
2. Imagery or acts must persist for at least 6 months
3. Individual is markedly distressed, impaired, or forces self on non-consenting partners
Term
types of Phobias
Definition
Social, Simple, Agoraphobia
Term
types of Affective/mood disorders
Definition
Bipolar I and II, Cyclothymia,
Term
Almond shaped structure in the brain
Definition
amygdala
Term
Social Phobia Prevalence
Definition
3-11%
Term
SImple Phobia Prevalence
Definition
7-11%
Term
Agoraphobia Prevalence
Definition
3-4%
Term
Panic Disorder Prevalence
Definition
5%
Term
PTSD Prevalence
Definition
8-9%
Term
GAD Prevalence
Definition
5%
Term
OCD Prevalence
Definition
2-3%
Term
May need a precipitating event even with family history
Definition
Simple Phobia
Term
Can come from modeling – mimic their reactions and develop phobia
Definition
Simple Phobia
Term
Need a precipitating event to put them over the diagnostic threshold in order to meet criteria
Definition
Social Phobia
Term
Not associated with specific stimulus- come out of the blue
Definition
Panic Disorder
Term
Differs from PTSD by its duration:
Definition
Acute Stress Disorder
Term
Lasts between 2 days and 4 weeks
Definition
Acute Stress Disorder
Term
80% of people diagnosed with Acute Stress Disorder go on to have PTSD
Definition
Term
Describe behavioral treatments for anxiety disorders. Most treatments involve some type of exposure
Definition
Most treatments involve some type of exposure
Term
which disorders have group dynamic as a treatment option
Definition
Agoraphobia & Panic Disorder
Term
which disorders have hyperventilation exercises and relaxation exercises as a treatment option
Definition
Agoraphobia & Panic Disorder
Term
Agoraphobia is more similar to
Definition
panic disorders
Term
does anti-anxiety medication work? why?
Definition
Anti-anxiety medication doesn’t really work; lessens the anxiety but they still go through the compulsions
Term
Medications are used to treat _____
Definition
the symptoms of mental disorders
Term
When people meet criteria for ____, they do not get back to premorbid functioning
Definition
Major Depressive Disorder
Term
Which disorder can be lethal
Definition
Major Depressive Disorder
Term
milder longer lasting depression
Definition
dysthymia
Term
typical characteristics of dysthymia
Definition
low energy and drive,
low self-esteem,
low capacity for pleasure in everyday life.
Term
Genetic influences are believed to account for 60-85% of the risk of developing ______
Definition
bipolar disorder
Term
strong hereditary component.
Definition
bipolar disorder
Term
Men and women about the same prevalence
Definition
bipolar disorder
Term
mild form of bipolar disorder
Definition
cyclothymia
Term
Generally less severe than full-blown mania.
Definition
hypomania
Term
Presence of one or more manic episodes
Definition
bipolar I
Term
Presence of one or more Hypomanic episodes
Definition
bipolar II
Term
Watch someone undressing or naked
Definition
Voyeurism
Term
Often see Exhibitionism & Voyeurism is their history
Definition
Frotteurism
Term
Self esteem and concept of sex has been damaged; unhappy and not satisfied
Definition
Sexual Sadism/ Masochism
Term
Overlap of antisocial disorder
Definition
Sexual Sadism/ Masochism
Term
Typically law abiding with marital histories
Definition
Pedophiles
Term
acquainted with the victim
Definition
Pedophiles
Term
In the short run, a specific shock (aversion) therapy can help, but it doesn’t hold
Definition
Treatment for sexual offenders
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Treatments for sexual offenders
Definition
No treatments is significant
Being arrested stops the acts for a short time
Specific aversion (penile shock) therapy can help for a short time
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The act is often done in circumstances where the victim cannot easily respond, in a public space
Definition
Frotteurism
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