This was a form of early therapy that involved giving the patient a large dose of insulin which caused convulsions and was believed to cure the psychological disorder.
What is insulin shock therapy?
100
With this disorder, the client avoids leaving the home, being on public transportation, etc. Sometimes client avoids leaving home to run errands, etc. Fears that a panic attack or symptoms will occur.
What is agoraphobia?
100
This is a contract between client and therapist when client is feeling suicidal.
What is a no harm contract?
100
Characterized by:
Significantly subaverage IQ scores
IQ of approximately 70 or below
Onset before age 18 years
Concurrent deficits or impairments in adaptive functioning
What is Mental Retardation?
100
This disorder is characterized by pulling out of body hair.
What is trichotillomania?
200
This was an early drug that was discovered to help cure disorders (in 1950s). (Name at least one!)
What is benzodiazepines, tranquilizers, or reserpine?
200
With this disorder, the client fears being in certain types of social settings, for example parties. He or she tends to avoid these settings.
What is social phobia?
200
Depressed mood for most of the day, for more days than not, as indicated by subjective account or observation by others, for at least 2 years
What is dysthymia?
200
Characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by repetitive behaviors
Restricted repertoire of activity and interests
Oftentimes failure to develop peer relationships
Lack of social or emotional reciprocity may be present
Awareness of others may be impaired
What is Autistic Disorder?
200
This disorder is characterized by hallucinations and/or delusions.
What is schizophrenia?
300
This is a rare disorder that causes profound physical changes in a child in an abusive home or substandard orphanage. It is one source of proof that physical disorders can be caused by psychological distress.
What is psychosocial dwarfism?
300
This disorder tends to occur at an earlier age in males than in females, and the rates are higher when there is a relative with OCD or Tourettes.
What is OCD?
300
It is characterized by 3 or More of the following:
Inflated self esteem or grandiosity
Decreased need for sleep
More talkative than usual
Flight of ideas – thoughts are racing
Distractibility
Increase in goal directed behavior (work, school)
Excessive involvement in pleasurable activities (sexual, spending, foolish business investments, etc)
What is Manic Episode?
300
This factor accounts for 15-20% of mental retardation cases and has nothing to do with heredity, biology, or medical conditions
What is environmental (deprivation of nurturance and stimulation)?
300
This book is considered the "bible" for psychologists, counselors, social workers.
What is the DSM IV - TR?
400
This is the name of a type of disorder that only exists in one culture or just in a few cultures. For example, a disorder that only occurs in the Arctic.
What is a culture bound disorder?
400
This disorder lasts 2 days - 4 weeks and occurs after experiencing a traumatic event. Symptoms can include depersonalization or reexperiencing of the event.
What is Acute Stress Disorder?
400
Clinical course characterized by one or more Major Depressive Episodes accompanied by at least one Hypomanic Episode
What is Bipolar II Disorder?
400
Some argue that Autism cases are on the rise because of immunizations, others say this....
What is better understanding of diagnostic criteria and diagnosing at earlier ages?
400
This disorder is characterized by feeling that one's body or looks are imperfect - affects social and/or occupational functioning - and can often lead to excessive surgeries?
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder?
500
He believed that psychological disorder was caused by an imbalance in bodily fluids - blood, black bile, yellow bile, and phlegm
Who is Galen?
500
This disorder involves excessive anxiety or worry and includes symptoms of muscle tension, sleep disturbance, irritability, being on edge, etc.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
500
For at least 2 years, symptoms of hypomania and numerous periods of depressive symptoms that do not meet criteria for Major Depressive Episode
What is Cyclothymic Disorder?
500
This is one treatment for ADHD that does not involve medications or psychotherapy.
What is neurofeedback?
500
This is characterized by
Delusions that develops in an individual that shares a close relationship with another person who already has a psychotic disorder
Person with psychotic disorder gradually imposes the delusional system on the more passive and initially healthy second person