Definitions of Abnormality
Treatment
Prevalence & Symptoms
Rosenhan's study
Misc.
100
Why is it so difficult to diagnose and define abnormal behavior?
It is to a large extent based on the symptoms people report.
100
Name 3 types of therapy
drug therapy; cognitive therapy; group therapy
100
What are the ABCS?
Affective; behavioral; cognitive; somatic symptoms
100
When did Rosenhan conduct his famous study and what is the name of the study?
1973. On being sane in insane places
100
This disorder is characterized by a continuing belief that one has one or more serious illnesses although no medical evidence supports the belief.
What is hypochondriasis?
200
List 3 diagnostic systems that can be used to diagnose disorders.
DSM; ICD; CCMD
200
What is the premise of the serotonin hypothesis?
Low levels of the neurotransmitter, serotonin, in the synaptic gap are associated with depression.
200
Define prevalence
Prevalence refers to the percentage of individuals within a population who are affected by a specific disorder at a given time.
200
How many participants were part of this study and what were their professions?
8. a psychology graduate student; psychologist; psychiatrists; pedeatrician; housewife; painter
200
This disorder is characterized by hallucinations and/or delusions.
What is schizophrenia?
300
Name and briefly outline the 4 definitions of abnormality.
Statistical infrequency; Deviation from social norms; Dysfunctional behavior/Failure to function adequately; Deviation from ideal mental health
300
What are SSRI's and how do they work?
Selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors - block the re-uptake of serotonin at the synapse and thus make more of the neurotransmitter available at the synapse.
300
What is neurasthenia and what is its "western" equivalent?
Neurasthenia is a Chinese diagnostic category signifying “a weakness of nerves” The diagnosis could be seen as a Chinese variation of depression characterized by bodily symptoms, fatigue and depressed feelings.
300
How long did the participants spend in the hospitals
anywhere from 7 - 52 days, with an average of 19 days
300
This book is considered the "bible" for psychologists, counselors, social workers.
What is the DSM IV - TR?
400
This is the name for a disorder that only exists in one culture or just in a few cultures. For example, a disorder that only occurs in the Arctic.
Culture bound disorders
400
What is CBT and what are the two aims of this individual therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy 1. Help the client to identify and change faulty thinking patterns and unhealthy behavior; 2. Help the client to develop coping strategies and problem solving skills, and to engage in behavioral activation.
400
What was the focus of Becker et al's study and what were the final conclusions?
Investigated the impact of introduction of Western television on eating patterns among Fijian adolescent girls. They found an increase in dieting and self-induced vomiting to control weight from 0% in 1995 to 11.3% in 1998. Globalization and exposure to Western media could be the reason for the increase in eating disorders in non-Western countries.
400
Describe part two of Rosenhan's study?
Rosenhan wanted to see of abnormal individuals could be classified as normal. He told the staff at a psychiatric hospital that pseudo patients would try to gain admittance. No fake patients appeared but 41 out of 193 patients were identified as pseudo patients.
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
Name 5 ethical issues that are relevant to diagnosis.
labelling & stigmatization; self-fulfilling prophecy; confirmation bias; powerlessness & depersonalization; prejudice & discrimination; racial & ethnic bias
500
Outline the 5 principle of group therapy.
Catharsis Group Cohesiveness Altruism Shared experiences Modeling
500
Brown & Harris identified 4 precipitating factors for depression in women. Name these.
the loss of a mother before the age of 11; having 3 or more children under fourteen living at home; lack of employment; lack of a close confidant or source of support
500
Describe 3 ethical treatment issues that emerged from Rosenhan's study.
powerlessness & depersonalization; confirmation bias; labelling & stigma;
500
Postmenarcheal females with anorexia often have this condition where they have missed three consecutive menstrual cycles.
What is amenorrhea?
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