DEFENSE MECH.
Which defense mechanism involves refusing to accept reality?
Denial; the individual unconsciously reject distressing facts.
According to Erikson, what developmental conflict occurs during infancy?
TRUST VS. MISTRUST
What psychiatric disorder is characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disorganized thinking?
SCHIZOPHRENIA
Disorders or health conditions characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest in activities that significantly impair daily fuctioning
DEPRESSIVE DISORDERS
Why do you feel that way? Why did you stop taking your medication?
What is the technique? _____________
Therapeutic or Non-Therapeutic?___________
ASKING WHY
NON-THERAPEUTIC
A patient says," I only failed because the exam was unfair." Which defense mechanism is illustrated?
RATIONALIZATION
What developmental task characterizes Erikson's toddler stage?
AUTONOMY VS. SHAME
What type of hallucination is most common in schizophrenia?
AUDITORY
Depressed mood and/or anhedonia lasting at least 2 weeks.
MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER
"I will sit here with you for awhile"
What is the technique? _____________
Therapeutic or Non-Therapeutic?___________
OFFERING SELF
THERAPEUTIC
A person who dislikes a coworker acts excessively friendly towards them. Which defense mechanism is this?
REACTION FORMATION; opposite behaviors
A preschool child insists on choosing clothes and activities independently. Which Erikson stage is represented?
INITIATIVE VS GUILT
Hallucination occur only in schizophrenia? TRUE OR FALSE
FALSE
A chronic milder form of depression where symptoms last for at least 2 years
PERSISTENT DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (DYSTHYMIA)
Giving the client time to think, process emotions, and speak without rushing them.
What is the technique? _____________
Therapeutic or Non-Therapeutic?___________
USING SILENCE
THERAPEUTIC
What defense mechanism converts unacceptable impulses into productive activities?
SUBLIMATION; one of the most mature defense mechanisms
What is the primary developmental challenge during Erikson's school-age stage?
INDUSTRY VS. INFERIORITY
Name 3 negative symptoms of schizophrenia
FLAT AFFECT
AVOLITION
ANHEDONIA
ALOGIA
SOCIAL WITHDRAWAL
A risk for suicide increases 1 - 2 weeks after starting antidepressant therapy/
THE "ENERGY SURGE"
"Everything is going to be fine" "Don't worry, tomorrow will be better"
What is the technique? _____________
Therapeutic or Non-Therapeutic?___________
GIVING FALSE REASSURANCE
NON-THERAPEUTIC
A patient blames coworker for mistakes they personally made. What defense mechanism is present?
PROJECTION
Erikson believed adolescents struggle with Identity vs. ____________
ROLE CONFUSION
Name 3 positive symptoms of schizophrenia
HALLUCINATIONS
DELUSIONS
DISORGANIZED SPEECH
BIZARRE BEHAVIOR
When depression is resistant to medication (at least 2 different types) and/or therapy. What's next?
ECT - ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY
Repeating the main idea back to the client to let them know you are listening and to validate their feelings.
What is the technique? _____________
Therapeutic or Non-Therapeutic?___________
REFLECTING/RESTATING