Intake, Diagnosis, Assessment
What is included in Maslow's self-actualization levels of need?
Description: Individuals find a path in life that leads to fulfillment and contentment
What did the Seattle Longitudinal Study conclude about the growth and decline of intelligence over the lifespan?
there is no uniform pattern of age-related change across all intellectual abilities, and that studies of an overall index of intellectual ability (IQ) therefore do not suffice to monitor age changes and age differences in intellectual functioning for either individuals or groups
How does the American Association of Humor define therapeutic humor?
- an intervention
can be used with laughter, play, and appreciuation of expression
Treating the stigmatized person as if they have no stigma
What are the characteristics of separation anxiety disorder?
age inappropriate and excessive anxiety that occurs when an individual is separated or threatened to be separated from his or her home or family unit
- must exhibit symptoms for at least 4 weeks and be under the age of 18
What is Fechner's law?
stimulus changes are logarithmically related to psychological sensations
measures cognitive ability, assists in psychoeducational evaluation, diagnoses with developmental disabilities, and performs various assessments for ages 2-85+
measures 5 areas:
fluid reasoning, knowledge, quantitative reasoning, visual-spatial processing, working memory
What is family origin?
the family to which one is born
What are the symptoms of a depressant overdose?
- shallow respirations
-clammy skin
-dilated pupils
-weak and rapid pulse
-coma or death
What is agoraphobia?
the fear of being outside of the home or in open places
The first level is where the counselor gleans information by watching the client during unstructured activities throughout the day.
Why is an achievement test used?
used to measure what has been learned in academics, vocation, or other life experiences
What is heritage?
a set of customs, traditions, physical characteristics, and other cultural artifacts that a person inherits from their ancestors
What are steroids?
synthetic compounds related to the male hormone testosterone and can be used legally and illegally
moderate potential for abuse- especially among young males
What do social learning theorists believe about the etiology of phobias?
phobias are watching avoidance strategies of one parent
- in vivo exposure is the best treatment
-relaxation and breathing techniques are helpful
What is guided observation level?
the second level -intentional style of direct observation using a checklist or scale to evaluate performance and behavior
What is objective information?
what is actually observed by the clinical provider- includes behavior and physical assessment
What is group structure?
the pattern of interactions, network of roles and statuses, communications, leadership, and power relationships that distinguish a group at any point in time
What is international integration?
Financial and business affairs related to trade and investment
What is selective mutism?
the inability to speak in social settings (when it would seem appropriate) though normally able to speak
What is the clinical observation level
third level- done in a controlled setting for a lengthy period of time- usually doctorial level with instruments
-AKA Folstein Test
used to evaluate cognition
used to evaluate the presence and severity of dementia
30 point question- can track initial and progression of illness/treatment
What does the balance theory say about process?
processes are balanced when they are consistent with the individual's beliefs and perceptions
What is institutionalization?
idea that social interventions should be state-run, and planning should be centralized in government
What is the two-factor theory?
Mower asserts that phobias are a result of avoidance conditioning, when an individual associates a neutral or controlled stimulus with an anxiety-provoking, unconditioned stimulus. The phobia reinforces avoidance because it prevents anxiety