STRESS, HEALTH & COPING
PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
ANXIETY
DISORDERS
PSYCHOTHERAPIES & BIOMEDICAL THERAPIES
EMOTION & MOTIVATION
100
Studies how biological, behavioral & social factors influence health, illness, treatment & health-related behaviors
What is Health Psychology
100
This is a mood disorder characterized by extreme & persistent feelings of despondency, worthlessness & hopelessness, causing impaired emotional, cognitive, behavioral & physical functioning.
What is Major Depression
100
Also known as “free-floating anxiety,” this is an anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, global & persistent symptoms of anxiety where the person is constantly tense & has an on-going sense of apprehension, distress & uneasiness.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
100
Also called neuroleptics, these are prescription drugs that are used to reduce psychotic symptoms & are frequently used to treat schizophrenia.
What is Anti-Psychotic medication
100
According to Abraham Maslow, a person's full use of their talents, capacities & potential is known as what?
What is Self-actualization
200
Stress contributes to many disorders in 2 ways: ___________ by prompting unhealthy behaviors ___________ by causing physical symptoms & illnesses
What is Indirectly; Directly
200
Eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss, an irrational fear of gaining weight & distorted perception of body
What is Anorexia Nervosa
200
This is the fear of having a panic attack in a place where it would be difficult to escape, like a crowd or elevator.
What is Agoraphobia
200
These are prescription drugs used to help people deal with symptoms of anxiety. Examples would be Valium or Xanax.
What is Benzodiazepines
200
This type of motivation involves directing your behavior to prove to yourself that you can conquer a new challenge.
What is Competence motivation
300
Coping is divided into 2 categories: The goal of __________ is to manage or change a threatening stressor; the goal of ___________ is to manage or change the emotional impact of a threatening stressor.
What is Problem-focused coping & Emotion-focused coping
300
A mood disorder where the individual experiences periods of extreme depression & mania.
What is Bipolar Disorder
300
Which of the following is NOT one of the 4 main categories of specific phobias?
A) Technology B) Natural environment C) Injury/blood D) Situations
300
This is a naturally occurring substance that is used to treat bipolar disorder; levels of this in your blood must be closely monitored.
What is Lithium
300
Which of the following is NOT a psychological need to be met to reach self-determination according to Deci & Ryan?
What is Power
400
This stress response is associated with work; it is when work stress is prolonged & becomes chronic. The individual will experience exhaustion, cynicism, & a sense of failure.
What is Burnout
400
This disorder is described as being chronic, low-grade depression that causes discomfort but does not seriously impair ability to function.
What is Dysthymic Disorder
400
The following 3 symptoms are characteristic of which disorder: (1) frequently recalling the event (2) avoiding situations that can trigger memories of the event (3) experiencing increased physical arousal & anxiety
What is Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
400
Which of the following biomedical therapies HAVE NOT been used to treat depression?
A) Buspar B) MAO Inhibitors & tricyclics C) Zoloft D) ECT
400
Which of the following IS NOT a level on Maslow's hierarchy of needs to reach self-actualization?
A) Safety needs B) Physiological needs C) Financial needs D) Esteem needs
500
This explanatory style uses internal, stable & global explanations to account for negative situations. They believe no amount of personal effort will improve their situation. It is also linked with poor health.
What is Pessimistic Explanatory Style
500
A personality disorder characterized by pervasive pattern of disregarding & violating the rights of others. Often referred to as psychopaths or sociopaths.
What is Anti-social Personality Disorder
500
Which of the following is not 1 of the 4 most common compulsions associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
A) Washing B) Repeating C) Counting D) Precision/Symmetry
500
This type of behavior therapy involves repeatedly pairing an unpleasant stimulus with the occurrence of undesirable behaviors or thoughts to reduce them.
What is Aversive conditioning
500
Which of the following is NOT one of the 5 basic emotions:
A) Disgust B) Sympathy C) Surprise D) Fear
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