Stressing Out 101
During a fire drill, Mason's heart rate and breathing skyrocket. Which phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome is he experiencing?
What is alarm reaction?
A therapist works with Michael to change negative thoughts fueling his depression. What approach is this?
This cluster of personality disorders is categorized by anxious or disorganized thought patterns and behaviors.
What are Cluster C personality disorders?
Jess alternates between depressive episodes and bursts of energetic, risky behavior. What's the diagnosis?
What is bipolar disorder?
After a robbery, Selena avoids talking about the event and experiences flashbacks. Likely disorder?
What is PTSD?
The formation of a strong emotional bond between an infant and caregiver
What is attachment?
Actual Jeopardy Question last week.
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"Think outside the bun"
What is Taco Bell?
Leah, a nurse in a busy ER, has gotten used to constant emergencies. What stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is she likely in?
What is resistence?
A clinician believes Nora’s depression stems from unresolved childhood conflicts. Which perspective are they using?
What is psychodynamic?
Talia manipulates and deceives others without guilt and seems to have no remorse. Likely diagnosis?
What is antisocial personality disorder?
Nina is prescribed a drug that reduces dopamine activity. What disorder is she likely being treated for?
What is schizophrenia?
Levi only eats a few hundred calories a day and has an intense fear of gaining weight. Likely diagnosis?
What is anorexia nervosa?
The tendency to ignore the negative qualities of those that we idolize or admire is known as this cognitive error.
What is the Halo Effect?
This is the longest street in Irvine, CA at 15.8 miles.
What is Jamboree?
After months of caring for a sick relative with little sleep or help, Amir develops frequent migraines and chest infections. Which stage is he now in?
What is exhaustion?
A psychologist argues that mental illness is caused by imbalances in neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine. What perspective is this?
What is biological?
Sofia experiences unstable moods, fears abandonment, and often has intense relationships. Diagnosis?
What is borderline personality disorder?
After two weeks of low mood, disinterest in activities, and changes in appetite, Caleb seeks help. Likely diagnosis?
What is major depressive disorder?
Flat Affect, decreased interest, and loss of pleasure in daily activities all fall under this category of schizophrenic symptoms.
What are negative symptoms?
This stage in Piaget's theory is characterized by the development of object permanence and symbolic thought.
What is the sensorimotor stage?
What is Math?
This model explains why someone with a genetic predisposition may develop a disorder after facing extreme life stress.
What is the diathesis-stress model?
Even though being attacked by a dog is more common, Alexa is terrified of snakes due to biological predisposition. What theory explains this?
What is evolutionary?
Ella avoids social events because she feels inadequate and fears rejection. What disorder matches this?
What is avoidant personality disorder?
Mateo constantly washes his hands because he's terrified of contamination, even when it interferes with work. Diagnosis?
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
This disorder is characterized by its' extended periods of hypomania and depressive symptoms, though does not always require hospitalization like its' more severe counterpart.
What is Bipolar II Disorder?
This phenomenon describes the tendency for people to attribute their success to internal factors and their failures to external factors.
What is self-serving bias?
With the passing of Pope Francis, this is the name of the meeting to elect a new pope.
What is conclave?
Victoria is stressed about college applications but uses positive self-talk and time management to cope. What strategy is this?
What is problem-focused coping?
Zara seeks therapy for personal growth, not because of any disorder. What therapeutic perspective fits her goal?
What is humanistic?
Zoe dresses extravagantly, craves attention, and overdramatizes daily events. What disorder fits?
What is histrionic personality disorder?
Jonah avoids eye contact, struggles with communication, and insists on rigid routines. Likely diagnosis?
What is autism spectrum disorder (ASD)?
After a traumatic breakup, Mia forgets her entire college experience but retains other memories. What condition is this?
What is dissociative amnesia?
Maria is a competitive swimmer who has always been in great physical shape. One day during practice, she suddenly collapses in the pool and loses consciousness.
Since the incident, Maria has had difficulty with some automatic bodily functions, including regulating her breathing and maintaining a steady heart rate. Doctors believe that this part of Maria's brain has been damaged.
What is the medulla?
This Central American country, known for a mega prison that is the largest in the world, has been in the headlines recently due to deportations of alleged gang members from the United States.
What is El Salvador?