Words
Testing, testing...is this thing on?
Threes
A little perspective
Memes
All The Colours of the Wind
More words
100
What's wrong with the term "abnormal"?
It means that there is a normal and what the heck is normal anyways?
100
What is a standardized test?
A test given to a huge sample of people to determine statistical norms and assessment fidelity.
100
Which 3 d's constitute a mental disorder? (name at least 1)
Dysfunction, distress, deviance
100
Which theoretical orientation / perspective is based on the ABCs?
Behavioural - Antecedent, behaviour, consequence
100
What approach was Carl Rogers (not Carl the Llama) known for?
The humanistic, or person-centred approach.
100
Red brain represents:
The limbic system (fight/flight state)
100
Define comorbidity
Having more than one diagnosis.
200
What is a humanistic approach to intervention?
Counselling that honours the person with unconditional positive regard.
200
The first person to yell out "TODAY IS A WONDERFUL DAY!" earns these points for their team
YES!! Every day contains SOMETHING wonderful.
200
What are the 3 parts of a behavioural approach (A, B, C)
Antecedent, behaviour, consequence
200
What is better, a gazelle or a capybara?
Obviously, a capybara.
200
How long do symptoms need to be present for an MDD diagnosis?
2 weeks
200
Blue brain represents:
The cortex, or the thinking/rational state of the brain
200
Define incidence
How many new cases of a disorder developed in a certain time period
300
What is a synapse?
The place where neurons join and send messages.
300
What is DMDD?
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
300
What are the N, O, and S of DSM-IV diagnoses?
Not otherwise specified
300
Which theoretical orientation is focused on thinking processes?
Cognitive
300
Which diagnosis is controversial, as it is sometimes seen as clinical "temper tantrums"?
DMDD
300
Gray brain represents:
The brainstem / freeze state
300
Define Epidemiology
the study of the frequency and distribution of a disorder
400
Give an example of a neurotransmitter discussed in class
Serotonin, norepinephrine, GABA, dopamine, noradrenaline
400
Which document does the WHO use for classification and diagnosis?
ICD-11
400
What's the HPA axis?
The stress response system consisting of the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary, and adrenal cortex.
400
Which theoretical orientation brings us mindfulness, learning about our nervous systems, and acknowledging trauma?
Psychodynamic (i.e. DBT)
400
What is the DSM?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, a description of the categories and symptomatology of mental health disorders used in western medical/psychiatric contexts
400
What is the best colour?
Purple. Tiffany blue is also an acceptable response
400
Define Prevalence
The percentage of a population with a disorder
500
What is it called when it's not quite full MDD, but it is distressing and lasts a long time?
Persistent Mood Disorder
500
What is the lifetime prevalence of MDD?
14%
500
What are the three components of Beck's Cognitive Triad?
Negative views of the self, the world, and the future
500
Which theoretical orientation would a psychiatrist subscribe to?
Medical / biological
500
What category does autism belong to in the DSM?
Neurodevelopmental
500
What colour are polar bears? Also, what do unipolar and bipolar refer to?
Depression and Bipolar (Depression and Mania)
500
Confirmation bias, overgeneralization, the halo effect, catastrophizing, and black and white thinking are examples of _________
Cognitive biases or distortions