Classical and Contemporary Perspectives
How do we generally define personality?
Unique and stable patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behavior
According to the APA, a disorder is marked by:
Clinically significant disturbances in cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior
What is the frequency of binge-eating required in BED?
At least 1x/week for 3 months
True or False: Any clinician or professional can legally provide psychotherapy
False: Only clinicians specifically licensed and trained to treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders can
What are the three structures that make up the human mind, according to Freud?
Id
Ego
Superego
Rick believes that anxiety is a chemical imbalance, so he is seeking medications to cure it. Which model best explains Rick's perspective?
Medical model
True or False: DID symptoms can be part of a person's cultural traditions or practices
False
Which group of disorders have an onset in early life and changes in brain functioning and development?
Neurodevelopmental disorders
The _________ approach treats disorders through altering neurotransmitter levels or stimulating brain activity.
biomedical
Which classical perspective moved away from unconscious motivations and focused more on a person's potential for growth?
Humanistic perspectives
Which disorder is characterized by persistent, excessive worry and tension?
Generalized anxiety disorder
A schizophrenia diagnosis requires at least 2 symptoms. 1 of these has to be either _____, _______, or _______.
Delusions
Hallucinations
Disorganized Speech
What are the two primary criteria that a person must exhibit to qualify for an autism diagnosis?
Deficits in social communication and interaction
Repetitive behaviors, interests, or activities
Which therapeutic approach is based on the idea that thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact and influence each other?
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Hailey went over her budget while shopping but told herself that there was a huge sale happening anyway, so she'd be missing out if she didn't buy them. Which defense mechanism best explains this?
Rationalization
What are obsessions in OCD?
Intrusive, unwanted, and distressing repetitive thoughts, urges, or images
Which disorder is characterized by unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, mood, and marked impulsivity?
Borderline personality disorder
Chris routinely restricts his food intake out of fear of gaining weight. He has lost 30lbs in the past month. Which disorder best describes Chris?
Anorexia nervosa
Joe works with clients to understand the impact of early childhood experiences, unresolved conflicts, and inner drives on their functioning. He is practicing from which therapeutic approach?
Psychodynamic
Louise is a very organized and responsible student but still has a strong tendency to worry about missing deadlines. Which two Big Five traits best explain Louise?
Neuroticism (high)
Billy was unusually irritable and energetic for 3 days straight before being hospitalized. Is this generally mania or hypomania?
Mania
Joe has had a pattern of breaking the law, lying, and setting things on fire recklessly since he was a teenager. He's been to jail several times and does not regret any of his actions. Which disorder best describes Joe?
Since she was in elementary, Mia has always struggled to organize her things, meet deadlines, remember to do homework, and concentrate in class. Which disorder best explains Mia?
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (inattentive type)
Kelly specializes in treating severe depression. She places electrodes in specific brain regions to alter brain activity. Which treatment method does she specialize in?
Deep brain stimulation