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Psychopathology
Psychopathology Spring 2014 Final
Question | Answer |
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Describe the key element of Generalized Anxiety Disorder | Worry |
For long-term (more than 6 months) pharmacological treatment of GAD, the following appear to be the "treatment of choice." | SSRIs/SNRIs |
Many of the anxiety disorders are characterized by the _______or_______ physiological response when the anxiety-provoking stimulus is encountered. | fight or flight |
Describe a panic attack in one sentence. | Extreme anxiety and feeling like you are going to die. Heightened senses as a response to an imagined threat. |
In phobias, this behavior, while reinforcing in the short-term, can contribute to the maintenance of the disorder and over time lead to considerable intractability. | Avoidance |
A relatively straightforward intervention for phobias is_______ | exposure therapy. |
The primary characteristics (a brief description of each) of OCD are: | Obsessions-distressing, relentless, reoccurring thoughts Compulsions- repetitive movements or ritualistic behaviors done to ease the anxiety associated with obsessions. |
What is the realtionship between the two primary characteristics of OCD? | Compulsions are done to ease anxiety in response to obsessions. |
ERP treatment for OCD consists first of _______ followed by _______. | exposure/response prevention. |
For pharmacological treatment of OCD, the follow appear to the the "treatment of choice." | SSRIs/SNRIs |
In addition to exposure to the traumatic event, PTSD consists of 4 symptom clusters; what are they? | 1. intrusive symptoms 2. alterations in arousal and reactivity 3. alterations in mood and cognitions 4. avoidance |
For a diagnosis of ASD, what is the time frame for symptom presentations? | 3 days to 1 month |
Of the_______ symptoms of ASD listed in the DSM-5, the individual must display_______of them to meet criteria for a diagnosis. | 14/9 symptoms |
Trauma-focused therapy for PTSD has 3 main components, which are: | 1. exposure 2. anxiety management 3. cognitive restructuring |
The primary differences between Bipolar I and Bipolar II are: | Bipolar I- at least one manic episode Bipolar II-has at least one hypomanic (but never manic) episode and one or more depressive episodes. |
For individuals diagnosed with Bipolar I disorder, this is the primary concern for a clinician: | Suicide |
What are some of the primary objectives for psychosocial treatment of Bipolar I and Bipolar II disorder? | Psychoeducation about Bipolar Disorder, importance of medication adherence, rehearsal of methods for early detection of symptoms |
In a Major Depressive Episode,_______of_______ symptoms must be present for at least_______. Of those_______symptoms, at least one must be either_______or_______. | 5/9, 2 weeks. 5, depressed mood or loss of interest in formerly pleasurable activities. |
Three psychological treatments for depression that are considered "well established" are: | behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, interpersonal therapy |
Often overlooked in depression (at least in adults) but a serious factor to consider relative to severity and treatment planning, is_______ | irritability/anger |
Who discovered Angelman Syndrome? | Harry Angelman |
What percentage of those diagnosed with Angelman Syndrome have epilepsy? | 80% |
What is the gene that is the possible cause for Angelmans? | UBE3A |
What gender is the most likely to develop Angelman Syndrome? | Both male and female have equal chances |
What are 3 features of Angelman Syndrome? | 1. Development 2. Intellectual disability 3. Severe speech impairment 4. problems with ataxia or acceptable movement and balance |
Parent-Child Interactive Therapy (PCIT) is a blend of _______and _______ theories. | Attachment theory and operant |
Discrete Trial Training (DIT) uses all of the following EXCEPT: A. discrete trials B. specific set of steps C. clearly defined scripts D. motivational interviewing | Motivational Interviewing |
The TEACCH Program can be defined as: | highly structured teaching model based on common trials among individuals with ASD |
Virtual Reality Social Cognition Training (VR-SCT) is being developed to instruct high functioning adolescent and young adults with ASD to do: | 1. meet new people 2. dealing with roommate conflict 3. negotiating financial or social decisions 4. interview for a job |
Write a short answer explaining how PCIT is being used to help parents of individuals with ASD. | PCIT involves the coaching of parents using a one-way mirror & a bug in the ear device that allows the therapist to provide feedback & directions to the parent while interacting with his/her child. Parents learn how to interact with child to get results. |
At what age point does the DSM-5 separate the criteria from PTSD? | 6 |
PTSD is NOT caused by exposure or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence in the following way: | watching it live on TV |
Which theories do Game-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy combine? | CBT and Play Therapy |
One of the most common symptoms as a result of child sexual abuse is_______. | PTSD |
What are 3 of the 5 therapies in context to treating PTSD from Child Sexual Abuse? | 1. EMDR 2. Trauma Focused CBT 3. Game-Based CBT 4. Animal-assisted Therapy 5. Jungian Analytical Play Therapy (JAPT) |
Which of the following is NOT used in the treatment of schizophrenia? A. psychopharmacology B. CBT C. exposure & response prevention (ERP) D. Metacognitive Training | C. exposure & response prevention |
Which of the following is the focus of metacognitive training? A. cognitive biases B. cognitive deficits C. both of them D. None of them | A. cognitive bias |
Which of the following is targeted by MCT? A. jumping to conclusions B. attributional style C. A bias against disconfirmatory evidence D. all of them | D. all of them |
How many modules does metacognitive training have in each cycle? | C. 8 |
What is the main objective of Metacognitive training? | The main objective of MCT is to increase metacognitive competency and raise patients' awareness of the cognitive biases that form & maintain psychotic symptoms, so that they can counteract psychosis. |
Hyperactivity, aggression, inability to sit still and low concentration levels are symptoms of what disorder? A. urea cycle disorder B. ADHD C. lead poisoning D. Anemia E. all of the above | E. All of the above |
Which disorder is mainly misdiagnosed as only being depression? | Bipolar |
If a child is exhibiting symptoms of ADHD and medication is not helping, what are two blood levels to draw to cancel out the Urea Cycle Disorder & similar inborn errors of metabolism? | Ammonia & Amino Acid Plasmatic |
The standard medication for depression but not bipolar is: | anti-depressants |
Why do some physicians deliberately misdiagnosis patients? | To get reimbursement and other benefits |
Hearing voices separate from individual's own thoughts are examples of what kind of positive symptom of Schizophrenia? | Hallucinations |
Which of these is a negative symptom of Schizophrenia? A. alogia B. asociality C. abolation D. all of the above | D. all of the above |
What is the most common treatment for the positive symptoms of Schizophrenia? | Anti-psychotics |
Which of the following is not included in Schizophrenia criteria? A. negative symptoms B. depression C. hallucinations D. disorganized speech | B. depression? |
What is one potential risk factor for Schizophrenia? | Suicide |
What test did Hare create to assess for psychopathy? | PCL-R |
Researchers believe that psychopathic traits are a result of: A. parental upbringing B. genetics C. cultural influences D. all of the above | D. all of the above |
Which characteristic is not on the Psychopathy Checklist-Revised? A. Grandiose sense of self-worth B. Manipulative C. Lack of guilt D. Empathic understanding | D. empathic understanding |
Psychopathy prevalence rates are the highest in which setting? | Prisons |
What is the personality disorder most closely related to psychopathy mentioned in the presentation? | Antisocial Personality Disorder |
What is NOT included in the DSM-5 criteria for kleptomania? | comorbidity with another mental disorder |
While there has been very little research on the most effective psychological intervention for intermittent explosive disorder, kleptomania, or pyromania, it has been suggested the most promising treatment is: | CBT |
All are criteria for pyromania except: A. interest in fire B. tension before setting the fire C. setting the fire for monetary gain D. relief when setting fire | C. setting fire for monetary gain |
Which is the likeliest cause of IED? A. genetics B. biological C. childhood trauma D. learned behavior | C. childhood trauma |
What role does gender play in prevalence rates of impulse control disorders, specifically kleptomania? | Kleptomania is the only impulse control disorder that is the most prevalent in females. |
Which of the following is NOT a type of exposure therapy used to treat specific phobias? A. imaginal Exposure/Imagery Desensitization B. virtual reality C. internet-Based Self-Help D.One-Session Treatment (In Vivo) | all of these are types of exposure therapy |
Rus-Calafell et al.(2013) found Virtual Reality exposure to be a successful treatment alternative for which type of specific situational phobia? | Aerophobia (fear of flying) |
Research by Anderson et al. (2009) about Internet-based self-help exposure treatment of spider phobia shows that_______. | internet based treatment is a successful alternative to in vivo treatment for spider phobia |
_______ is the most empirically supported treatment for specific phobias. | One-Session Treatment |
Briefly describe One-Session Treatment | OST is a type of exposure therapy consisting of one 3 hour session which incorporates participant modeling, reinforcement, and exposure in order to challenge cognitions and catastrophic beliefs. |
Which medication has been approved by the FDA for the treatment of aggressive behavior? A. lithium B.lorazepam C.SSRIs D. none | D. none |
Which medication is most effective for immediate sedating results? | haldol or thorazine |
Which drugs are backed by drug companies? | neuroleptics |
Umahu explains the importance of critically evaluating a person's_______ _______? | Biological factors |
What is aggression? | Aggression is physical acts against oneself, others and objects |
This is not a component of Graphic Narrative Processing when treating PTSD: | creating a safe place drawing |
TF-CBT utilizes conjoint child-parent sessions in which manner:(a)together in sessions from the start(b)together in session for only the last session(c)together in session for the last couple of sessions(d) never together in session | c. together in session for the last couple of sessions |
Francine Shapiro bases EMDR off of what theory? | AIP |
Which of the following are NOT changes which happen due to vicarious trauma: (a)world view (b)personal values (c)sense of self (d)impulse control | d. impulse control |
What are three types of treatment for PTSD? | 1. EMDR 2. Trauma Focused CBT 3. Graphic Narrative Processing |