Chapter 2 Flashcards
(27 cards)
what are the stages of maslows hierarchy of needs
psycholigical needs
safety
being loved
maintaing self-esteem
self-actualization
what is self actualization
people seeming to be living life at their fullest
realism
acceptance
autonomy
authenticity
capacity for intimacy
creativity
what are seligmans three dimensions of happiness
the pleasant life
the good life
the meaningful life
what is psychological health not
it is not based on normanlity
not seeking help for personal problems does not mean one is psychologically healthy
many people with mental illness fo not realize they need help
who are our early identities modelled after
and are they permanent
after our parents and no
what are values and what does it mean to live according to those values
values= criteria for judging what is good and bad
living accoding to those values means:
consider options before making a choice
choosing between options without succumbing to outside pressure that oppose vlaues
making a choice and acting rather than doing nothing
what is spiritual wellness
associated with greater coping skills and higher levels of wellness
very personal
what are the challenges to meeting self esteem
notice your patterns of thinking
avoid focusing on the negative
develop realistic self talk
ways to maintain honest communication
communicate honestly with others
others cannot respond if thet do not know what the needs are
fear of denial of the request
good communication means expressing yourself clearly
how to deal with loneliness
some are motivated by the fear of being alone
mat be interpreted as a sign of rejection
loneliness is a pssive feeling state
dealing with anger
expressing anger is beneficial for psychlogical and physical health
angry words may damage relationships
distinguish between expression of anger and reasonable level of self-assertiveness
intermittent explosive disorder
managing your own anger
take a long cooling off period
dont deal with anger at other people
acknowledge they have a right to be angry
what are the dimensions of diversity
ethnicity and psychological disorders
expression of symptoms
assimilation
biological risk factors
what are anxiety disorders
simple phobia
social phobia
panic disorder
generalized anxiery disorder
obesessive-compulsive disorder
behavioural addicitions
post traumatic stress disorder
what are mood disorders
depression
what is schizophrenia
caused by genes and environmental factors
symptoms:
disorganized thoughts
inappropriate emotions
delusions
auditory hallucinations
deteriorating social and work functions
what is the biological model
emphasizes that the minds activity depends on an organic structure
the brain in genetically determined
activity of neurons and complex chemical reactions giving rise to:
most complex thoughts
ardent desires
most pathological behaviour
what is pharmacological therapy
all medications have been evaluated and are more effective than a placebo
all medications require prescrptions
medications may cause side effects
what are some examples of pharmacological therapy
antidepressants
mood stabilizers
antipsychotics
anxiolytics
stimulants
anti-dementia drugs
what are some issues and benefits with the use of pharmacological therapy
lessened the stigma attached to the condition
has provided relief to many people
has raised many questions on effectiveness and safety
what is the cognitive model
emphasis on the effect of ideas and behaviour and feeling
behaviour results from complicated attitudes, expectations and motives
therapies work by changing the way a person feels about a feared situation
change the way they cope with a situation
exposes and identifies false ideas which produce negative feelings
taught to recognize unrelistic thoughts and subsitute more realistic ones
what is the psychodynamic model
focuses on thoughts
symtoms are the result of complex set of derires and emotions
active defence mechanisms
patients speak freely with the therapist
gain insights on how to deal with maladaptive behaviour
focus on the present
facilitates self exploration rather than explanation
what type of model has been criticized as ineffective and useless
psychodynamic therapies
ways to get help
know when self help is required or when and which professional to consult
talk about menta health is more normalized in Canada
what is self help
being with finding what you can do on your own
behavioural and cognitive approaches are useful
more aware of self-defeating actions and ideas
grapple with painful experience provides emotional release
journaling
religious organizations
prayer and mediation
