Everything Psych

Question 1

Stages of Human Development accdg to Freud

Answer 1

Oral 
Anal 
Phalli-Oedipal
Latency
Genital

Question 2

Stage of Human Development accdg to Freud

revolve around oral pleasure, self-satisfaction, manifested by chewing, biting, sucking

Answer 2

Oral Phase

Birth -1yr

Question 3

Stage of Human Development accdg to Freud

Toilet training; anal-retentive
Primarily involved in bowel functions & bladder control
If harsh toilet training, may become “Anally fixated” (obsessive compulsive
personality disorder)

Answer 3

Anal Phase 1-3 yrs

Question 4

Stage of Human Development Accdg to Freud

Genital area is the main site of gratification
Penis envy & fear of castration are evident during this stage
Fantasies involving opposite-sex parent “Oedipal complex”

Answer 4

Phallic-Oedipal Phase

3-5 yrs

Question 5

Stage of Human Development Accdg to Freud

Nothing / Smoldering
Formation of the superego
Sexual interests are quiescent (inactive) Sublimation of sexual energy into energetic learning & play activities

Answer 5

Latency Phase

5-12 yrs

Question 6

Stage of Human Development Accdg to Freud

Adult sexuality & relationships
Capacity for true intimacy

Answer 6

Genital Phase 11+ years

Question 7

Stages of Human Devt accdg to Erikson

Answer 7

Psychosocial - Human personality was determined by childhood and adult experiences
Stages are determined by crises which are turning points of the stages

Question 8

Stages of Human Devt accdg to Erikson

Analogous to Freud’s Oral Stage
Infants develop feeling of trust or mistrust according to satisfying their
needs (Infant learns to trust his mother)

Answer 8

TRUST -VS- MISTRUST (BIRTH - 1 YR)

Question 9

Erikson

Analogous to Freud’s Anal Stage
Child learns to act alone
Children have a sense of mastery over themselves & their drives
They can be cooperative or stubborn. (NO)

Answer 9

AUTONOMY -VS- SHAME (1-3 YRS)

Question 10

Erikson

Analogous to Freud’s Phallic Stage
Does child acquire guilt?
Initiates both motor & intellectual activity
Sexual curiosity & sibling rivalry

Answer 10

INITIATIVE -VS- GUILT (3-6 YRS)

Question 11

Erikson

Analogous to Freud’s Latency Stage
Mastery of grade school skills
Child enters program of learning
Able to work & acquire adult skills

Answer 11

INDUSTRY -VS- INFERIORITY (6-12 YRS)

Question 12

Erikson

Group identity
Time to discover yourself
Deal with morality & ethics
Identity crisis occurs at the end of this stage

Answer 12

IDENTITY -VS- ROLE CONFUSION (12-20 YRS)

Question 13

Erikson

Form relationships or become a loner
Intimacy of sexual relations, friendships & all deep associations

Answer 13

INTIMACY -VS- ISOLATION (20-30 YRS)

Question 14

Erikson

Having & raising children as well as other interests outside the home
If childless, development of altruism & creativity
Mid-life crises

Answer 14

GENERATIVITY -VS- STAGNATION (30-65 YRS)

Question 15

Erikson

A sense of satisfaction OR dissatisfaction with one’s life

Answer 15

EGO INTEGRITY -VS- DESPAIR ( > 65 YRS)

Question 16

impairments in social interaction, communication, activities and interests

lack of peer relationships, and failure to use nonverbal social cues

odd preoccupation with repetitive activities, bizarre mannerisms, rigid adherence tu purposeless ritual

Answer 16

Autism

Question 17

Characterized by inattention, hyperactivity & impulsivity that interfere with
social &/or academic function
Symptoms last for at least 6 months
Onset occurs before 7 years of age
Short attention span, Constant failure in school, Inability to sit through cartoons or meals, Inability to wait in lines, Failure to stay quiet or sit still in class, Disobedience, Shunning by peers, Fighting, Poor academic
performance, Carelessness & Poor relationships with siblings

Answer 17

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Question 18

Which is not a Type A personality disorder?

a. Histrionic
b. Paranoid
c. Schizoid
d. Schizotypal

Answer 18

A. Histrionic (Cluster B)

Question 19

Antisocial or criminal acts, inability to conform to social rules, disregard for
the rights of others, aggressiveness, lack of remorse & deceitfulness.

Symptoms start at the age of 15, but the individual is diagnosed at > 18

Answer 19

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Cluster B

Question 20

Sense of self-importance, grandiosity & preoccupation w/ fantasies of success.

This person believes she/he is special, requires excessive admiration,
Reacts with rage when criticized & interpersonally exploitative

Answer 20

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Cluster B

Question 21

Unstable affect, mood swings, marked impulsivity, recurrent suicidal
behaviors, feelings of emptiness or boredom & inappropriate anger.
If stressed, may become psychotic.
Defense mechanism is splitting.

Answer 21

Borderline Personality Disorder

Cluster B

Question 22

Colorful, exaggerated behavior & shallow expression of emotions

Uncomfortable in situations where he or she is not the center of attention.
Uses physical appearance to draw attention to self; sexually seductive

Answer 22

Histrionic personality Disorder

Cluster B

Question 23

Distrust & suspiciousness
Often secretive & isolated, emotionally cold & odd.
Associated features: brief episodes of psychosis w/ persecutory delusions &
pre-existing sensory impairment

Answer 23

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Cluster A

Question 24

Detachment & restricted emotionality
Individuals are disinterested in others & indifferent to praise or criticism
Associated features include social drifting & dysphoria

Answer 24

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Cluster A

Question 25

Discomfort with social relationships; thought distortion; eccentricity Individuals are socially isolated & uncomfortable with others Can have Schizophrenia if under stress they have ! Peculiar patterns of thinking: (ideas of reference & persecution) ! Odd preoccupations ! Odd speech & affect

Answer 25

Schizotypal Personality Disorder Cluster A

Question 26

Social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy & hypersensitivity to criticism Shy away from work or social relationships because of fears of rejection Feel lonely & substandard and are preoccupied with rejection

Answer 26

Avoidant Personality Disorder Cluster C

Question 27

Submissive & clinging behavior & worry unrealistically about abandonment. Feel inadequate & helpless. Avoid disagreements with others. They usually focus dependency on a family member or spouse Can be found in many abusive relationship Associated features include self-doubt, excessive humility, poor independent functioning, mood disorders, anxiety disorders & adjustment disorder

Answer 27

Dependent personality Disorder Cluster C

Question 28

Individuals are preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism & control. o Consumed by the details of everything and lose their sense of overall goals. o They are strict, perfectionist & inflexible. o Obsessed with work & are hesitant to delegate tasks to others. o Other traits include being miserly and unable to give up possessions. o Associated features: Indecisiveness, dysphoria, anger, social inhibition, & difficult interpersonal relationships.

Answer 28

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Cluster C