exam 3 chapter 8

Question 1

suicide

Answer 1

the intentional direct way of taking your own life

Question 2

suicidal ideation

Answer 2

thoughs about suicide

Question 3

psychological autopsy

Answer 3

the systematic examination of info after a person’s death for the purpose of understanding the behavior before death

Question 4

What are the characteristics of suicide 6

Answer 4

1 belief things will never change, 2 desire to escape psychological pain and distressing thoughts and feelings 3 triggering events include intense feelings of hopelessness guilt anger and interpersonal conflict 4 doubts about ending it all want to live and push through 5 suicidal intent is communicated directly or indirectly, 6 perceived inability to make progress toward goals or to solve problems related to feeling worthless, like a failure and hopeless

Question 5

What are some common things friends and family feel after seeing a loved one suicide themselves

Answer 5

1 Guilt ,2 trying to make meaning of the death understand it, 3 development of risky behavior, and 4 changed relationship with the friends and others

Question 6

what are the four protective techniques against suicide

Answer 6

1 reawaken and reinforce the desire to live 2 expand perceptual outlook by reducing suicide myopia 3 enhancing social connectedness 4 increasing repertoire of coping skills

Question 7

reawaken and reinforce the desire to live

Answer 7

reinforce the barrier we naturally have to want to live on, aim to connect people with friends and family so that life purpose may continue live on.

Question 8

expanding perceptual outlook by reducing suicide myopia

Answer 8

expand a person’s view open their mind to other meaningful solutions volunteer work or leisure activities

Question 9

enhancing social connectedness

Answer 9

reestablish effective communications with friends and family members encourage people to join clubs or to fill the void of being lonely isolated and disconnected from others.

Question 10

increase the repertoire of coping skills

Answer 10

when we better regulate our emotions we are less likely to have negative suicidal ideation, 1 reach out to friends and family 2 engage in relaxing enjoyable stress reducing activities 3 self care exercise eating healthy, 4 contact local crisis

Question 11

What are some reasons teen and children attempt suicide 7 reasons

Answer 11

1attempts to regain control of their lives, 2 fantasies of reuniting with a loved one, 3 relief of unbearable pain, 4 escape from being a family scapegoat, 5 acting out their parents covert or overt desire to get rid of them 6 revenge or retaliation against wrongs 7 drug use

Question 12

things to do if someone is feeling emotionally distressed

Answer 12

1 start a conversation have them share their feelings and thoughts 2 Listen calmly without judging and empathetically 3 seek help from a professional

Question 13

what is psychache

Answer 13

describes the unbearable psychological hurt one feels associated with suicide

Question 14

alcohol induced myopia

Answer 14

constriction of cognitive and perceptual processes

Question 15

interpersonal psychological theory of suicide

Answer 15

1 perceived burdensomeness feelings of being a burden to family friends or society 2 thwarted belongingness feelings of alienation and a lack of meaningful connection to others

Question 16

indirect behavioral cues to suicide

Answer 16

1 withdraw/restlessness 2 change i sleep patterns, 3 reckless behavior, 4 drug use, 5 giving away possessions 6 unexpected or prolonged farewell

Question 17

Difference between psychotherapy and suicide hotlines

Answer 17

Psychotherapists provide treatment slowly build a close bond over time, suicide intervention act quick and try to resolve the immediate more intense problem quickly

Question 18

What are the types of therapy used for suicide

Answer 18

Cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy

Question 19

differences in CBT and DBT

Answer 19

CBT focus on vulnerabilities associated with suicide such as feelings, poor impulse control, poor problem solving, difficulty refuting thoughts and beliefs about suicide. DBT deals with the feelings being experienced in the moment and teach them how to better regulate their emotions and tolerate negative feelings.

Question 20

5 steps of Cognitive behavioral therapy for suicide prevention

Answer 20

Question 21

preventing suicides risk factors

Answer 21