Midterm Flashcards by Sarah Seele

Loose association

A persons contribution to a conversation is unrelated to the topic

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Flight of ideas

Speaking quickly and jumping from one topic to another with no discernible train of thought

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Ideas of reference

The idea that random events are directly related to oneself

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Delusions

Irrational false belief held despite lack of evidence

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Hallucinations

Perception of something not present

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Types of hallucinations

Auditory (most common)
Visual
Olfactory
Gustatory
Tactile

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Obsession

Intrusive repetitive thought

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Compulsion

Intrusive repetitive action

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PTSD diagnosis

Must have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event
- death
- serious injury
- sexual assault

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Defense mechanisms

Repression
Regression
Rationalization
Fantasy
Compensation
Projection
Sublimation

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Repression

Unwanted thoughts are blocked out

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Regression

Return to an earlier time of life

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Rationalization

Making excuses

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Fantasy

Retreating to thoughts and imagination

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Compensation

Trying to succeed in other areas of one’s life as a distraction

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Projection

Attributing your own unwanted thoughts/behaviors to others

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Sublimation

Channeling unwanted behaviors into something acceptable

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Prognosis of personality disorders

Medication such as antidepressants and antipsychotics

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Diagnosis of borderline personality disorder

Has trouble maintaining balanced and healthy relationships
Impulsive
Unstable
Lack emotional regulation (especially with anger)
May self-harm

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Bipolar 1

Includes a manic episode

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Bipolar 2

Includes a hypomanic episode

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Cluster A personality disorders

Paranoid
Schizoid
Schizotypal

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Paranoid PD

Suspects others of hostile behavior

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Schizoid PD

Lack of emotion and interest in people

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Schizotypal

Lack of emotion, poor relationships, odd appearance, speech, perception and affect

Cluster B personality disorders

Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic

Antisocial PD

Must demonstrate at least 4 antisocial behaviors with no guilt Trouble maintaining relationships

Borderline PD

Fluctuates between uninvolved and over involved in relationships Impulsive Unstable No emotional regulation May self harm

Histrionic PD

Preoccupation with oneself and appearance Needs approval Lack of emotion Frequent mood swings

Narcissistic PD

Inflated sense of self Focus on success Believe that they are special Willing to exploit others

Cluster C personality disorders

Avoidant Dependent OCD

Avoidant PD

avoidance and discomfort in social situations and with relationships

Dependent PD

Fear of abandonment

Obsessive compulsive

Very concerned with morality Hyper focused on detail Lack generosity Indecisive Perfectionists

Separation anxiety disorder

Fear of being alone, being kidnapped or losing someone

Selective mutism

Refusal to speak even though the ability is there

Phobia

Specific fear

Social anxiety disorder

Intense fear of nearly all social situations

Panic disorder

Fear Nausea Dizziness Racing heart Sweating Palpitations Paresthesia Shaking

Agoraphobia

Fear of public, open, or enclosed places

Generalized anxiety disorder

Restlessness Fatigue Irritability Difficulty concentrating Insomnia Distress

Flight of ideas

fast disconnected train of thought

Psychomotor agitation

physical movements that have no stimulus but would generally be associated with anxiety

Psychosis

delusions and/or hallucinations

Derealization

feeling of unreality

Paresthesia

numbness or tingling

Depersonalization

feeling detached from oneself

Dissociation

Detaches from surroundings

Four A’s of schizophrenia

Ambivalence Affect Association Appropriateness

Substance abuse

continued use of substances despite serious consequences

Chemical dependency

pathological relationship with a mood-altering substance.

What is the most frequently used treatment for adjustment disorder?

Psychotherapy

Anorexia

intentional starvation distorted body image fear of gaining weight preoccupation with food lack of concern for low body weight

Bulimia

Eating binges and purges. Symptoms include depression, amenorrhea, guilt, weight fluctuation, and GI upset

Schizophrenia diagnosis

hallucinations, delusions, and disturbances in goal-oriented behavior, form of thought, psychomotor behavior, and affect for at least six months

Positive symptoms

thoughts or behaviors that are in excess or should not be present at all

Negative symptoms

should be present but are not or are severely lacking.

Dynamic interaction of occupational performance

result of the person, the task, and the environment in which the task is being done

Mental illness

psychological or behavioral condition that causes distress and interferes with someone's ability to live their life.

Mental health

relative term that means a person is able to successfully complete the occupations of their life without excessive distress or difficulty from a psychological condition

Midterm Flashcards

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