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What is chronic illness?

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An illness lasting >3 months, usually with a slow progression, with periods of remission and relapse.

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What are the three main reactions after being diagnosed with a chronic illness?

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  • Shock
  • Emotion focused strategies
  • Denial and retreat
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True or False: Anxiety and depression are more common in those with a chronic illness.

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True

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What does crisis theory conceptualize chronic illness as?

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A life crisis upsetting normal psychological and social equilibrium.

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What are the two types of medication non-adherence?

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  • Unintentional
  • Intentional
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What is unintentional non-adherence due to?

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  • Practical barriers
  • Insufficient capacity/resources
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What factors contribute to intentional non-adherence?

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  • Perceived overprescribing
  • Motivational beliefs/preferences
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What are health habits?

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Actions triggered automatically in response to contextual cues.

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What are the three steps in the habit loop?

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  • Cue/trigger
  • Routine
  • Reward
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How long does it typically take to form a habit?

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An average of 66 days.

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What is the COM-B model?

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It describes three sets of factors contributing to one’s ability to change a target behaviour.

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What are the three components of the COM-B model?

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  • Capability
  • Opportunity
  • Motivation
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What are the stages of the Transtheoretical Model?

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  • Precontemplation
  • Contemplation
  • Preparation
  • Action
  • Maintenance
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What is the fundamental attribution error?

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Overemphasizing internal traits while neglecting external factors in explaining behavior.

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What did Milgram’s experiments study?

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Obedience to authority.

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What are the five personality dimensions?

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  • Introversion/extroversion
  • Neuroticism
  • Agreeableness
  • Conscientiousness
  • Openness
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How does personality affect subjective wellbeing?

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Personality predispositions are strong predictors of wellbeing, more so than demographics.

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What is the relationship between conscientiousness and longevity?

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More conscientious individuals tend to live longer and have decreased health risks.

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How does neuroticism relate to health risks?

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It is associated with increased risk of both physical and mental illness.

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What personality traits are linked to better performance at school?

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Conscientiousness.

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What happens to conscientiousness and emotional stability with age?

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They increase with age.

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What characterizes antisocial personality?

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Behaviors that are indifferent to or cause suffering to others.

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What is the leading preventable cause of death in the world?

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At what age do most smokers start smoking?

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Between 13 and 14 years of age.

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What are key factors that influence smoking initiation?
* Peer influences * Celebrity role models * Personal characteristics
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True or False: Smokers are often aware of the harms of smoking and want to stop.
True
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What percentage of regular smokers are killed by smoking-related illnesses?
50% ## Footnote This statistic highlights the severe health risks associated with smoking.
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At what age do most smokers start smoking?
Between 13 and 14 years of age ## Footnote Tobacco is illegal to buy until the age of 18.
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What are key factors influencing the decision to start smoking?
* Peer influences (especially parents) * Celebrity role models * Personal characteristics (antisocial personality, depression, genetics) ## Footnote These factors contribute to the initiation of smoking behavior.
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What is the habit loop in the context of smoking?
* Cue/trigger: internal (stress) or external (peer pressure) * Routine: starting to smoke reinforces the behavior * Reward: smoking causes dopamine release, further reinforcing the behavior ## Footnote This loop explains how habits are formed and maintained.
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What are the three phases to forming habits?
* Initiation: define the new behavior and context * Learning: repetition of the behavior in context * Stability: the habit has formed and persists over time ## Footnote These phases illustrate the progression of habit formation.
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What is operant conditioning in the context of nicotine dependence?
It involves repeated positive reinforcement (dopamine release after smoking) and negative reinforcement (transient withdrawal when not smoking) ## Footnote This mechanism drives the behavior of smoking.
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What does the COM-B model stand for?
* Capability * Opportunity * Behaviour * Motivation ## Footnote This model describes the factors influencing behavior, including smoking cessation.
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What are transient or permanent changes associated with tobacco withdrawal?
* Physical and psychological changes * Urges to smoke * Depression * Increased weight ## Footnote Withdrawal symptoms can significantly impact attempts to quit smoking.
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What is the dependency ratio?
The ratio of those not in work to those who are ## Footnote This is a key epidemiological factor in understanding social dependency.
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What social structural factors exacerbate dependency in older age?
* Socioeconomic status * Gender * Retirement policy ## Footnote These factors contribute to the challenges faced by the elderly.
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What is the normative assumption in the UK regarding adult dependency?
It undermines self-respect and dignity ## Footnote This assumption can affect the self-perception of older individuals.
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What are the two types of death discussed?
* Social death * Biological death ## Footnote These concepts differentiate between the social isolation experienced at the end of life and the physical cessation of life.
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What is the epidemiological shift?
A change where social death tends to precede biological death ## Footnote This reflects modern experiences of dying, often involving chronic illness.
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What is clinical iatrogenesis?
Medical interventions that prolong life may be detrimental for some ## Footnote This highlights the potential negative effects of medical treatments.
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What are the five features of a 'good death' according to Kelleher?
* Awareness of dying: prognosis * Personal preparations and social adjustments * Public preparations * Relinquishing formal work roles * Farewells ## Footnote A good death emphasizes gradual withdrawal from social responsibilities.
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What is the social causation/social determinants model?
A model that identifies social, economic, and environmental policies as key to limiting mental health issues ## Footnote This approach emphasizes prevention over reliance on secondary care.
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What does labelling theory focus on regarding mental illness?
Society's reaction and categorization of behavior that does not conform to social roles and norms ## Footnote This theory emphasizes the social construction of mental illness.
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What is the impact of neuroscience on the conceptualization of mental illness?
It views mental illness as a disorder of brain function, reducing personal responsibility and stigma ## Footnote This represents a shift towards understanding mental health in biological terms.
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What does the influence of neuroscience represent in the conceptualization of mental illness?
A shift in viewing mental illness as a disorder of brain function ## Footnote This perspective suggests that mental illness can be understood and treated as a physiological issue.
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What is an advantage of viewing mental illness as a brain disorder?
It reduces personal responsibility, thereby minimizing social stigma and blame ## Footnote This approach emphasizes the biological aspects of mental health rather than moral or personal failings.
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What continues to elude researchers regarding neuropsychiatric disorders?
The genetic etiology of common neuropsychiatric disorders ## Footnote Many researchers advocate for a multifaceted treatment approach due to this challenge.
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What combination of interventions is required for effective treatment of mental illness?
Neurobiological, psychosocial, and health service interventions ## Footnote A singular focus on molecular treatment is deemed insufficient.
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When does the Mental Health Act 1983 (2007) primarily apply?
When a competent patient refuses to consent to assessment or treatment for a mental disorder ## Footnote It does not apply to other illnesses present at the same time.
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What is the purpose of Section 2 of the Mental Health Act?
28-day admission for assessment ## Footnote Requires application by nearest relative or AMHP on recommendation of 2 doctors, one being a psychiatry specialist.
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What criteria must be met for a patient to be admitted under Section 2?
Suffering from a 'mental disorder of nature or degree' warranting admission for assessment ## Footnote Admission must be in the interest of the patient's health or safety or the protection of others.
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What does Section 3 of the Mental Health Act provide?
6-month admission for treatment, renewable at 6 months and every 12 months ## Footnote Requires the same application process as Section 2, with a focus on the necessity of treatment.
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What is the purpose of Section 4 of the Mental Health Act?
72-hour emergency admission ## Footnote Admission can occur on the recommendation of one doctor, highlighting urgent necessity.
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What does Section 5(2) of the Mental Health Act address?
72-hour detention of a patient already voluntarily in hospital who changes their mind ## Footnote This section applies specifically to doctors.
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What does Section 5(4) of the Mental Health Act allow?
6-hour detention of a patient already voluntarily in hospital who changes their mind ## Footnote This section applies specifically to approved mental health nurses.

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