PSY Ch 16 & 3 - Review Questions

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A(n) __ is a sudden, permanent change in a sequence of DNA.

mutation

__ refers to a person’s genetic makeup, while __ refers to a person’s physical characteristics.

Genotype; phenotype

__ is the field of study that focuses on genes and their expression.

Epigenetics

Humans have __ pairs of chromosomes.

23

The __ receive(s) incoming signals from other neurons.

dendrites

A(n) __ facilitates or mimics the activity of a given neurotransmitter system.

agonist

Multiple sclerosis involves a breakdown of the __.

myelin sheath

An action potential involves Na⁺ moving __ the cell and K⁺ moving __ the cell.

inside; outside

Our ability to make our legs move as we walk across the room is controlled by the __ nervous system.

somatic

If your __ is activated, you will feel relatively at ease.

parasympathetic nervous system

The central nervous system is comprised of __.

brain and spinal cord

Sympathetic activation is associated with __.

d. both A and C

The __ is a sensory relay station where all sensory information, except for smell, goes before being sent to other areas of the brain for further processing.

thalamus

Damage to the __ disrupts one’s ability to comprehend language, but it leaves one’s ability to produce words intact.

Wernicke’s Area

A(n) __ uses magnetic fields to create pictures of a given tissue

MRI

Which of the following is not a structure of the forebrain?

substantia nigra

The two major hormones secreted from the pancreas are:

glucagon and insulin

The __ secretes messenger hormones that direct the function of the rest of the endocrine glands.

pituitary

The __ gland secretes epinephrine.

adrenal

The __ secretes hormones that regulate the body’s fluid levels.

pituitary

Who of the following does not support the humane and improved treatment of people with mentally illness?

medieval priests

The process of closing large asylums and providing for people to stay in the community to be treated locally is known as __.

deinstitutionalization

Joey was convicted of domestic violence. As part of his sentence, the judge has ordered that he attend therapy for anger management. This is considered __ treatment

involuntary

Today, most people with mental health issues are not hospitalized. Typically they are only hospitalized if they __.

are an imminent threat to themselves or others

The idea behind __ is that how you think determines how you and act.

cognitive therapy

Mood stabilizers, such as lithium, are used to treat __.

bipolar disorder

Clay is in a therapy session. The therapist asks him to relax and say whatever comes to his mind at the moment. This therapist is using ______ which is a technique of ________.

free association; psychoanalysis

A treatment modality in which 5-10 people with the same issue or concern meet together with a trained clinician is known as __.

group therapy

What happens during an intake?

The therapist gathers specific information to address the client's immediate needs such as the presenting problem, the client's support system, and insurance status. The therapist informs the client about confidentiality, fees, and what to expect in a therapy session.

What is the minimum amount of time addicts should receive treatment if they are to achieve a desired outcome?

3 months

When an individual has two or more diagnoses, which often includes a substance-related diagnosis and another psychiatric diagnosis, this is known as __.

comorbid disorder

John was drug-free for almost six months. Then he started hanging out with his addict friends, and he has now started abusing drugs again. This is an example of __.

relapse

The sociocultural perspective looks at you, your behaviors, and your symptoms in the context of your __.

culture and background

Which of the following was not listed as a barrier to mental health treatment?

being a member of the ethnic majority