HLT 144 CH 22

psychiatry

The branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness

draw geometric designs

In the Bender-Gestalt test a person is asked to

psychologist

A ______________is a nonmedical professional who is trained in methods of psychological testing, psychotherapy, and research.

use psychotherapy to treat patients, but cannot prescribe medication

A clinical psychologist can

asks someone to tell a story using an image as a prompt

The thematic apperception test

psychotherapy

psychological techniques for treating mental disorders

Rorschach

A test that utilizes interpretation of ink blots

psychopharmacology

drug therapy to treat mental disorders

psychoanalysis

During ____________, the patient freely relates her or his thoughts and associations to the analyst, who does not interfere with the process

forensic psychiatrist

A __________ specializes in the legal aspects of psychiatry, such as the determination of mental competence in criminal cases.

Amnesia

loss of memory

Apathy

lack of emotions

Conversion

anxiety becomes a bodily symptom (such as blindness)

Euphoria

intense feelings of well-being, elation, happiness, excitement and joy

Dysphoria

intense feelings of depression, discontent and generalized dissatisfaction

Obsession

involuntary, persistent idea or emotion

Mania

elevated, expansive state with talkativeness, hyperactivity, euphoria, and racing thoughts

Paranoia

overly suspicious system of thinking

Labile

undergoing rapid emotional change

Dissociation

the splitting of uncomfortable thoughts from conscious awareness

Compulsion

uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly

Hallucination

false or unreal sensory perception

Delusion

fixed, false belief that cannot be changed by logic or evidence

Anxiety

varying degrees of uneasiness, apprehension, or dread

Mutism

no, or very little, ability to speak

psychological

___________ dependence is a compulsion to continue taking a drug despite adverse consequences

alternate between manic and depressive episodes

People with bipolar disorders

Exhibitionism

compulsive need to expose one’s body, particularly the genitals, to an unsuspecting stranger

borderline

Pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships and sense of self. Affected persons alternate between intense, impulsive involvement and rejection of other people.

dissociative amnesia

Inability to recall autobiographical information.

depressive

____________ disorders are marked by the occurrence of severe dysphoria without a history of mania or hypomania

attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Rosie is a child who has a hard time completing tasks and gets distracted easily. She is often impulsive and has a hard time sitting still. Rosie is likely experiencing

motor

A child with a(n) _________ disorder might display a lack of coordination, clumsiness and poor handwriting.

avoidance

Pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. Affected persons are unwilling to get involved with others for fear of being criticized or rejected.

Pedophilia

sexual urges and fantasies involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child (age 13 or younger)

id

The _____ represents the unconscious instincts and psychic energy present from birth. It contains basic drives that seek immediate gratification regardless of the reality of the situation

ego

The _____ is the central coordinating branch of the personality that evaluates and assesses the reality of a situation and, if necessary, postpones the gratification of a need or drive until a satisfactory object or appropriate situation arises.

false beliefs

A delusion is

schizoid

A pattern of detachment from social relationships with restricted range of emotions; cold, aloof, and indifferent to the feelings of others.

a social phobia

Lavina is afraid of situations where she is open to public scrutiny. She is terrified of speaking in public and won’t eat in public. She is likely experiencing

schizotypal

A pattern of acute discomfort in close relationships, accompanied by odd beliefs or magical thinking, clairvoyance, bizarre fantasies or preoccupations.

Voyeurism

sexual excitement is achieved by observing unsuspecting people who are naked, undressing, or engaging in sexual activity

dependent

Pattern of submissive and clinging behaviour related to an excessive need to be taken care of.

generalized anxiety disorder

Felipe is in a constant state of anxiety and exaggerated worry even though his life is idyllic. Felipe is likely experiencing

depersonalization disorder

Experiences of unreality, detachment, or being an outside observer with respect to one’s thought and surroundings

claustrophobia

Len has a fear of closed-in, tight spaces. They have

neurocognitive

_______ disorders are marked by disturbances in thinking, memory, perception, reasoning and judgement.

agoraphobia

The fear of being in open, crowded, public places is

illness anxiety disorder

Hera is severely preoccupied with becoming ill. She has no symptoms but still has a high anxiety about health and constantly checks her body for signs of illness. Hera likely has

bulimia nervosa

_____________ is characterized by binge eating followed by purging

post-traumatic stress disorder

Following his time in the marines, Paul develops intense fear, insomnia, nightmares and detachment. He is likely experiencing

Sexual sadism

sexual gratification is gained by inflicting physical or psychological pain or humiliation on others

a panic attack

Raul is experiencing a difficult time breathing, chest pain, palpitations, sweating and trembling. He is likely experiencing

obsessive-compulsive

Pattern of orderliness, perfectionism, and control.

schizophrenia spectrum

_________________ disorder is marked by disturbed thinking and disorganized speech along with delusions and hallucinations.

communication disorder

At Justin’s 18 month check up his pediatrician refers him to Infant-Toddler Connections because he has a lower than expected vocabulary, limited sentence structure and stutters. Justin is likely experiencing a(n)

intellectual disability disorders

Disorders that include deficits in intellectual functions (reasoning, problem solving, planning and abstract thinking) and inability to adapt and interact in activities of daily life.

physiological

___________ dependence is characterized by the onset of withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued abruptly

fear of heights

Acrophobia is

substance-related disorders

___________ are characterized by symptoms and behavioral changes associated with regular use or discontinuation of substances that affect the central nervous system (CNS).

anorexia nervosa

_________ is characterized by refusal to maintain a minimal normal body weight.

identify disorder

The presence of two or more distinct personality states.

neurodevelopmental

______________ disorders are a group of childhood disorders characterized by delays in the development of socialization and communication skills

phobic disorders

_______________ are characterized by irrational or debilitating fears associated with a specific object or situation.

dysthymia

Persistent depressive disorder is also known as

paraphilia

A _____________is characterized by recurrent, intense, sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve sexual objects, activities, or situations.

histrionic

Pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Affected persons are immature, dependent, flamboyant and theatrical.

personality

A ____________ disorder is an enduring pattern of thinking and behavior contrary to what is culturally acceptable.

obsessive-compulsive disorder

___________involves recurrent thoughts and repetitive acts that dominate the patient’s life.

antisocial

Pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others. Affected persons have no loyality or concern for others and act only in response to their own desires and impulses.

narcissistic

Pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Affected persons have a preoccupation with their own self importance and fantasies of success and power.

dissociative

A ________________ disorder is a condition involving breakdown in memory, identity, or perception

seasonal affective disorder

Rose finds herself feeling very lethargic and sad from early November through April. She is likely experiencing

Fetishism

use of nonliving objects (articles of clothing) as substitutes for a human sexual love object

autism spectrum disorder

___________ is marked by difficulties in verbal and nonverbal communication and social and play interactions.

superego

The _________ is the internalized conscience and moral part of the personality that encompasses the sense of discipline derived from parental authority and society.

Transvestic fetishism

wearing clothing of the opposite sex accompanied by recurrent and intense sexual arousal

anxiety disorders

____________ are characterized by the experience of unpleasant tension, distress, troubled feelings, and avoidance behavior.

zoophobia

Fear of animals is

delirium

Acute episodes of confused thinking, disorientation, and behavioral changes, such as agitation and fear

Sexual masochism

sexual gratification is gained by being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer.

dementia

Progressive loss of intellectual abilities such as judgment, memory, and reasoning as well as changes in personality

somatic symptom disorder

Disorder where the patient’s psychic (mental) conflicts are expressed as physical symptoms

play therapy

This therapy utilizes toys to express conflicts and feelings that can’t be verbally communicated

transference

Psychoanalytic process in which the patient relates to the therapist as though the therapist were a prominent childhood figure.

electroconvulsive therapy

An electrical current is applied to the brain after the patient is anesthetized, with assisted ventilation, and given a very short-acting muscle paralytic agent

psychoanalysis

This long-term, intense psychotherapy seeks to influence behavior and resolve internal conflicts by allowing patients to bring their unconscious emotions to the surface using techniques like free association or transference.

sedatives

Drugs that induce calmness, promote sleep, and help lessen anxiety

psychodrama

This therapy allows patients to assume the roles of actors to present scenes and then make interpretations of what they observe.

tricyclic antidepressants

Drugs used to treat severe depression

benzodiazepines

Drugs that lessen anxiety, tension, agitation, and panic attacks.

cognitive-behavioral therapy

This therapy is based on the idea that thoughts cause feelings and behaviors (rather than situations) and that changing the established way of thinking can make a person feel better even if the situation doesn’t improve.

neuroleptics

Any drug that favorably modifies psychotic symptoms; antipsychotic drug

self

What does aut/o mean?

phil/o

What is the combing form that means:

attraction to or love

-mania

What is the suffix that means:

obsessive preoccupation

body

What does somat/o mean?

schiz/o

What is the combing form that means:

split

abnormal

What does the prefix para- mean?

-phobia

What is the suffix that means:

fear (irrational and often disabling)