Abnormal Psych Week 7 Unit 2

What does somatic mean?

relating to the body, especially as distinct from the mind

What does malingering mean?

intentionally reporting symptoms/faking and illness for secondary gain

What does secondary gain mean?

a reinforcing factor

What is the key information for factitious disorder?

intentionally produce symptoms (faking)

What is the key symptom for conversion disorder?

medically unexplained Sx - voluntary motor or sensory function

What is the key information for somatic symptom disorder?

high concern/distress about actual physical symptoms

What is the key information for illness anxiety disorder?

belief in illness despite lack of S

How long is Stage 1 (non-REM N1) of sleep?

1-5 minutes

How long is Stage 2 (non-REM N2) of sleep?

10-60 minutes

How long is Stage 3 (non-REM N3) of sleep?

20-40 minutes

How long is Stage 4 (REM) of sleep?

10-60 minutes

Which brainwaves are associated with sleep?

alpha, theta, and delta waves

What are primary sleep disorders?

dyssomnias and parasomnias

What are dyssomnias?

difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep; daytime sleepiness

What are parasomnias?

abnormal behavior or physiological events during sleep

What are secondary sleep disorders?

related to another condition or substance use

Which disorders are associated with dyssomnias?

insomnia, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, breathing related sleep disorder, circadian rhythm sleep disorder

What is the key information for insomnia disorder?

persistent difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting enough restful sleep (most common sleep disorder)

What is the key information for hypersomnolence disorder?

persistent pattern of daytime sleepiness, Sx persist at least a month

What is the key information for narcolepsy?

sudden attacks of extreme sleepiness or sleep episodes during the day

What is the key information for breathing-related sleep disorders?

sleep repeatedly interrupted due to difficulties breathing (most common type: obstructive sleep apnea)

What is the key information for circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders?

disruption of the internal sleep-wake cycle due to time changes or sleep patterns

What is the key information for parasomnias?

sleep terrors, sleepwalking, REM sleep behavior disorder, nightmare disorder

What is sleep hygiene?

behavioral strategies to improve likelihood of sleep, helpful for all levels of insomnia

What is stimulus control therapy?

the first-line behavioral treatment for chronic insomnia, time spent awake in bedroom is limited, intended to strengthen association between bedroom and sleep

What is sleep restriction therapy?

important component of CBT-I, time spent in bed limited to an amount equal to the average total sleep time, initial mild to moderate sleep loss

What are instructions for sleep restriction therapy?

establish a fixed wake time, decrease sleep opportunity by limiting time in bed, restriction can be no less than 4.5 hours