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Opt 637 Psych Exam 2
Dr Sommers Lecture 1
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Graduate
09/26/2011

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What is the central tenet of the medical model?
Definition
a reductionistic approach;

everything is connected linearly and relatively consistently, i.e. 1 + 2 + 3 = 6
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Can depression itself depress the immune system?
Definition
yes, by hindering lymphocytes and cancer killing cells
Term
For how long after the death of a spouse will lymphocyte fxn be suppressed?
Definition
14 months
Term
What illness is uniquely associated with increased stress?
Definition
respiratory illnesses
Term
What is the DSM-IV?
Definition
The 'encyclopedia' of mental disorders and their treatment
Term
How many 'axes' or types of disorders are there in the DSM-IV?
Definition
5
Term
What is Axis 1 of DSM-IV?
Definition
clinical disorders, learning disorders, major mental disorders
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What is Axis II of DSM-IV?
Definition
personality disorders and intellectual disability
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What is Axis III of DSM-IV?
Definition
physical disorders (e.g. brain injury) and acute medical conditions
Term
What is Axis IV of DSM-IV?
Definition
psychosocial and environmental factors
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What is Axis V of DSM-IV?
Definition
global assessment of functioning
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Do we all present varying degrees of some personality disorders?
Definition
yes, it is only considered a disorder when the traits interfere with functioning
Term
What % of the population is paranoid?
Definition
4.00000%
Term
What are the hallmarks of paranoid disorder?
Definition
pervasive distrust/suspiciousness of others

ligiousness

excessive self-importance

conspiracy theories
Term
What are hallmarks of schizoid disorder?
Definition
emotional detachment

restricted range of expression

socially indifferent

lack of closeness
Term
What are the hallmarks of schizotypal disorder?
Definition
eccentric, odd beliefs

magical thinking

inconsistent with norms

close relationships uncomfortable

metaphorical

highly superstitious
Term
What are the hallmarks of anti-social disorder?
Definition
3.6% of population

poor impulse control/delaying gratification

disregard the rights of others

law-breaking behavior

callous
Term
What are the hallmarks of borderline personality disorder?
Definition
instable relationships/self image

avoid abandoment

impulsivity
Term
What are the hallmarks of Narcissistic personality disorder?
Definition
grandiosity

2% of population; generally women

lack of empathy

requires excessive admiration

entitled
Term
What are the hallmarks of histrionic personality disorder?
Definition
excessive emotions

attention seeking/provocative behavior

theatrical

suggestible
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What % of the population has narcissistic personality disorder?
Definition
0.50000%
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What are the hallmarks of avoidant personality disorder?
Definition
socially inhibited

feelings of inadequacy

hypersensitive to negative feedback

more severe than social phobia
Term
What are the hallmarks of Dependent personality disorder?
Definition
Excessive ned to be taken care of

extreme submissiveness

clingy

fear of separation
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What is Obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Definition
Preoccupation with orderliness

perfectionism

inflexible nd controlling

unwilling to delegate tasks

miserly
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