Psych

Question 1

classical conditioning

Answer 1

natural response, stimulus, unconditioned stimulus

Question 2

operant conditioning

Answer 2

learning where particular action produces reward

Question 3

types of operant conditioning - 4

Answer 3

positive reinforcement, negative reiforcement, punishment, extinction

Question 4

desired reward produces action

Answer 4

positive reinforcement

Question 5

target behaviour to remove aversive stimulus

Answer 5

negative reinforcement

Question 6

repeated aplication of aversive stimulus extinguishes unwanted behaviour

Answer 6

punishment

Question 7

discontinuation of reinforcement eventually eliminates behaviour

Answer 7

extinction

Question 8

patient sees doctor in father-like perspective.

Answer 8

transference

Question 9

doctor projects feelings of formative or other important persons onto patients

Answer 9

countertransference

Question 10

Immature Ego defenses - 13

Answer 10

acting out, dissociation, denial, displacement, fixation, identification, isolation, projection, rationalization, reaction formation, regression, repression, splitting

Question 11

Mature Ego defenses - 4

Answer 11

altruism, humor, sublimation, suppression: mature adults wear a SASH

Question 12

4 Ws of infant deprivation

Answer 12

Weak, Wordless, Wanting, Wary

Question 13

ADHD Tx

Answer 13

methylphenidate, amphetamines, atomoxetine, behavioral interventions

Question 14

repetitive and pervasive behavior violating the personal rights of others

Answer 14

conduct disorder

Question 15

pts with conduct disorder, after 18 often meet criteria for…

Answer 15

antisocial personality disorder

Question 16

enduring hostility and defiance to authority in absence of serious violations of social norms

Answer 16

Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Question 17

sudden rapid tics enduring > 1 yr. after 18

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tourette’s syndrome

Question 18

coprolalia

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involuntary obscene speach

Question 19

Tourette’s association and treatment

Answer 19

OCD; antipsychotics and behavioural therapy

Question 20

7-9 yr old lies in order to remain at school. or stay home.

Answer 20

separation anxiety disorder

Question 21

separation anxiety disorder Tx

Answer 21

SSRIs, relaxation techniques/behavioral interventions

Question 22

childhood and early onset disorders

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ADHD, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, tourettes, separation anxiety disorder

Question 23

Pervasive developmental disorders

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difficulties with language, failure to acquire or early loss of social skills. (autistic, asperger’s, Rett’s, Childhood disintigrative disorder)

Question 24

greater focus on objects than people, boys, savants

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autism

Question 25

normal intelligence, all absorbing interests, repetitive behavior, problems with social relationships. no verbal or cognitive deficits

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aspergers

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girls, X-linked, 1-4, mental regression, hand wringing

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Rett's

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3-4 yo boys. marked regression after 2 yrs of normal development. social, bowel/bladder control.

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Childhood disintigrative disorder

Question 28

anxiety changes in NTs

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increased NE, decreased GABA and 5HT

Question 29

depression changes in NTs

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decreased NE, 5HT, and dopamine

Question 30

alzheimers dementia changes in NTs

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decreased ACh

Question 31

Huntington's disease changes in NTs

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decreased GABA and ACh, increased dopamine

Question 32

schizophrenia changes in NTs

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increased dopamine

Question 33

Parkinson's changes in NTs

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decreased dopamine, increased 5HT and ACh

Question 34

voluntarily suppressing an idea or feeling from conscious awareness

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suppression

Question 35

appreciating amuzing nature of adverse situation

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humor

Question 36

guilt alleviation by generosity toward others

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altruism

Question 37

redirecting emotions to something constructive

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sublimation

Question 38

young woman, acute stressor, loses sensory or motor function.

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conversion

Question 39

someone consciously causing signs or symptoms for primary gain.

Answer 39

Munchausen. factitious disorder imposed on self