Which of the following is true regarding the difference between the male and the female brain?
When a woman puts her mind to work, unlike a man's brain,
... [Show More] cells light up all over the brain.
According to the American College Health Association in Spring 2018, what was the percentage of students within the past 12 months that had been diagnosed or treated for depression and anxiety by a professional?
39.3 percent
Regarding students who are experiencing mental difficulties, which of these is NOT true?
Students find the time to seek help.
Which is true regarding gender and depression?
Men feel a sense of being dead inside, of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness, of losing their life
In treating depression, which of the following is true?
The APA's guidelines provide an approach that is individualized and tailored to a specific patient's symptoms.
Regarding bipolar disorder, which of these is true?
In episodes of full mania, people may become so impulsive and out of touch with reality that they endanger their careers, relationships, health, or even survival.
Which of the following is true regarding anxiety disorders?
In your lifetime, you have a 1 in 4 chance of developing an anxiety disorder.
Joan is feeling the most frightening experience of her life. She feels like she might lose her mind and that she could possibly die. She feels like something very horrible is going to happen. She feels like she's not going to be able to move. Which best matches the symptoms she's having?
Panic attack
Stephen has been feeling restless, tired, and has sore muscles, as if he just worked out too much. He's typically irritable, finds he's sweating, can't concentrate, and just can't sleep. He doesn't understand why he's worried all the time about everything. This seemed to creep up some time ago, but has been a constant feeling for some time now. Which of the following best describes his condition?
Generalized anxiety disorder
Which is true about obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?
Typically, people with OCD recognize that their thoughts and behavior are senseless.
Which of the following is NOT a result or symptom of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder?
Young men dating at an early age
John has been experiencing hallucinations, delusions, lack of feelings regarding his actions, inability to complete his coursework, and he mimics other people regularly. Which of the following disorder would be consistent with these symptoms?
Schizophrenia
Which of the following is NOT among the most important risk factors for suicide?
Having recently served in the armed forces
For people who have serious psychiatric disorders, which of the following is the most effective treatment?
Professional treatment
Which of the following explains the focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
CBT focuses on inappropriate or inaccurate thoughts or beliefs to help individuals break out of a distorted, maladaptive way of thinking.
neurons ____.
transmit information within the brain and throughout the body by means of electrical impulses and chemical messengers
Which of the following is one of the ways in which male and female brains differ?
When men actively think about something, neurons turn on in highly specific areas of the brain.
Areas of the brain responsible for tasks such as ______ are not fully developed until the mid-20s.
organizing and planning
Which of the following is a factor that increases vulnerability to a mental disorder among undergraduates?
Financial pressures
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of major depression?
Difficulty concentrating
Which of the following is a characteristic symptom of bipolar disorder?
Mood swings
Which of the following anxiety disorders is treated with a process called systematic desensitization?
Phobia
panic attacks ____.
occur more frequently among family members with the disorder
Individuals with obsessive-compulsive disorder ____.
realize that their behaviors are irrational
Which of the following strategies will benefit students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Record lectures rather than taking notes.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health _____ is characterized by abnormalities in brain structure and chemistry, destroys "the inner unity of the mind," and weakens "the will and drive that constitute our essential character."
schizophrenia
Which of the following is true of suicide?
Women attempt suicide much more often than men.
_____ takes into account the role of early experiences and unconscious influences in actively shaping behavior.
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Which of the following therapies focuses on modifying inappropriate or inaccurate thoughts or beliefs to help individuals break out of a distorted, maladaptive way of thinking?
Cognitive therapy
Neuropsychiatry
the study of the brain and mind
neurons
a nerve cell; the basic building block of the nervous system
Nucleus
the central part of a cell, contained in the cell body of a neuron
Axon
the long fiber that conducts impulses from the neurons nucleus to its dendrites
axon terminal
The ending of an axon, from which impulses are transmitted to a dendrite of another neuron.
Dendrites
branching fibers of a neuron that receive impulses from axon terminals of other neurons and conduct these impulses towards the nucleus
glia
Support cells for neurons in the brain and spinal cord that separate the brain from the bloodstream, assist in the growth of neurons, speed transmission of nerve impulses, and eliminate damaged neurons.
Neurotransmitters
Chemicals released by neurons that stimulate or inhibit the action of other neurons.
synapse
a specialized site where the neuron communicates with another cell
mental disorder
behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that is associated with distress or disability or with significantly increased risk of suffering, death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom
major depressive disorder
sadness that does not end; ongoing feelings of utter helplessness
antidepressants
Drugs used primarily to treat symptoms of depression
bipolar disorder
severe depression alternating with periods of manic activity and elation
anxiety disorders
A group of psychological disorders associated with extreme anxiety and/or debilitating, irrational fears.
phobias
Anxiety disorders marked by an inordinate fear of objects
panic attacks
Short episodes characterized by physical sensations of light-headedness, dizziness, hyperventilation, and numbness of extremities, accompanied by an inexplicable terror, usually of a physical disaster such as death.
panic disorder
an anxiety disorder in which the apprehension or experience of recurring panic attacks is so intense that normal functioning is impaired
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
An anxiety disorder characterized as chronic distress.
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
an anxiety disorder characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions that impair ones ability to function and form relationships
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
a spectrum of difficulties in controlling motion and sustaining attention, including hyperactivity, impulsivity, and distractibility
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
a neurodevelopmental disorder that causes social and communication impairments
Schizophrenia
A general term for a group of mental disorders with characteristic psychotic symptoms, such as delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thought patterns during the active phase of the illness, and a duration of at least six months.
psychiatrists
licensed medical doctors with additional training in psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and treatment of mental disorders
psychologists
Mental health care professionals who have completed a doctoral or graduate program in psychology and are trained in psychotherapeutic techniques, but who are not medically trained and do not prescribe medications.
certified social workers or licensed clinical social workers (LCSWs)
persons who have completed a two-year graduate program in counseling people with mental problems
psychiatric nurse
nurses with special training and experience in mental health care
marriage and family therapist
A psychiatrist, psychologist, or social worker who specializes in marriage and family counseling.
psychotherapy
treatment designed to produce a response by psychological rather than physical means, such as suggestion, persuasion, reassurance, and support
Psychodynamic
interpreting behaviors in terms of early experiences and unconscious influences
cognitive therapy
a technique used to identify an individuals beliefs and attitudes, recognize negative thought patterns, and educate in alternative ways of thinking
behavioral therapy
a technique that emphasizes application of the principles of learning to substitute desirable responses and behavior patterns for undesirable ones
interpersonal therapy (IPT)
a technique used to develop communication skills and relationships
psychiatric drugs
Medications that regulate a person's mental, emotional, and physical functions to facilitate normal functioning.
Emily has begun taking St. John's wort for treatment of mild depression. Which statement by Marisa suggests that she understands the correct use of this product?
"St. John's wort may interfere with my oral contraceptive medication."
By encouraging Alex to recognize that what he believes is clearly inaccurate and how he thinks is too negative, Skyler's therapist is engaging in which of the following approaches?
Cognitive-behavioral therapy
Which condition is directly associated with a fear of being in open or public places or situations from which one perceives it would be difficult or embarrassing to escape?
Agoraphobia
Which of the following is what psychiatrists define as a clinically significant behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern associated with present distress or disability or with a significantly increased risk of suffering death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom?
A mental disorder
According to a survey performed by the American College Health Association-National College Health Assessment (ACHA-NCHA), what did 26.5 percent of students report as an impairment to their ability to learn and achieve a higher grade?
Anxiety
Typically, when do symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) begin?
Before age 2 years
Which group of Americans is generally at the highest risk for committing suicide?
white
Inside your brain, which of the following structures separate the brain from the bloodstream, assist in the growth of neurons, accelerate transmission of nerve impulses, and engulf and digest damaged neurons?
Glia
Strategies proven beneficial to students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) include which of the following?
Recording lectures
Which condition is associated with episodic symptoms including marked mood swings, tearfulness, sadness, or sensitivity to rejection?
Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PDD) [Show Less]