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Argosy PC 6005 Mental Status Exam
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Psychology
Graduate
01/13/2011

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Term
Pleasant
Definition
Agreeable manners, behavior
I: Level of Cooperation
Term
Cooperative
Definition
Willingness and ability to work with others in a common effort
I: Level of Cooperation
Term
Attentive
Definition
Ability to sustain focus on one activity.
I: I: Level of Cooperation
Term
Disturbance
Definition
finishing tasks, easily distracted or having difficulty in concentration.
I: Level of Cooperation
Term
II. GENERAL APPEARANCE
Definition
Appears to be Stated Age
General State of Physical Health
Dress: Neat, clean or disheveled
Hygiene: Bathed, groomed, shaved or not.
II: General Apperence
Term
III. ATTITUDE
Definition
The position or posture that an individual presents to others.
Term
Sensitivity
Definition
Easily hurt or damaged, delicate, susceptible.
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Passive
Definition
Inactive submissive, no opposition
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Dependent
Definition
Requires assistance from others
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Dramatic
Definition
Vivid, emotional, with flair.
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Entitlement
Definition
Exaggerated sense of importance
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Perfectionist
Definition
Demands higher quality of performance from self and others more than is required by the situation.
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Anti-authority
Definition
Hostile to or opposes social establishments, legal authorities, etc.
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Eccentric
Definition
Odd, deviation from established norms
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Manipulative
Definition
Self-serving, controlling for own advantage
III. ATTITUDE
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Suspicious
Definition
Distrustful, guarded
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Impulsive
Definition
Prone to act spontaneously
III. ATTITUDE
Term
Aggressive
Definition
Forceful, ready, pushy
III. ATTITUDE
Term
IV. FACIAL EXPRESSIONS
Definition
Normal
Happy
SAD
Anxious
Silly
Embarrassed
Angry
Expressionless
Avoid Direct Eye Contact
Stares into Space
Term
Omega Sign
Definition
Furrowed brow (sustained contraction of corrugator muscle)
IV: Facial Expressions
Term
V. Speech
Definition
Normal: In rate, tone, volume
Slow: Rate less than average
Fast pressured: Rate greater than average
Soft: Decreased volume
Loud: Increased volume
Monotone: No fluctuation in tone
Slurred: omission, reduction or substitution of sounds
Stuttering: Involuntary disruption or blocking of speech
Mutism: Inability to speak
Term
Poverty of Speech
Definition
Restricted amount of speech, monosyllables
V: Speech
Term
Logorrhea
Definition
copious, logical speech
V: Speech
Term
Echolalia
Definition
repetition of one person’s words by another
V: Speech
Term
Motor Aphasia
Definition
Ability to speak is lost but understanding remains
V: Speech
V: Speech
Term
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Definition
Normal
Increased Amount: Excessive body movement.
A. Hyperactivity: Supranormal amount of purposeful, goal directed activity.
B. Agitation: Increased purposeless, goalless behavior
Decreased Amount:(Psychomotor Retardation) Diminution or poverty of movement, lethargic
Term
Tic
Definition
Twitching or spasmodic movement
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Tremor
Definition
Trembling, shaking
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Trichotillomania
Definition
The unnatural impulse to pull out one’s own hair
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Pacing
Definition
Walking back and forth
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Alexia
Definition
failure of muscle coordination; Irregularity of muscle action
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Akathisia
Definition
Motor restlessness, inability to sit still
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Dystopia
Definition
Involuntary, irregular chronic contortions of the muscles of trunk and extremities
Term
Dyskinesia
Definition
Involuntary bucco-facial movements
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Catatonia
Definition
extreme tonus; muscular rigidity
A. Mannerisms: Odd, repetitive movements, goal- directed
B. Stereotype: Odd repetitive movements. Not goal directed.
C. Echopraxia: Automatic copying of examiner’s movements or posture
D. Catalepsy: Awkward posture or position for prolonged period
E. Flexibilities (Waxy Flexibility)
Encountering resistance when moving extremity which is maintained in an odd position.
VI. BEHAVIOR AND PSYCHOMOTOR ACTIVITY
Term
Expanded
Definition
Excess of joy or sadness, a wide range
VII. AFFECT (Objective)
Term
VII. AFFECT (Objective)
Definition
The clinician’s observation/evaluation of the patient’s feelings state (during the interview)

Appropriate: Emotional tone consistent with content of speech, thought and ideas.
Inappropriate: Emotional tone inconsistent with content of speech, thought of ideas
Term
Labile
Definition
Rapid, abrupt changes in feeling tone
VII. AFFECT (Objective)
Term
Constricted
Definition
impoverished, inhibited, a spectrum of feelings not elicited
VII. AFFECT (Objective)
Term
Blunted
Definition
A severe reduction in the intensity of feeling tone
VII. AFFECT (Objective)
Term
Ambivalence:
Definition
Contradictory feelings present at the same time.
VII. AFFECT (Objective)
Term
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Definition
The patient’s report of his/her feeling state over the past several weeks.
Term
Euthymic
Definition
Normal, level range of mood, implying absence of depression or elation
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Irritable
Definition
Easily annoyed and provoked to anger
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Dysphoria
Definition
An unpleasant, painful or anguished state
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Euphoria
Definition
intense elevation with feelings of grandeur
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Apathetic
Definition
Lack of feeling or emotion
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Grief
Definition
Sadness appropriate to real loss
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Depressed
Definition
Spirits low
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Anhedonia
Definition
Loss of interest in and withdrawal from all regular and pleasurable activities.
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Alexithymia
Definition
Inability or difficulty in describing or being aware of one’ s moods or emotions
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Diurnal Variation
Definition
Consistent shift in feeling during 24-hour period. Ex: Better morning, worse as day progresses
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Mood-Congruent
Definition
Content of thoughts, feelings, mood appropriate
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
Mood-Incongruent
Definition
Content of thoughts, feelings has no association with mood.
VIII. MOOD (Subjective)
Term
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Definition
The specific topics, details or matters presented during the interview.
Term
Ego-syntonic
Definition
Ideas that are in harmony with an individual’s concept of self
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Guilt
Definition
Self-reproach, responsibility for imagined offenses
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Anomia
Definition
Alienation, lack of direction
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Unworthiness
Definition
Critical of one’s worth or ability
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Helplessness
Definition
Incapable of assisting one’s self
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Hopelessness
Definition
utter despair, problems can’t be solved
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Somatic Preoccupation
Definition
Overly concerned with body functions
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Obsessions
Definition
Persistence of an unwanted thought that cannot be eliminated from consciousness
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Compulsion
Definition
Pathological need to act on animpulse which, if resisted anxiety
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Ruminations
Definition
Excessive worry, repetitive or continuous speculation
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Doubting/Indecision
Definition
Uncertainty
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Grandiosity
Definition
Exaggeration of one’s worth
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Ideas of Reference
Definition
incorrect assumption that real events or incidents have direct reference to one’s self
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Overvalued Ideas
Definition
Fanatically maintained notions, such as the superiority of one’s sex, nation, or race over others
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Paranoid Ideation
Definition
Belief that one is singled out for unfair treatment
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Hyper-Religiosity
Definition
Excessive concern with spiritual matters
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Phobic Thoughts
Definition
Irrational, unrealistic fears.
A. Specific-Circumscribed dread of discreet object or situation. (Ex-spiders, snakes)
B. Social-Dread of public humiliation (public speaking, performing, eating in public)
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Delusion
Definition
A fixed false belief
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Delusion of persecution
Definition
false belief that one is being harassed or cheated
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Delusion of Grandeur
Definition
false belief of one’s importance, power, or identity
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Delusion of Reference
Definition
False belief that behavior of others, events, or objects refers to one’s self
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Delusion of Control
Definition
False belief that one’s will, thoughts and feelings are controlled by external forces

1) Thought Withdrawal: Thoughts are being removed by external forces
2) Thought Insertion: Thoughts are being implanted by external forces.
3) Thought Broadcasting: thoughts can be heard by others
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Thought Broadcasting
Definition
delusion that thoughts can be heard by others
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Thought Insertion
Definition
delusion that thoughts are being implanted by external forces
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Thought Withdrawal
Definition
delusion that thoughts are being removed by external forces
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Suicidal Ideation
Definition
Desire to harm oneself or end one’s life
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
Homicidal Ideation
Definition
Desire to do serious harm to or take the life of another person
X. THOUGHT CONTENT
Term
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Definition
Perception: The mental registration or meaning interpretation of the sensory stimulus.
Term
Illusion
Definition
Misinterpretation of a real, sensory experience
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Agnosia
Definition
Inability to recognize and interpret the significance of sensory stimuli
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION(auditory, visual, olfactory, gustatory, facile)
Term
Hysterical Anesthesia
Definition
Loss of sensory modalities from internal conflicts.
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Dysmegalopsia
Definition
Objects seem larger and closer than they are
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Micropala
Definition
Objects seem smaller and receded into space
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Depersonalization
Definition
A subjective sense of being unreal, strange, or unfamiliar to oneself
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Derealization
Definition
A subjective sense that the environment to strange or unreal
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Jamais VU
Definition
False feeling of unfamiliarity with a real situation one has experienced: opposite of Deja VU
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Hallucination
Definition
An incorrect sensory perception in the absence of actual external stimulus
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
A. Auditory: False perception of sound
1)Elementary Noises
2) Complete: Voices or words
B. Visual: False perception of eight consisting of formed and unformed images.
C. Olfactory: False perception of smell
D. Gustatory: False perception of taste
E. Tactile: False perception of touch or surface sensation
F. Somatic: False perception of things occurring to one’s body
G. Extracampine: Sees objects outside the sensory field. Ex: Behind his back
H. Kaleidoscopic: Vivid colors with geometric patterns
Term
Auditory Hallucinations
Definition
False perception of sound

1)Elementary Noises
2) Complete: Voices or words
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Visual Hallucinations
Definition
False perception of eight consisting of formed and unformed images.
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Olfactory Hallucinations
Definition
False perception of smell
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Gustatory Hallucination
Definition
False perception of taste
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Tactile Hallucination
Definition
False perception of touch or surface sensation
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Somatic Hallucination
Definition
False perception of things occurring to one’s body
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Extracampine Hallucination
Definition
Sees objects outside the sensory field. Ex: Behind his back
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Kaleidoscopic Hallucination
Definition
Vivid colors with geometric patterns
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Hypnagogic Hallucination
Definition
False perception occurring while falling asleep
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Hypnopompic Hallucination
Definition
False perception occurs while awakening from sleep
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
Synesthesia
Definition
A perceptual disturbance in more than one modality. Hearing colors, smelling music
XL. DISORDER OF PERCEPTION
Term
XII. SOMATIC COMPLAINTS
Definition
Sleep: Normal, Difficulty getting to sleep, diminished amount of sleep, early morning awakening(terminal insomnia)
Eating Habits: Appetite-normal, increased, decreased. Unusual food cravings, binge eating, self-induced vomiting.
Weight: Normal, increased, decreased
Crying Spells
,
Decreased Energy
Loss of Interest
Diminished Libido
Tachycardia
Sweating
Shortness of Breath
Term
Sensorium
Definition
The level of consciousness or mental clarity
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Alert
Definition
Quick to perceive and respond, ready
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Delirium
Definition
Bewildered, restless, confused
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Somnolence
Definition
Abnormal drowsiness; Lethargy, obtunded
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Stupor
Definition
Lack of reaction to and unawareness of surroundings. Aroused by intense stimuli only
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Coma
Definition
prolonged degree of unconsciousness
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Orientation
Definition
Time-Year, season, date, day of week, month, approximate time of day
Place
: Knows where he/she is: state, city, county(town)street, name of hospital
Person
: Knows own name. Situation: Why he/she is here, with whom he/she is interacting
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Memory: Immediate Recall
Definition
-3 items; recall in 120 seconds. Short Term: Events of past 5-10 minutes. Recent-Events or items of day, week, or month. Past-Birthdate, anniversaries, significant past experiences
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Amnesia (MEMORY)
Definition
Partial or total inability to recall past experiences
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Fugue (MEMORY)
Definition
Amnesia, then assuming a new identity
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Confabulation (MEMORY)
Definition
Unconscious filling of gaps in memory with imagined or untrue experiences
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Attention and Calculation
Definition
A. County by threes-1,4,7,---(1-40)
B. County backwards from 21-1, 20-19, 18,
C. Process Digits: Forward-Three (6-35)
to eight (82673829)backwards-Three(183)to eight (72485136)
D. Simple arithmetic: 6+8, 50-12; 8x9
E. Spell Words: World, State (Forward, Backwards)
F. Sentence Learning: "No ifs, ands, or buts"(Repeat)
G. Identity Objects: (Dystopia) Example: Pen, watch, shoe.
H. Copy Design: Visual Motor Integrity(Draw two triangles which must connect at one point)
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Fund of Information
Definition
Who is the President?
Vice-President? County in which you reside? State Capital? How many weeks are there in a year? What direction are you traveling when going from San Francisco to Boston?
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Insight
Definition
Awareness of how one’s own personality traits and behaviors contribute to symptoms and problems. To understand cause and meaning of a situation.
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Judgement
Definition
Ability to access situation correctly, choose among different options, and act appropriately within that situation
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
Term
Evaluate
Definition
Issues regarded in an upcoming decision, or way past decisions handled.

XIII. SENSORIUM, COGNITIVE FUNCTION
INSIGHT, AND JUDGEMENT
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