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| What is the central tenet of the medical model? |
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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? |
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Definition
| yes, by hindering lymphocytes and cancer killing cells |
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| For how long after the death of a spouse will lymphocyte fxn be suppressed? |
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| What illness is uniquely associated with increased stress? |
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Definition
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| The 'encyclopedia' of mental disorders and their treatment |
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| How many 'axes' or types of disorders are there in the DSM-IV? |
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Definition
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| What is Axis 1 of DSM-IV? |
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| clinical disorders, learning disorders, major mental disorders |
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| What is Axis II of DSM-IV? |
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| personality disorders and intellectual disability |
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| What is Axis III of DSM-IV? |
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| physical disorders (e.g. brain injury) and acute medical conditions |
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| What is Axis IV of DSM-IV? |
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| psychosocial and environmental factors |
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| What is Axis V of DSM-IV? |
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| global assessment of functioning |
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| Do we all present varying degrees of some personality disorders? |
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Definition
| yes, it is only considered a disorder when the traits interfere with functioning |
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| What % of the population is paranoid? |
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| What are the hallmarks of paranoid disorder? |
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pervasive distrust/suspiciousness of others
ligiousness
excessive self-importance
conspiracy theories |
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| What are hallmarks of schizoid disorder? |
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Definition
emotional detachment
restricted range of expression
socially indifferent
lack of closeness |
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| What are the hallmarks of schizotypal disorder? |
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Definition
eccentric, odd beliefs
magical thinking
inconsistent with norms
close relationships uncomfortable
metaphorical
highly superstitious |
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| What are the hallmarks of anti-social disorder? |
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Definition
3.6% of population
poor impulse control/delaying gratification
disregard the rights of others
law-breaking behavior
callous |
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| What are the hallmarks of borderline personality disorder? |
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instable relationships/self image
avoid abandoment
impulsivity |
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| What are the hallmarks of Narcissistic personality disorder? |
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grandiosity
2% of population; generally women
lack of empathy
requires excessive admiration
entitled |
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| What are the hallmarks of histrionic personality disorder? |
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excessive emotions
attention seeking/provocative behavior
theatrical
suggestible |
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| What % of the population has narcissistic personality disorder? |
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Definition
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| What are the hallmarks of avoidant personality disorder? |
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Definition
socially inhibited
feelings of inadequacy
hypersensitive to negative feedback
more severe than social phobia |
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| What are the hallmarks of Dependent personality disorder? |
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Definition
Excessive ned to be taken care of
extreme submissiveness
clingy
fear of separation |
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| What is Obsessive-compulsive disorder? |
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Definition
Preoccupation with orderliness
perfectionism
inflexible nd controlling
unwilling to delegate tasks
miserly |
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