QMHP EXAM
1. Pressured SpeechAnswer It typically occurs when a person is experiencing manic episodes. During this time, a person
may feel compelled to speak quickly, erratically, and without stopping.
2. Labile
Answer rapid, often exaggerated changes in mood, where strong emotions or feelings (uncontrollable laughing or crying, or
heightened irritability or temper) occur.
3. Enuresis
Answer defined as involuntary or intentional repeated voiding of urine into clothes or bed at least twice a week for a period of
three consecutive months in children older than five years old. It
4. Somatiform Disorders
Answer physical symptoms suggest a physical disorder, but there are no demonstrable organic findings and there is
strong evidence for link to psychological factors or conflicts
5. Alogia (poverty of speech)Answer a decrease in speech or speech content; a symptom of schizophrenia, long pauses
6. Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)Answer a disorder in which a
person experiences very specific genuine physical symptoms for which no physiological basis can be found. Attects sensory or
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, motor functions
7. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)Answer a form of therapy used to treat borderline personality disorder
that combines elements of the behavioral and cognitive treatments with a mindfulness approach based on Eastern meditative practices
8. Motivational Interviewing
Answer a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen
motivation for change
9. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Answer A mindfulness-based program that encourages clients to accept, rather than attempt to control or change,
unpleasant sensations.
10. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Answer popular integrative therapy that combines cognitive (think- ing) and behavior therapy
11. Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Answer -Recovery oriented intervention, focused on skill-building and behavioral management ettective for some
individuals
-Recommendations for care emphasize the need for careful assessment to ensure that the approach is tailored to the individual
-A combination of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions is the most commonly found recommendation
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1. Pressured SpeechAnswer It typically occurs when a person is experiencing manic episodes. During this time, a person
may feel compelled to speak quickly, erratically, and without stopping.
2. Labile
Answer rapid, often exaggerated changes in mood, where strong emotions or feelings (uncontrollable laughing or crying, or
heightened irritability or temper) occur.
3. Enuresis
Answer defined as involuntary or intentional repeated voiding of urine into clothes or bed at least twice a week for a period of
three consecutive months in children older than five years old. It
4. Somatiform Disorders
Answer physical symptoms suggest a physical disorder, but there are no demonstrable organic findings and there is
strong evidence for link to psychological factors or conflicts
5. Alogia (poverty of speech)Answer a decrease in speech or speech content; a symptom of schizophrenia, long pauses
6. Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder)Answer a disorder in which a
person experiences very specific genuine physical symptoms for which no physiological basis can be found. Attects sensory or
1/
10
, motor functions
7. DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)Answer a form of therapy used to treat borderline personality disorder
that combines elements of the behavioral and cognitive treatments with a mindfulness approach based on Eastern meditative practices
8. Motivational Interviewing
Answer a collaborative, person-centered form of guiding to elicit and strengthen
motivation for change
9. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Answer A mindfulness-based program that encourages clients to accept, rather than attempt to control or change,
unpleasant sensations.
10. CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
Answer popular integrative therapy that combines cognitive (think- ing) and behavior therapy
11. Dual Diagnosis Treatment
Answer -Recovery oriented intervention, focused on skill-building and behavioral management ettective for some
individuals
-Recommendations for care emphasize the need for careful assessment to ensure that the approach is tailored to the individual
-A combination of psychosocial and pharmacological interventions is the most commonly found recommendation
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10
