PSY 600 FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS |100% Correct|

PSY 600 FINAL PRACTICE QUESTIONS |100% Correct| (p. 186-7) How was "external exposure" utilized in the agoraphobia video (elevator, subway, bus) or snake phobia video? *Ans*In snake phobia video, the girl was exposed to her fear (snakes). It was in the same room as her, and then closer and closer in proximity ***** For the person with bulimia, what are common triggers for binges? What is the possible gain of self-induced vomiting? (Pgs. 322-323) *Ans*- common triggers: Tension & anxiety, food cravings, unhappiness , inability to control appetite, hunger, and insomnia. -self-induced vomiting seems to increase feelings of self-control and reduce anxiety *****What is the source of perceived threat for a person with agoraphobia? In the event of developing panic-like symptoms, the person is concerned that _____ or _____. (p. 217) *Ans*- source of perceived threat: thoughts that escape might be difficult or help might not be available in the event of developing panic-like symptoms or other incapacitating or embarrassing symptoms - 2 specifiers for anorexia nervosa? how is severity rated? *Ans*- Restricting type: during the last 3 months, individual has not engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behavior (i.e., self induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas). This subtype describes presentations in which weight loss is accomplished primarily through dieting, fasting, and/or excessive exercise - binge-eating/purging type: during last 3 months, the individual has engaged in recurrent episodes of binge eating or purging behavior (i.e., self-induced vomiting or the misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or enemas) - Level of severity is based on body mass index (BMI) for adults, or BMI percentile for children and adolescents 3 hyperactivity-impulsivity symptoms? (59-60) *Ans*1. Fidgets with or taps hands or feet or squirms in seat. 2. Leaves their seat in situations when remaining seated is expected. 3. Talks excessively. A diagnosis of intellectual disability requires deficits in intellectual functioning and what else? (33) *Ans*Adaptive functioning According to the Stages of Change Model (class handout), give an example the pre-contemplation stage and contemplation stage regarding problematic alcohol use. *Ans*- pre-contemplation stage: person does not think their drinking is a problem, aren't interested in any help, are not thinking about changing their habits - contemplation stage: person is more aware of the consequences drinking is causing and they spent time thinking about their drinking problem. although are able to consider the possibility of changing, they are ambivalent about it. weigt pros and cons of quitting Are the panic attacks in panic disorder expected or unexpected? Is one attack sufficient? In addition to panic attacks, what else has to occur for 1 or more months (Criterion B)? (p. 208) *Ans*- In panic disorder, panic attacks are unexpected - Panic attacks need to be recurrent (more than one unexpected panic attack) - Criterion B: at least one of the attacks has been followed by 1 month or more of one or both of the following: persistent concern or worry about additional panic attacks or their consequences (ex: losing control, having a heart attack, "going crazy") AND/OR a significant maladaptive change in behavior related to the attacks (ex: behaviors designed to avoid having panic attacks, such as avoidance of exercise of unfamiliar situations) As with pyromania, note the build-up of tension in advance followed by relief, pleasure, or gratification. (p. 478-9) *Ans*- experiences rising sense of tension before the theft - feels pleasure, gratification, or relief when committing the theft - stealing not committed to express anger or vengeance, no done in response to a delusion or hallucination, and is not better explained by conduct disorder, manic episode, or antisocial personality disorder Besides prolonged exposure therapy, what are two other evidence-supported interventions for PTSD? (258-9) *Ans*- Cognitive processing therapy - anxiety management therapy - eye movement desensitization and reprocessing Besides typical symptoms of being "under the influence" (slurred speech, incoordination), what else is needed for the DSM diagnosis of alcohol intoxication? (497) *Ans*Clinically significant problematic behavioral or psychological changes: inappropriate sexual or aggressive behavior, mood lability, impaired judgement that developed during or shortly after alcohol ingestion. Briefly describe what is involved with interoceptive (internal) exposure (e.g., create panic-like sensations by spinning in chair, rapid breathing, brisk exercise, breathing through straw) in Panic Control Therapy? What is helpful about evoking these panic-like symptoms? *Ans*-PCT includes cognitive restructuring with or without breath retraining -person gets accustomed to and learns to cope with these symptoms and real