PSYC 317 Exam 2 Dr. logan Ch.4-6
Questions And Correct Answers.
delusions - Answer beliefs and thoughts often observed in individuals who are suffering from psychotic
episodes due to schizophrenia, dementia, a manic episode, or substance intoxication. These beliefs have
no basis in reality.
emergency psychiatry - Answer when services are provided in an emergency setting such as a hospital
to people with serious suicide attempts, life threatening substance abuse conditions, vegetative
depression, psychosis, violence, or other rapid changes in behavior.
Norman L. Farberow - Answer an American pioneer in the field of suicidology. Created the first suicide
prevention center and hotline in Los Angeles.
gravely disabled - Answer a term used to describe individuals who are unable to care for their personal
needs such as food, shelter, and clothing due to a mental disorder
hallucinations - Answer false sensory perceptions. Auditory hallucinations are associated with
schizophrenia; visual and tactile ones with substance abuse withdrawal; and gustatory and olfactory
ones with organic brain disorders. Indicative of severe illness
suicide - Answer death by self-directed, injurious behavior with attempt to die
suicide attempt - Answer thinking about, considering or planning suicide
high-risk suicidal clients - Answer clients who have a plan, the means, and the intent to complete
suicide; they cannot be talked out of harming themselves. Hospitalization is often indicated for such
clients.
involuntary hospitalization - Answer detaining clients against their will in a psychiatric facility for
evaluation and observation when they have been deemed a danger to themselves or others, or are
gravely disabled bc of a mental disorder
, low-risk suicidal clients - Answer clients who have pondered but never attempted suicide. These clients
have adequate support systems and can usually be treated as outpatients. Therapy and educational
interventions are encouraged
means - Answer actual physical implement, pills, or action that a suicidal person uses to kill
himself/herself
15-34 - Answer 2nd leading cause of death for _____year olds
25% - Answer _____% of patients diagnosed with schizo and dysthymic disorder will attempt suicide
25-30% - Answer _____% of alcoholics will attempt
45% - Answer ____% of patients with an affective disorder will attempt
Myths of suicide - Answer -discussing it with a client won't make them do it
-clients who threaten it don't do it(normally will leave some clues)
-suicide is an irrational act
-people who commit suicide are insane
-suicide runs in families-inherited tendency
-once suicidal, always suicidal
-when a person has attempted suicide and pulls out of it, the danger is over
-suicidal person who begins to share personal possessions is showing signs of recovery
-suicide is always an impulsive act
verbal clues - Answer spoken or written statements which may be direct or indirect
behavioral clues - Answer may range from purchasing a grave marker to slashing one's wrist as a
"practice run" to suicidal gesture
Questions And Correct Answers.
delusions - Answer beliefs and thoughts often observed in individuals who are suffering from psychotic
episodes due to schizophrenia, dementia, a manic episode, or substance intoxication. These beliefs have
no basis in reality.
emergency psychiatry - Answer when services are provided in an emergency setting such as a hospital
to people with serious suicide attempts, life threatening substance abuse conditions, vegetative
depression, psychosis, violence, or other rapid changes in behavior.
Norman L. Farberow - Answer an American pioneer in the field of suicidology. Created the first suicide
prevention center and hotline in Los Angeles.
gravely disabled - Answer a term used to describe individuals who are unable to care for their personal
needs such as food, shelter, and clothing due to a mental disorder
hallucinations - Answer false sensory perceptions. Auditory hallucinations are associated with
schizophrenia; visual and tactile ones with substance abuse withdrawal; and gustatory and olfactory
ones with organic brain disorders. Indicative of severe illness
suicide - Answer death by self-directed, injurious behavior with attempt to die
suicide attempt - Answer thinking about, considering or planning suicide
high-risk suicidal clients - Answer clients who have a plan, the means, and the intent to complete
suicide; they cannot be talked out of harming themselves. Hospitalization is often indicated for such
clients.
involuntary hospitalization - Answer detaining clients against their will in a psychiatric facility for
evaluation and observation when they have been deemed a danger to themselves or others, or are
gravely disabled bc of a mental disorder
, low-risk suicidal clients - Answer clients who have pondered but never attempted suicide. These clients
have adequate support systems and can usually be treated as outpatients. Therapy and educational
interventions are encouraged
means - Answer actual physical implement, pills, or action that a suicidal person uses to kill
himself/herself
15-34 - Answer 2nd leading cause of death for _____year olds
25% - Answer _____% of patients diagnosed with schizo and dysthymic disorder will attempt suicide
25-30% - Answer _____% of alcoholics will attempt
45% - Answer ____% of patients with an affective disorder will attempt
Myths of suicide - Answer -discussing it with a client won't make them do it
-clients who threaten it don't do it(normally will leave some clues)
-suicide is an irrational act
-people who commit suicide are insane
-suicide runs in families-inherited tendency
-once suicidal, always suicidal
-when a person has attempted suicide and pulls out of it, the danger is over
-suicidal person who begins to share personal possessions is showing signs of recovery
-suicide is always an impulsive act
verbal clues - Answer spoken or written statements which may be direct or indirect
behavioral clues - Answer may range from purchasing a grave marker to slashing one's wrist as a
"practice run" to suicidal gesture
