What is treatment of psychological disorders?
Chapter 15: Treatment of Psychological Disorders STUDY Flashcards Learn Write Spell Test PLAY Match Gravity Created by aub1221 Terms in this set (70) Psychotherapy An interaction between a therapist and someone suffering from a psychological problem, with the goal providing support or relief form the problem Eclectic Psychotherapy
What is the best medication to treat mental health disorders?
Unprescribed medication is best used to treat mental health disorders. Medication can be used to cure most mental health disorders. Medication can be used to help those with mental health disorders function more effectively. Medication cannot be used to treat mental health disorders.
What is the best way to manage mental disorders?
Mental disorders are best managed without assistance. Mental disorders are illnesses that affect a person's emotions, behavior, and thoughts. Mental disorders are not true diseases. An environmental factor that contributes to mental illness is __________.
What is the goal of therapy Quizlet?
The goal of therapy is to enable the patient to function in society. Which of the following therapies would be most beneficial for a patient with a psychosomatic disorder? Which of the following statements is correct about panic disorders?
Which two diagnostic tests are used to determine if congenital abnormalities of the nervous system are present in the fetus in utero?
Conclusions. MRI is superior to ultrasound and physical exam of live births in detection of CNS anomalies.
What is the medical term for the most posterior area of the brain?
The occipital lobe is the smallest lobe in the cerebrum cortex. It is located in the most posterior region of the brain, posterior to the parietal lobe and temporal lobe.
What is the title of the physician who specializes in the nervous system quizlet?
A neurologist is a physician who: specializes in disorders of the nervous system. In the word neuroglia, -glia means: glue.
Which of the following procedures records electrical impulses of the brain to measure brain activity?
An EEG records the electrical activity of the brain via electrodes affixed to the scalp. EEG results show changes in brain activity that may be useful in diagnosing brain conditions, especially epilepsy and other seizure disorders.
Which major region of the brain is responsible for speech memory emotional response and consciousness?
The largest part of the brain, the cerebrum initiates and coordinates movement and regulates temperature. Other areas of the cerebrum enable speech, judgment, thinking and reasoning, problem-solving, emotions and learning.
In which part of the cerebral cortex do sensations emotions and thoughts come together and make us who we are?
The limbic system is a group of interconnected structures located deep within the brain. It's the part of the brain that's responsible for behavioral and emotional responses.
Which of the following health care providers specializes in the prevention and treatment of injuries of the bones joints and muscles?
The healthcare provider who specializes in bone and joint injuries and disorders is called an orthopedic surgeon, or an orthopedist. Orthopedists specialize in the musculoskeletal system.
What is a specialist in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system?
A doctor who specializes in neurology is called a neurologist. The neurologist treats disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, such as: Cerebrovascular disease, such as stroke. Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system, such as multiple sclerosis.
Which of the following words has a suffix meaning to examine quizlet?
The suffix in the word ophtalmoscopy means: to examine, to view. Which of the following words has a prefix meaning together?
Which of the following techniques is used to examine brain function?
Functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, might be the most widely known technology for recording neural activity, but it doesn't actually record activity of neurons – instead, the multicolour images you see of particular brain regions being lit up reflect blood flow in the brain.
What is the meaning of EEG?
(ee-LEK-troh-en-SEH-fuh-loh-gram) A recording of electrical activity in the brain. It is made by placing electrodes on the scalp (the skin covering the top of the head), and impulses are sent to a special machine. An EEG may be used to diagnose brain and sleep disorders. Also called EEG.
What does EEG mean?
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a recording of brain activity. During this painless test, small sensors are attached to the scalp to pick up the electrical signals produced by the brain. These signals are recorded by a machine and are looked at by a doctor.
What is the procedure that involves a client identifying and correcting any distorted thinking about self, others, or
Systematic Desensitization. A procedure in which a client relaxes all the muscles of his or her body while imagining being in increasingly frightening situations. Cognitive Therapy. A form of psychotherapy that involves helping a client identify and correct any distorted thinking about self, others, or the world.
What is the best way to help a client with a disordered behavior?
A form of psychotherapy that focuses on helping clients improve current relationships. Behavior Therapy. A type of therapy that assumes that disordered behavior is learned and that symptom relief is achieved through changing overt maladaptive behaviors into more constructive behaviors. Token Economy.
What distinguishes cognitive and behavioral therapy from psychodynamic therapy?
One major factor that distinguishes cognitive and behavioral treatments from psychodynamic psychotherapy is that. Cognitive and behavioral treatments focus on dysfunctional thoughts and behaviors. A father is having trouble with the conduct of his teenage son.
What is cognitive behavioral therapy?
A form of cognitive therapy that teaches an individual to be fully present in each moment; to be aware of his or her thoughts, feelings, and sensations; and to detect symptoms before they become a problem. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) A blend of cognitive and behavioral therapeutic strategies.
What is CBT therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) A blend of cognitive and behavioral therapeutic strategies. Person-centered Therapy. an approach to therapy that assumes all individuals have a tendency toward growth and that this growth can be facilitated by acceptance and genuine reactions from the therapist.
What is the treatment for anxiety?
Drugs that help reduce a person's experience of fear or anxiety. Antidepressants. A class of drugs that help life people's mood. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) A treatment that involves inducing a mild seizure by delivering an electrical shock to the brain.
What is eclectic psychotherapy?
Eclectic Psychotherapy. Treatment that draws on techniques from different forms of therapy, depending on the client and the problem. Psychodynamic Psychotherapies. A general approach to treatment that explores childhood events and encourages individuals to develop insight into their psychological problems.
What is mental illness?
Mental disorders are illnesses that affect a person's emotions, behavior, and thoughts. Mental disorders are not true diseases. An environmental factor that contributes to mental illness is __________. If you or someone you know may have a mental disorder, it's important to discuss this concern with a trusted adult.
Can medication be used to treat mental health disorders?
Medication can be used to help those with mental health disorders function more effectively. Medication cannot be used to treat mental health disorders. Mental health disorders are usually due to a single cause.