問題一覧
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When thinking about RCTs, what is a double blind
A trial where neither the researchers nor the patients know which experimental group they are in
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Which of the following brain regions have been implicated in OCD?
Basal ganglia
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Based on empirical research, compared to heterosexual males, gay men are how much more likely to attempt suicide?
6x
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What are the two main classes of treatments for OCD
Biological and Psychological
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Which hormone is thought to play a protective role against psychosis?
Oestrogen
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Mentalisation is defined as:
the ability to reflect upon and to understand one's state of mind
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Which of the following is one of the 4 questions summarised in the PTM?
All of the above
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Which of the following are criteria for a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder in the DSM5?
All of the above
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'Gender' is defined as.....
a social construct, trait or behaviour (sometimes) related to one's sex (e.g. masculine, feminine)
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Which of the following is a clinical risk factor for suicide among adolescents?
All of the above
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Which of the following is NOT a psychological approach to treating BPD?
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors
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What is Cluster A of personality disorders as defined in the DSM5?
Odd/Eccentric Behaviour
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The DSM-5 has been controversial for several reasons. Which of the following statements accurately reflects one such criticism?
It pathologises behaviour that could be seen as normal
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Which of the following is not one of the 5 P's used in Case Formulation?
Paradox
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Complete the sentence: Crisis intervention and ASIST are considered …… strategies for suicide
Preventative
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Compulsions are defined as:
Repetitive behaviours or mental acts that the individual feels driven to perform in response to an obsession according to rules that must be applied rigidly
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According to empirical research, what percentage of RCTs were found to be industry funded?
60%
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What does the A in the acronym 'ASIST' stand for?
Applied
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Which of the following is an environmental risk factor for suicide among adolescents?
Availability of lethal means
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In terms of the PTM framework, what does T refer to?
Threat
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Complete the following sentence. Individuals with a personality disorder tend to be high on ….. and low on agreeableness.
Neuroticism
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When formulating using the 5 P's, what best describes the perpetuating factors?
Factors which keep the problem going or unintended consequences of an attempt to cope with the problem
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OCD is characterised by abnormal functioning of which brain circuit?
The cortico-striatal-thalamic circuit
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Which of the following is considered a warning sign for suicide?
All of the above
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The Suicide Act decriminalised suicide in the UK. When was this introduced?
1961
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Approximately how many people die by suicide every yearApproximately how many people die by suicide every year?
~800,000
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Minority stress is defined as...Minority stress is defined as...
the excess stress to which individuals from stigmatised social categories are exposed as a result of their social position
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Complete the sentence: The HPA axis refers to the hypothalamic-pituitary- ….. axis.
Adrenal
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Which psychiatric classification system is primarily used in the UK?
The International Classification of Diseases (Version 10)
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Cluster C of personality disorders in the DSM5 refers to Anxious/Fearful Behaviour. Which personality disorders are listed in this cluster?
Avoidant Personality Disorder
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What is the estimated percentage of people that will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives?What is the estimated percentage of people that will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives?
50%
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Which of the following are environmental factors that coupled with sex differences are considered potential causal factors of mental illness?
All of the above
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Which of the following is considered a psychological cause of OCD?
Altered thought appraisal
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What percentage of those who have BPD also meet the criteria for Major Depressive Disorder?
~85%
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Which of the following is a criticism of psychiatric diagnoses?
All of the above
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Which of the following is an example of gender?
Feminine
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Complete the sentence: OCD is characterised by both ….. and compulsions
Obsessions
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What is the definition of suicide ideation?
Having thoughts of ending one's own life, but without intent to act on the thoughts
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'Sex' is defined as....
the category into which humans/animals are put on the basis of their reproductive organs (e.g. male, female, intersex)
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Which of the following is often a criticism of diagnosis?
All of the above
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Minority stress is defined as...
the excess stress to which individuals from stigmatised social categories are exposed as a result of their social position
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Formulation is:
An individualised process that seeks to understand the nature and development of an individual's problems
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What does the acronym 'ICD' stand for?
International Classification of Diseases
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In relation to psychotherapy research, what does the acronym 'RCT' stand for?
Randomised Controlled Trial
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Which of the following are strategies employed in DBT?
All of the above
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Between what ages does the prevalence of suicide death peak?
45-55 years
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What is the percentage of the population that will at some point experience OCD?
2-3%
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Which of the following is considered a biological treatment for OCD
Psychosurgery
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In relation to treatments for OCD, what does DBS stands for?
Deep Brain Stimulation
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Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) is defined as…
Deliberate destruction of bodily tissue without intent to die
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Complete the following sentence. Individuals with a personality disorder tend to be high on neuroticism and low on ……
Agreeableness