Mental healthrevision2013

Unit 4 Revision

Area of Study 2

Mental Health

Thursday, 10 October 2013


Mental Health is the capacity of an

individual to interact with others and

the environment in ways that promote

subjective wellbeing, optimal

development throughout the lifespan

and effective use of the person’s

cognitive, emotional and social abilities


Key Concepts


Key Concepts

Normality


Key Concepts

Normality

Classifying Mental Disorders (DSM/ICD)


Key Concepts

Normality


Labelling & Stigma


Key Concepts

Normality


Labelling & Stigma

Biopsychosocial Approach


Key Concepts

Normality


Labelling & Stigma


Physiological & Psychological Responses to Stress


Key Concepts

Normality


Labelling & Stigma



Allostasis


Key Concepts

Normality


Labelling & Stigma



Allostasis

Coping with Stress


Key Concepts

Normality


Labelling & Stigma



Allostasis

Coping with Stress

AnxietyThursday, 10 October 2013

Question 1

The biopsychsocial framework is an approach that

A. describes the framework to treat stress and other mental health illnesses

B. describes and explains how the biological, psychological and social factors combine and interact to influence a person’s mental health

C. describes the difference between mental health and mental illness

D. describes the different axis in the DSM-IV-TR.


Suggested Solution

The biopsychsocial framework is an approach that

A. describes the framework to treat stress and other mental health illnesses

B. describes and explains how the biological, psychological and social factors combine and interact to influence a person’s mental health

C. describes the difference between mental health and mental illness

D. describes the different axis in the DSM-IV-TR.


Question 2

The DSM-IV-TR and the ICD-10 are manuals used to assist therapists in

A. diagnosing and classifying a mental illness/disorder

B. creating treatments for patients with poor physical health

C. rating the severity of a mental health problem in a patient

D. updating their knowledge in mental health.


Suggested Solution

The DSM-IV-TR and the ICD-10 are manuals used to assist therapists in

A. diagnosing and classifying a mental illness/disorder

B. creating treatments for patients with poor physical health

C. rating the severity of a mental health problem in a patient

D. updating their knowledge in mental health.


Question 3

Vicki has had an amazing day. This morning she rang a radio station and recited the last five songs theyplayed. As a result she won $1000.

It is likely that Vicki may be experiencing

A. fight-flight response

B. distress

C. homeostasis

D. eustress.


Suggested Solution

Vicki has had an amazing day. This morning she rang a radio station and recited the last five songs theyplayed. As a result she won $1000.

It is likely that Vicki may be experiencing

A. fight-flight response

B. distress

C. homeostasis

D. eustress.


Question 4

Steve has an intense fear of moths. He has decided to seek help and visits a psychologist. The psychologist has taught him some relaxation techniques. Once he has learned the relaxation techniques the psychologist will begin to gradually expose Steve to the feared object.

This is an example of

A. systematic desensitisation

B. aversion therapy

C. flooding

D. stimulus discrimination.


Suggested Solution

Steve has an intense fear of moths. He has decided to seek help and visits a psychologist. The psychologist has taught him some relaxation techniques. Once he has learned the relaxation techniques the psychologist will begin to gradually expose Steve to the feared object.

This is an example of

A. systematic desensitisation

B. aversion therapy

C. flooding

D. stimulus discrimination.


Question 5

Complete the table below describing the five axis on the DSM - IV -TR

3 marksThursday, 10 October 2013

Suggested Solution


Question 6

Biofeedback is one strategy for coping with stress.

What is biofeedback?

3 marks


Suggested Solution


Question 7

Distinguish between allostasis and homeostasis in maintaining the stability of bodily systems in

response to a stressor.


Suggested SolutionExplanation should refer to:

allostasis as the maintenance of stability through changehomeostasis as the maintenance of stability through

constancya key distinguishing feature, e.g. allostasis integrates

biological, social and psychological factors in explaining our response to stress, whereas homeostasis refers only to certain

physiological adjustments; allostasis always involves the brain/cognitive processes, whereas homeostasis does not; allostasis allows for wider ranging changes beyond pre-

determined set points/limits, whereas homeostasis does not.

Award 1 mark for explaining allostasis, 1 mark for explaining homeostasis and 1 mark for a relevant point of

distinction.Thursday, 10 October 2013

Question 8

Which of the following is a direct effect of the release of hormones during prolonged arousal?

A. decreased blood pressure

B. limited supply of energy to the muscles

C. decreased respiration

D. less efficient functioning of the immune system


Suggested Solution

Which of the following is a direct effect of the release of hormones during prolonged arousal?

A. decreased blood pressure

B. limited supply of energy to the muscles

C. decreased respiration

D. less efficient functioning of the immune system


Question 9

Briefly explain what the HPA axis is in relation to stress and what the HPA axis

involves.

2 mark


Suggested Solution

Explanation should refer to the HPA axis as a physiological stress response — a chain of

reactions in response to a stressor that regulates the body's response to the stressor.

(1 mark)

It involves the hypothalamus, pituitary gland and adrenal glands. (1 mark)


Question 10

Describe one limitation of the transactional model of stress and coping.

1 mark


Suggested Solution

Limitations may reflect to difficulty in testing the model through empirical research because of

the subjective nature of the stress response; stress response is possible without appraisal and;

the overlapping nature of primary and secondary appraisals.

Award 1 mark for a relevant limitation.


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