Question

For each of the following drugs, identify its MAIN drug classification discussed in Unit 4.

morphine -

phencyclidine -

methylphenidate -

diazepam -

Lan, a 32 year-old female, believes she is the Queen of England and therefore is not subject to common law. Mohimbe, a 22 year-old male, believes when he sees geese flying south for the Winter that it means the Canadians are currently experimenting with robot technology. What specific kinds of delusions are Lan and Mohimbe experiencing?

Lan -

Mohimbe -

Identify the two most commonly diagnosed psychological disorders in the United States, EXCLUDING Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders. Indicate the main classifications only, not the subtypes.

Rudy is 7 years old and still wets his bed at night. Several weeks ago, his parents consulted with a licensed, clinical psychologist who gave them a small device and instructed them to attach it to Rudy’s underwear at night. The psychologist further explained that the device would vibrate whenever Rudy wet himself, causing him to wake up and use the bathroom. The treatment began that night, and three weeks later Rudy was waking up regularly to use the bathroom; his bed remained dry thereafter. What specific type of psychotherapy (or psychotherapeutic orientation) did Rudy receive for treatment of his bed wetting?

After devoting 8 years to working in the banking industry, Loraine stopped working altogether. This hiatus first started about 3 years ago, shortly after she married Jamal. About a month after the wedding, Loraine was involved in a small “fender-bender” car accident that she claimed left her with a severely injured back. Because of the pain she reported experiencing, she was able to convince her doctor to endorse sick leave from her job. After a month of recovery, Loraine told her boss she was still in pain and could not come back to work yet, despite no serious attempt to follow up with her doctor. Arguments between Loraine and her boss continued on for a few months after that, followed by Loraine getting fired. Loraine complained to Jamal about how everyone at work was at fault for her getting fired, because they had never liked her much despite how pleasant she had always been to them.

Jamal expressed concern about not being able to afford their mortgage payments now that they were living only on his income; he suggested they sell their house and rent something less expensive. Loraine told Jamal how proud she was of his stepping up as a husband to support them. She convinced him to believe in her and her search for a new job, and to not sell the house. However, Loraine did nothing to find a new job. Instead, she spent Jamal’s money on professional training sessions, informing Jamal she needed to do this to give her a “competitive edge” in the job market. Meanwhile, Loraine told her parents she could not work because she was suicidal and needed money for therapy. In reality, Loraine spent much of her time with a local ski club, telling Jamal it was helping her back feel better and boosting her confidence in job interviews. She liked to get a drink every once in a while with men from her ski club because, as she stated, “they really understand me.”

From the limited information provided, and assuming her behavior and emotional dysregulation are severe enough, from which of the 3 clusters of Personality Disorders would Loraine be MOST likely to get a diagnosis?

What brain structure AND neurotransmitter is responsible for maintaining addictive behaviors, including addictions to drugs?

Brain Structure -

Neurotransmitter -

What are 4 different BIOMEDICAL treatments for Depressive Disorders? (Do not include psychotherapy, as this is not a biomedical approach.)

Answer 1

#.Main drug classification :-

morphine - opiod

phencyclidine - hallucinogen

methylphenidate - central nervous system stimulant

diazepam - benzodiapine

#. Lan is experiencing Grandiose delusions:

characterized by the client's claim to association with famous people or celebrities or the belief that he/she is famous

Mohimbe is experiencing Referential delusions

client's belief that television broadcasts, music, or newspaper articles have special meaning for him/her. ex. the client may report that the president was speaking directly to him/her.

#. Two most common psychological disorders are :-

- Mood disorder

- Phobic disorder

#. Behavioral therapy is an umbrella term for types of therapy that treat mental health disorders. This form of therapy seeks to identify and help change potentially self-destructive or unhealthy behaviors. It functions on the idea that all behaviors are learned and that unhealthy behaviors can be changed.