NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam questions Latest Update 2022

NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
questions Latest Update 2022

NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam questions Latest Update 2022


 Bina has been diagnosed with depression. Her doctor says
that depression is a common problem but Bina is miserable.
She cannot be bothered to get washed in the morning and
her manager is unhappy that she is taking a lot of time off
work. When she does go to work she is irritable, has temper
tantrums and is rude to customers.


 Using your knowledge of three definitions of abnormality,
explain whether or not Bina's behaviour might be
considered to be abnormal. [6 marks] - Statistical
infrequency - the doctor says depression is quite common
therefore Bina's behaviour should not be considered
abnormal.


 Failure to function adequately - Bina is neglecting personal
hygiene she also takes lots of time off work therefore her
behaviour could be considered abnormal.


 Deviation from ideal mental health - Bina is miserable
therefore her behaviour could be considered abnormal.

NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
questions Latest Update 2022

,NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
questions Latest Update 2022

 Deviation from social norms - Bina has temper tantrums/is
rude to customers which is not the norm for adults in a
work environment therefore her behaviour could be
considered to be abnormal.


 Outline one behavioural and one cognitive characteristic of
obsessive- compulsive disorder (OCD). [4 marks] -
Behavioural characteristic - this is the compulsion element
of the disorder, where a behaviour is performed repeatedly
in order to alleviate anxiety


 Cognitive characteristic - this is the obsessive element of
the disorder, where the sufferer experiences
unwanted/intrusive thoughts or images that cause distress


 Credit other relevant characteristics e.g. avoidance
(behavioural)


 Describe one drug therapy that has been used to treat
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). Identify one
limitation of drug therapy. [4 marks] - Use of SSRIs e.g.
fluoxetine


NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
questions Latest Update 2022

,NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
questions Latest Update 2022

 Acts to inhibit the re-uptake or re-absorption of serotonin in
the brain


 Enables the serotonin to remain active at the synapse


 Serotonin continues to stimulate the post-synaptic neuron


 Outline and evaluate the cognitive approach to treating
depression. [8 marks] -
*AO1*


 Features of Beck's CBT


 Focus on present experience


 Identifying automatic negative or irrational thoughts


 Thought catching


 Challenging negative thoughts


 Hypothesis testing via homework - patient as scientist


NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
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, NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
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 Behavioural activation - engaging in previously enjoyed
activities to raise mood


 Credit other relevant information e.g. Ellis's argumentation
and disputation


 *AO3*


 Use of evidence to support effectiveness in alleviating
symptoms, relapse rates etc.


 Comparisons with medication e.g. March 2007


 Role of the patient as engaged and active rather than passive


 General enhancement of personal experience and efficacy


 Severely depressed cannot engage in the process and need
medication


 Time and commitment where part of reasoned justification




NURSING 6512 Psychopathology exam
questions Latest Update 2022