Psychiatry-Branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental
illness
Psych/o,Mind (P word)
Iatr/o,Treatment
4 years,How many years do they attend school?
Psychotherapy,They spend a number of years training in the methods and practice of what?
Child psychiatrist-Specialize in the treatment of children
Forensic Psychiatrist-Specializes into the legal aspects of psychiatry, such as the e determination
of mental competence in criminal cases.
Psychologist-A non-medical person who is trained in methods of psychotherapy, analysis, and
research. Cannot prescribe medications but they still get a master's or phD
Rorschach Test,Inkblots are presented on 10 cards and is used to bring out associations based on
what the patient sees
Thematic Apperception Test-The patient is asked to tell the story that the picture illustrates
Psychiatric Disorders-Made out of three major parts; id, ego, superego. Discovered by
SIGMUND FREUD
ID-Unconscious instincts. Seek immediate gratification regardless of the reality of the situation
Ego-Part of personality that evaluates and assesses the reality of the situation. If necessary, it
postpones the gratification of a need or drive that the id controls. Perceived as "self"
Superego-Moral part of conscience of personality. Sense of discipline obtained from parental and
societal authority. Guilt.
Anxiety Disorder-Experience of unpleasant tension, distress, troubled feelings, and avoidance
behavior
illness
Psych/o,Mind (P word)
Iatr/o,Treatment
4 years,How many years do they attend school?
Psychotherapy,They spend a number of years training in the methods and practice of what?
Child psychiatrist-Specialize in the treatment of children
Forensic Psychiatrist-Specializes into the legal aspects of psychiatry, such as the e determination
of mental competence in criminal cases.
Psychologist-A non-medical person who is trained in methods of psychotherapy, analysis, and
research. Cannot prescribe medications but they still get a master's or phD
Rorschach Test,Inkblots are presented on 10 cards and is used to bring out associations based on
what the patient sees
Thematic Apperception Test-The patient is asked to tell the story that the picture illustrates
Psychiatric Disorders-Made out of three major parts; id, ego, superego. Discovered by
SIGMUND FREUD
ID-Unconscious instincts. Seek immediate gratification regardless of the reality of the situation
Ego-Part of personality that evaluates and assesses the reality of the situation. If necessary, it
postpones the gratification of a need or drive that the id controls. Perceived as "self"
Superego-Moral part of conscience of personality. Sense of discipline obtained from parental and
societal authority. Guilt.
Anxiety Disorder-Experience of unpleasant tension, distress, troubled feelings, and avoidance
behavior
