Psych COMAT Exam Prep (Answered)
279 Questions and Correct Answers,
100% Correct. Updated Fall 2024/2025.
mild neurocognitive disorder
mild decline in 1 or more cognitive domains, normal functioning in all activities of daily living
major neurocognitive disorder (dementia)
significatn decline in 1 or more cognitive domains, IRREVERSIBLE gllobal cognitive impairment, marked
functional impairment, chronic and progressive
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Psychological disorder involving a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as
lethargy and hopelessness, for at least two weeks.
5 of 9 SIGECAPS
Lewy body dementia
A form of dementia characterized by an increase in Lewy body cells in the brain. Symptoms include visual
hallucinations, momentary loss of attention, falling, and fainting.
vascular dementia
characterized by executive dysfunction, focal neurological deficits and evidence of cerebrovascular
disease on imaging
specific phobia
a disorder that involves an irrational fear of a particular object or situation that markedly interferes with
an individual's ability to function
lasts for longer than 6 months and person will exhibit avoidance behavior
difference between bulemia nervosa and binge-eating disorder?
bulmeia nervosa has compensatory behaviors while binge-eating does not
HIV-assoicated dementia
should be suspected in AIDS patients with progressive congnitive decline. The charactersitic
histopathologic pattern is microglial nodules aka groups of activated macrophages/microglial cells
formed around small areas of necrosis that may fuse to form multinucleated giant cells.
risk increases with duration of infecion, greatest risk in people over the age of 50, CD4 count <200
,mood reactivity
Capacity to be cheered up when presented with positive events
atypical depression
a type of depression with mood reactivity and positivity, significant weight gain or increased appetite,
hypersomnia, a sensation of heaviness in the limbs, and a significant social impairment from
hypersensitivity to perceived interpersonal rejection
to be diagnosed with PTSD what is the time frame needed?
1 month of symptoms
Psychoanalysis
type of psychotherapy that focuses on resolving unconscious conflicts by bringing repressed experiences
and feelings into awareness and integrating them into patient's conscious experiences
operant conditioning
a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed
by a punisher
cyclothymic disorder
a disorder marked by numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and mild depressive symptoms, this
needs to last 2 years or more
how long does a patient need to be symptomatic to be diagnosed with cyclothymia, and how long can
you remain symptom free?
must be having sx for at least 2 years and cannot have a lapse of sx for greater than 2 months
psychodynamic psychology
role of unconscious conflict and gaining insight into how the past experiences shape present situations
prazosin
alpha 1 antagonist, used to reduce nightmares in persons with PTSD
reactive attachment disorder
childhood disorder that has an onset before the age of 5! consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally
withdrawn behavior; not a result of autism. usually the result of neglect from primary caregivers
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
condition in which a child shows no inhibitions whatsoever in approaching adults, an example is hugging
strangers
Cluster A
paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
, cluster B
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
Cluster C
avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
Tarasoff Duty
obligation of physicain to report patients who are potentially harmful to others, + obligation to warn
potential victims of impending threat
atypical antipsychotics
associted with metabolic syndrome
metabolic syndrome
A syndrome marked by the presence of usually three or more of a group of factors (as high blood
pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and high fasting levels of blood
sugar) that are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
typical antipsychotics
Block D2 (Gs)
Haloperidol (high potency)
Chlorpromazine (low)
associted with extrapyramidal syptoms + NMS
extrapyramidal symptoms
side effects such as restlessness, involuntary movements, and muscular tension produced by
antipsychotic medications
NMS
-NMS is like S&M;
-you get hot (hyperpyrexia)
-stiff (increased muscle tone)
-sweaty (diaphoresis)
-BP, pulse, and respirations go up &
-you start to drool
psychosis
general term used to describe a distorted perception of reality
splitting
is a major defense mechanism seen in patiets with borderline personality disorder, black and white
thinking, these patients cannot hold opposing views
279 Questions and Correct Answers,
100% Correct. Updated Fall 2024/2025.
mild neurocognitive disorder
mild decline in 1 or more cognitive domains, normal functioning in all activities of daily living
major neurocognitive disorder (dementia)
significatn decline in 1 or more cognitive domains, IRREVERSIBLE gllobal cognitive impairment, marked
functional impairment, chronic and progressive
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
Psychological disorder involving a significant depressive episode and depressed characteristics, such as
lethargy and hopelessness, for at least two weeks.
5 of 9 SIGECAPS
Lewy body dementia
A form of dementia characterized by an increase in Lewy body cells in the brain. Symptoms include visual
hallucinations, momentary loss of attention, falling, and fainting.
vascular dementia
characterized by executive dysfunction, focal neurological deficits and evidence of cerebrovascular
disease on imaging
specific phobia
a disorder that involves an irrational fear of a particular object or situation that markedly interferes with
an individual's ability to function
lasts for longer than 6 months and person will exhibit avoidance behavior
difference between bulemia nervosa and binge-eating disorder?
bulmeia nervosa has compensatory behaviors while binge-eating does not
HIV-assoicated dementia
should be suspected in AIDS patients with progressive congnitive decline. The charactersitic
histopathologic pattern is microglial nodules aka groups of activated macrophages/microglial cells
formed around small areas of necrosis that may fuse to form multinucleated giant cells.
risk increases with duration of infecion, greatest risk in people over the age of 50, CD4 count <200
,mood reactivity
Capacity to be cheered up when presented with positive events
atypical depression
a type of depression with mood reactivity and positivity, significant weight gain or increased appetite,
hypersomnia, a sensation of heaviness in the limbs, and a significant social impairment from
hypersensitivity to perceived interpersonal rejection
to be diagnosed with PTSD what is the time frame needed?
1 month of symptoms
Psychoanalysis
type of psychotherapy that focuses on resolving unconscious conflicts by bringing repressed experiences
and feelings into awareness and integrating them into patient's conscious experiences
operant conditioning
a type of learning in which behavior is strengthened if followed by a reinforcer or diminished if followed
by a punisher
cyclothymic disorder
a disorder marked by numerous periods of hypomanic symptoms and mild depressive symptoms, this
needs to last 2 years or more
how long does a patient need to be symptomatic to be diagnosed with cyclothymia, and how long can
you remain symptom free?
must be having sx for at least 2 years and cannot have a lapse of sx for greater than 2 months
psychodynamic psychology
role of unconscious conflict and gaining insight into how the past experiences shape present situations
prazosin
alpha 1 antagonist, used to reduce nightmares in persons with PTSD
reactive attachment disorder
childhood disorder that has an onset before the age of 5! consistent pattern of inhibited, emotionally
withdrawn behavior; not a result of autism. usually the result of neglect from primary caregivers
Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
condition in which a child shows no inhibitions whatsoever in approaching adults, an example is hugging
strangers
Cluster A
paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal
, cluster B
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, narcissistic
Cluster C
avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive
Tarasoff Duty
obligation of physicain to report patients who are potentially harmful to others, + obligation to warn
potential victims of impending threat
atypical antipsychotics
associted with metabolic syndrome
metabolic syndrome
A syndrome marked by the presence of usually three or more of a group of factors (as high blood
pressure, abdominal obesity, high triglyceride levels, low HDL levels, and high fasting levels of blood
sugar) that are linked to increased risk of cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes.
typical antipsychotics
Block D2 (Gs)
Haloperidol (high potency)
Chlorpromazine (low)
associted with extrapyramidal syptoms + NMS
extrapyramidal symptoms
side effects such as restlessness, involuntary movements, and muscular tension produced by
antipsychotic medications
NMS
-NMS is like S&M;
-you get hot (hyperpyrexia)
-stiff (increased muscle tone)
-sweaty (diaphoresis)
-BP, pulse, and respirations go up &
-you start to drool
psychosis
general term used to describe a distorted perception of reality
splitting
is a major defense mechanism seen in patiets with borderline personality disorder, black and white
thinking, these patients cannot hold opposing views
