NURS 661 EXAM SUCCESS: ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS FOR AN A+
Socratic Dialogue
Cornerstone of CBT. Helps patients find a path to self-discovery, "guided Discovery."
Socratic dialogue uses what two techniques?
Automatic thoughts and Assumptions
Seven basic types of questions in Socratic dialogue
Memory, Translation, Interpretation, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
What is the diathesis-stress model?
the theory that suggests that both Genetics and environment contribute to the
development of psych disorders. Nature vs. Nature. Schizophrenia and Bipolar
disorders
what is the Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis?
Represents the interactions between the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and adrenal
glands. It activates in response to stress.
Cortisol
"stress hormone" brings down NE and Adrenaline to create fight or flight reactions.
Decreases growth, immune and inflammatory processes. Prolonged exposure leads to
dysregulation.
Results of cortisol dysregulation
impaired memory and learning, believed to cause avoidance, numbness
How is PTSD affected by cortisol production?
PTSD patients have chronically lower levels of cortisol. Believed to be the cause of
over-reaction to minor events and under reactions to major problems.
Risk factors for eating disorders.
· Body image distortion
· Dissatisfaction
· Perfectionism
· History of anxiety
. Females
, . Late teens, early 20's
.Type 1 Diabetes
. relative with a mental disorder or eating disorder.
Psychology of eating disorders
Anxiety and depression
Addiction
GAD
Behavioral inflexibility - forced to follow rules especially as a child, sometimes around
food. "good vs. bad"
Social aspects of eating disorders.
Weight stigma, bullying, trauma, limited social networks.
Erickson first stage of development
Trust vs. Mistrust
Erickson second stage
autonomy vs shame and doubt
Age range for "trust vs. Mistrust"
birth to 18 months
Age range for "autonomy vs shame/doubt"
18 months to 3 years
Erickson third stage of development
Initiative vs. Guilt
Age range for Initative vs. Guilt
3 yrs to 6 yrs
Ericksons fourth stage of development
industry vs inferiority
Age of "industry vs inferiority"
6yrs to 12 yrs
Ericksons fifth stage of development?
identity vs role confusion
age for identity vs role confusion
12-20 yrs.
ANSWERS FOR AN A+
Socratic Dialogue
Cornerstone of CBT. Helps patients find a path to self-discovery, "guided Discovery."
Socratic dialogue uses what two techniques?
Automatic thoughts and Assumptions
Seven basic types of questions in Socratic dialogue
Memory, Translation, Interpretation, Application, Analysis, Synthesis, Evaluation
What is the diathesis-stress model?
the theory that suggests that both Genetics and environment contribute to the
development of psych disorders. Nature vs. Nature. Schizophrenia and Bipolar
disorders
what is the Hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis?
Represents the interactions between the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary and adrenal
glands. It activates in response to stress.
Cortisol
"stress hormone" brings down NE and Adrenaline to create fight or flight reactions.
Decreases growth, immune and inflammatory processes. Prolonged exposure leads to
dysregulation.
Results of cortisol dysregulation
impaired memory and learning, believed to cause avoidance, numbness
How is PTSD affected by cortisol production?
PTSD patients have chronically lower levels of cortisol. Believed to be the cause of
over-reaction to minor events and under reactions to major problems.
Risk factors for eating disorders.
· Body image distortion
· Dissatisfaction
· Perfectionism
· History of anxiety
. Females
, . Late teens, early 20's
.Type 1 Diabetes
. relative with a mental disorder or eating disorder.
Psychology of eating disorders
Anxiety and depression
Addiction
GAD
Behavioral inflexibility - forced to follow rules especially as a child, sometimes around
food. "good vs. bad"
Social aspects of eating disorders.
Weight stigma, bullying, trauma, limited social networks.
Erickson first stage of development
Trust vs. Mistrust
Erickson second stage
autonomy vs shame and doubt
Age range for "trust vs. Mistrust"
birth to 18 months
Age range for "autonomy vs shame/doubt"
18 months to 3 years
Erickson third stage of development
Initiative vs. Guilt
Age range for Initative vs. Guilt
3 yrs to 6 yrs
Ericksons fourth stage of development
industry vs inferiority
Age of "industry vs inferiority"
6yrs to 12 yrs
Ericksons fifth stage of development?
identity vs role confusion
age for identity vs role confusion
12-20 yrs.
