Mental Health and Psychology Study Guide 2026
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📚 Mental Health and Psychology Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample Mental Health and Psychology Questions & Answers
1. What is a 'false positive' in psychological assessment?
A false positive occurs when a test indicates the presence of a condition that is actually absent, representing a type I error in diagnostic testing.
2. Which cognitive distortion involves believing one is responsible for events outside one's control?
Personalization is the cognitive distortion of assuming personal responsibility or blame for external events, commonly seen in depression and anxiety.
3. Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social detachment and restricted range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings?
Schizoid PD involves a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and restricted emotional expression, unlike Avoidant PD which involves fear of rejection.
4. SSRIs work primarily by:
SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) block the serotonin transporter, preventing reuptake and increasing serotonin availability in the synapse.
5. Stimulant medications for ADHD (e.g., methylphenidate, amphetamines) primarily work by:
ADHD stimulants increase dopamine and norepinephrine in the prefrontal cortex, improving attention, impulse control, and executive functioning.
6. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD specifically targets:
CPT focuses on identifying and modifying 'stuck points' — maladaptive beliefs about the trauma related to safety, trust, power, esteem, and intimacy.