Rasmussen: Mental Health Exam 2 Study Guide questions and answers

What are the common symptoms of Depression? - ANSWER-1. Anergia - lack of energy 2. Feelings of worthlessness 3. Lack of self-esteem 4. Guilt 5. Helplessness 6. Hopelessness 7. Anger and irritability 8. Changes in eating patterns 9. Changes in sleep patterns 10. Insomnia or hypersomnia 11. Changes in bowel habits (constipation) 12. No interest in sex 13. Chronic pain 14. Lack of concentration 15. Indecisiveness Beck's Cognitive Triad (p. 199) - ANSWER-Beck believed that three automatic negative thoughts (cognitive triad) is responsible for the development of depression. What are the three negative thoughts of Beck's Cognitive Triad? - ANSWER-1. A negative, self-deprecating view of self: "I really never do anything well; everyone else seems smarter." 2. A pessimistic view of the world: "Once you're down, you can't get up. Look around, poverty, homelessness,