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UPTP EXAM 2 STUDY GUIDEMental illness
can be described as a diagnosed/undiagnosed illness which causes clinically significant
stress (it meets all diagnostic criteria for the specific disorder),
while creating a problem in the areas of thought, emotional regulation, and/or behavior
that reflects dysfunction (impaired or abnormal functioning).
Abnormal (Atypical) behavior
is generally defined as behavior that violates a norm in society, is maladaptive,
is rare given the context of the culture and environment, and is causing the person
distress in their daily life. These behaviors deviate from what is commonly accepted by
a group or society.
Mental health crisis
is a behavioral, emotional, or psychiatric situation likely resulting in significantly reduced
levels of functioning in primary activities of daily life.
Intellectual Disabilities
is defined as being characterized by significant limitations in both intellectual functioning
and adaptive behaviors, which covers both social and daily skills. It is often measured
by a person's intelligence quotient (IQ) testing, with a range in four various levels, from
mild (50-70 IQ) to profound (below 20-25 IQ)
4 indictors for recognizing intellectual disabilities
-the individual will have problems with communication, behavior and social interaction
skills,
-may have an inability to perform simple tasks
-may have features of down syndrome:
-problem keeping up in school and following the rules
Tic Disorder
A tic is an involuntary sudden, rapid, recurrent, stereotyped motor movement or
vocalization
Tourette's Disorder
,is generally longer in duration or complexity than a tic disorder, but is recognized as a tic
disorder.
Communication Disorders
occur when someone, frequently a child, is having difficulty in speech or language that
is not otherwise explained by other causes such as Tic Disorders and Intellectual
Disabilities.
Attention-Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD)
display a frequent pattern of inattentiveness and/or hyperactivity that interferes with
functioning or development (DSM5, 2013).
frequently occurs with learning disabilities, depression, anxiety, conduct disorder, or
hostile attitude
How many types of ADHD are there, and what are they?
Predominantly Inattentiveness Presentation
Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation
Combined Presentation
Dementia
means brain deterioration, which is a syndrome due to disease of the brain, usually of a
chronic or progressive nature.
is also the name for a group of symptoms caused by disorders that affect the brain
(ICD10, 1992)
Schizophrenia
involves distortion in the perception of reality, or losing touch.
Additionally, there can be an impaired capacity to reason, speak, behave rationally or
spontaneously, and respond appropriately to emotional and motivational stimuli.
Mood Disorder
occur when a person exhibits depression, bipolar disorder (manic depression) or both in
an alternating fashion. The individuals general emotional state or mood is distorted or
inconsistent with their circumstances.
Major depressive disorder
is indicated by profound sadness and/or an inability to experience pleasure (NAMI,
Depression Overview, October 2016).
,Bipolar Disorder, or Bipolar Affective Disorder
consists of one or more manic episodes, and usually one or more major depressive
episodes. It causes dramatic highs (periods of energy) and lows (periods of depression)
in a person's mood, energy, and ability to think clearly.
Stress-Related Disorders (Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders)
Acute Stress Disorder and PostTraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The symptoms for
Acute Stress Disorder and PTSD are the same. They vary based on duration, and are
represented by anxiety or depressive conditions, caused by exposure to a traumatic
event.
Acute Stress Disorder
PTSD symptoms that appear for a month or less
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
an anxiety disorder associated with serious traumatic events and characterized by such
symptoms as survivor guilt, reliving the trauma in dreams, numbness and lack of
involvement with reality, or recurrent thoughts and images (Last longer than a month)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
refers to a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders characterized by repetitive
and characteristic patterns of behavior and difficulties with social communication and
interaction.
Stereotypical behavior (stimming)
repetitive body movements or repetitive movement of objects is referred to as self-
stimulatory behavior.
can occur in people with autism and other developmental disabilities. This type of
behavior is common in those with autism and those with developmental disabilities or
challenges.
Wandering
The tendency for an individual to try to leave the safety of a responsible person's care or
a safe area, which can result in potential harm or injury.
Excited delirium syndrome (ExDS)
is a serious and potentially deadly medical and physiological condition involving
psychotic behavior, elevated temperature, and an extreme fight or flight response by the
nervous system
EPO# 2: IDENTIFY AND/OR DEMONSTRATE PROCEDURES FOR AN EFFECTIVE
LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSE TO A MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS.
, -We do not diagnose, treat, or make any determinations of sanity or insanity. Law
enforcement officers are required to respond to and assist in resolving incidents which
may involve a person(s) in mental health crisis.
-officers must immediately assess the scene (identify victim, witness, suspect)
-must safety and promptly eliminate distractions in order to effectively stabilize the
scene
-if person behavior is deemed criminal, the officer should take appropriate enforcement
actions in effort to promptly stabilize and secure the scene.
EPO#1 Recognize when the Fourth Amendment applies to governmental action.
EPO1
Government Action
-Fourth Amendment regulates the actions of gov. officials.
-Acts as an restrain on the entire gov.
-Does not regulate private conduct, regardless of whether that conduct is reasonable of
unreasonable.
-Applies when that citizen is acting as an instrument or agent of the gov.
-Courts focus on 3 factors
What are the courts 3 factors on determining the governments acting as an instrument
1. whether the government knows of or acquiesces in private actor's conduct.
2. whether the private party intends to assist law enforcement officers at the time of the
search.
3. whether the government's affirmative affirmatively encourage, initiates, or participates
in private action.
EPO#2 Identify situations in which a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.
Persons, homes, papers, effects, vehicles, property, abanded property, the body,
containers, mail
what people believe to have REP in public places like the phone booth in kats
or the person vehicle like in jones, government work place, curtilage/open fields,
4th Amendment "Search"
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