Unit 1
Society's stated and unstated rules for proper conduct are known as
Norms
Bernice is 26 years old, weighs about 250 pounds, and is extremely dissatisfied with her body. She finds herself stuck in a pattern of, at least four times a week, secretly and within minutes devouring several dozen doughnuts, even if she's not all that hungry. After consuming the doughnuts, Bernice feels shame and disgust at what she has just done. Bernice would MOST likely be diagnosed with:
Binge Eating Disorder
These substances increase the activity of the central nervous system.
Stimulants
Lexapro and Zoloft are:
SSRIs
Who proposed that many forms of abnormal behavior can be traced to cognitions?
Aaron Beck
An investigation has _____ when its findings can be generalized beyond the immediate study.
External Validity
Christina decided that she wanted to lose weight to look better, but now it seems to have gotten out of control. She has lost 30 pounds in the last few months, she cannot seem to stop thinking about her body and weight. Christina would MOST likely be diagnosed with:
anorexia nervosa
Type I schizophrenia is dominated by such symptoms as
delusions and hallucinations.
It is estimated that more than _____people die by suicide each year in the United States.
48,000
He believed that generalized anxiety disorder may arise in individuals who, as children, did not experience unconditional positive regard from others and developed conditions of worth.
Carl Rogers
The psychological model of abnormality based on what people do and think is called the
Cognitive Behavioral Model (CBT)
In depressed individuals, this area of the brain tends to be undersized and its production of new neurons tends to be low.
Hippocampus
This is an enduring, rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that impairs one's sense of self, emotional experiences, goals, capacity for empathy, and sometimes capacity for intimacy.
A personality disorder
The MOST widely used personality inventory is the:
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI)
Desipramine and imipramine are
Tricyclics
What technique is being used when researchers combine the findings of several outcome studies?
Meta-Analysis
Which group has the HIGHEST suicide rate in the United States?
Native Americans
A child who has no problem talking, laughing, or singing at home with family members, but will utter absolutely no words in other key situations, such as in the classroom, most likely has:
Selective Mutism
MOST countries outside the United States use what classification system for mental disorders?
ICD
Donna has never felt accepted by her mother, who has always been critical and overbearing. Donna rarely, if ever, rocks the boat, because she desperately wants her mother's approval and acceptance. Lately, in therapy, Donna is worried about telling her therapist how she truly feels, because she fears he may disapprove and reject her. Donna's concerns may BEST be explained by:
Transference
Marta is presenting with excessive worry about multiple matters; has difficulty controlling the worry; is easily fatigued, restless, and irritable; and has not been sleeping well. Marta may be suffering from _____ disorder.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
In psychodynamic theory, the gain people derive when their somatic symptoms elicit kindness from others or provide an excuse to avoid unpleasant activities is known as _____ gain.
Secondary Gain
What is the MOST common neurocognitive disorder?
Alzheimer's disease
Which therapeutic approach uses mindfulness along with other cognitive-behavioral techniques to help depressed clients recognize and accept their negative cognitions as streams of thinking that flow through their minds?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Which psychological perspective holds that people who have repeatedly experienced moderate and manageable adversities throughout their lives are less likely than others to become depressed in the face of significant life stress?
The developmental psychopathology perspective