Clinical Psy
characterized by disorganized thought, hallucinations, and typically develops in stressful life situations.
Schizophrenia.
Étienne has given up many of his belongings, leaving him with nothing but a bare kitchen and room. He considers life to be worthless. What is he suffering from?
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
This part of the brain controls emotions, primarily fear and anger, and is part of the limbic system.
Amygdala.
What are the 4 parts of the Schedule of Reinforcement?
Fixed ratio & interval, Variable ratio & interval.
Who was the one to truly bring to the public ‘positive psychology’?
APA Past-President Martin Seligman.
Characterized by low moods that have lasted for longer than 2 months, suicidal behavior, and occasional sleeping disorders.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
Elizabeth washes her hands 4 times every time and refuses to stop until she is. She states that it appeases her anxious feelings if she does it 4 times. What is she suffering from?
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
The part of the brain that controls balance and movement.
Cerebellum.
Who invented the term ‘classical conditioning’?
What psychological basis in this theory based in?
Humanistic.
Characterized by an inflated sense of self, lack of regard for others, and feelings of grandiose.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD).
Roxanne sees shadows in her room that are accompanied by voices that tell her horrible things. She has often turned to drugs to stop the voices.
Schizophrenia.
Manages heart, circulation, and breathing.
The Medulla.
Who invented the term ‘operant conditioning’?
B.F. Skinner.
Who was the first to write about positive psychology?
William James.
Characterized by repetitive behaviors, intrusive thoughts, and obsessions.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Schizotypal disorder needs which two types of diagnoses to be diagnosed as a disorder itself?
Mood Disorder and Schizophrenia (psychosis).
Gives you the ability to speak.
Broca’s Area.
Ivy, over time, has stopped biting her nails because of a substance on her nails. What type of conditioning is this?
Operant Conditioning with the Rewards/Punishments Schedule.
Why is positive psychology hated?
It’s been used as a way to invalidate other people‘s experiences, and is named poorly.
Characterized by frequent mood swings, unhealthy attachments, and reckless behavior.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Sean does not always feel like he is himself, and often experiences dissociation which makes him lose track of time. Sometimes, he does not remember getting to his destination, only the ride on the bus there. What could he be struggling with?
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
Relay center of the brain.
Thalamus.
Jeff hears his room door open and yells out ‘in a sec mom!’. What kind of conditioning is this?
Classical Conditioning.
What are the pillars of positive psychology?
Positive Well-Being, Positive Character, Positive Groups.