Stressed Out
Bright Side (Positive Psych)
What's the Diagnosis? (Defining + Clarifying Disorders)
Name That Disorder
Treatment Time
100

This type of stress is positive and motivating.

Eustress.

100

The scientific study of human flourishing and strengths.

Positive Psychology.

100

The diagnostic manual used primarily in the United States.

DSM-V

100

A disorder characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.

Major Depressive Disorder

100

A therapy technique where patients gradually face feared stimuli.

Exposure Therapy

200

This stage of the General Adaptation Syndrome is the body’s immediate reaction to a stressor.

Alarm

200

Growth following trauma that leads to greater personal strength is called this.

Posttraumatic Growth

200

One of the “3 Ds” meaning behavior is atypical or not expected.

Deviation from Norms

200

This personality disorder cluster is characterized by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior.

Cluster B.

200

This treatment involves rewarding desired behaviors to increase their frequency, often used in behavior modification programs.

Token Economy

300

This coping strategy focuses on changing the stressor itself.

Problem-focused coping.

300

This theory suggests that positive emotions expand our thinking and help build long-term personal resources.

Broaden and Build Theory

300

This model explains disorders as a combination of biological, psychological, and social factors.

Biopsychosocial

300

False beliefs (like thinking you’re being watched) are called this.

Delusions

300

This ethical principle means “do no harm.”

Nonmaleficence

400

Chronic stress can weaken this body system, making you more vulnerable to illness.

Immune system.

400

This therapy emphasizes unconditional positive regard and active listening.

Humanistic Therapy.

400

This model suggests a predisposition plus stress leads to a disorder.

Diathesis-Stress Model.

400

This disorder involves intrusive thoughts and repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

400

This therapy technique involves changing negative or irrational thoughts into more realistic ones.

Cognitive Restructuring

500

This theory suggests people (especially females) respond to stress by nurturing others and seeking social support.

Tend-and-befriend Theory

500

Name and briefly explain one of the six core virtues in positive psychology.

  • Wisdom (using knowledge and experience to make good decisions)
  • Courage (facing fear or challenges with bravery)
  • Humanity (showing kindness, love, and social connection)
  • Justice (promoting fairness and teamwork)
  • Temperance (practicing self-control and moderation)
  • Transcendence (finding meaning or connection beyond oneself, like gratitude or spirituality)
500

Name one negative consequence of diagnosis discussed in class (besides stigma).

Discrimination, Sexism, Racism, Ageism

500

This personality disorder is characterized by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions.

Borderline Personality Disorder

500

This biomedical treatment uses magnetic fields to stimulate brain activity.

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)?

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