Behavioural Health
What is the study of psychological disorders?
Abnormal Psychology
What is the medulla's role?
Vital body functions
A parasite known to cause Lyme disease
Tick
What is arteriosclerosis?
Hardening of the arteries
What is conscious patient approval to perform a procedure or receive treatment?
Consent
What is the cut off score on standard IQ Tests?
70
What is a synapse?
Point of communication between 2 neurons
What is the genus for sheep?
Ovine
Where are wounds caused by venous insufficiency most commonly found on the body?
Lower part of leg
_____ is an ethical principle that states that communication between a patient and a provider must remain private.
Confidentiality
What is a disorder characterized by deficits in social relatedness and communication skills that are often accompanied by repetitive, ritualistic behavior?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
What is developmental psychology?
Changes in behavior over the lifespan
What type of special photographs are produced by x-rays?
Radiographs
Group of procedures that treat morbid obesity
What is bariatrics?
How many people does the Grand Jury consist of?
12-23 private citizens
In 1897, a scientist conducted research on the digestion of dogs when they noticed that the dogs' physical reactions to food subtly changed over time to salivate at the sound of bells. Name the scientist and the psychological concept studied.
Ivan Pavlov researched Classical Conditioning
What are the characteristics of OCD?
Obsessive cleaning and organizing and intrusive thoughts
Gestation length of dog (length of pregnancy)
63 days
What is resistance exercise?
A form of active movement in which some form of resistance is provided to increase muscular strength and endurance
______ is the ethical principle most applicable to the highly publicized issue of universal healthcare.
Justice
What is the part of the brain responsible for autonomous (no conscious intervention needed) functions of the body?
Medulla (oblongta)
What is the function of cingulate cortex?
Controls decision making and empathy
What type of behaviour is used to teach a young horse to lift its feet by touching and handling the feet shortly after birth?
Imprinting
What involves systematic use of various manual strokes designed to produce certain physiologic, mechanical, and psychological effects?
Masaging
Someone who is _____ is inclined to sue.
Litigious