Development & Genetics
This branch of psychology studies how people change over the lifespan.
What is developmental psychology?
During this period, the zygote implants in the uterine wall.
What is the germinal period?
The emotional bond between infant and caregiver is called this.
What is attachment?
A sudden intense episode of fear with physical symptoms is this.
What is a panic attack?
This disorder often begins in early adulthood (around 20s).
What is bipolar disorder?
Fear of weight gain and refusal to maintain weight is this disorder.
What is anorexia nervosa?
These are the three parenting styles identified by Diana Baumrind.
What are authoritarian, authoritative, and permissive?
This fluid-filled structure protects the embryo and fetus.
What is the amniotic sac?
A baby gripping your finger demonstrates this reflex.
What is the grasping reflex?
Persistent, global anxiety defines this disorder.
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
This medication is commonly used for bipolar disorder.
What is lithium?
Binge eating without purging is called this.
What is binge-eating disorder?
Males have this chromosome combination in the 23rd pair.
What is XY?
This structure delivers oxygen and nutrients to the fetus.
What is the umbilical cord?
The study of psychological disorders is called this.
What is psychopathology?
Fear of being unable to escape during a panic attack in public is this.
What is agoraphobia?
Loss of pleasure in activities is a symptom of this disorder.
What is major depressive disorder?
Unstable relationships and fear of abandonment define this disorder.
What is borderline personality disorder?
Observable traits like red hair and green eyes are called this.
What is phenotype?
A harmful agent that causes birth defects is called this.
What is a teratogen?
Setting fires for emotional relief is known as this disorder.
What is pyromania?
A paralyzing fear of performing in public situations is this disorder.
What is social anxiety disorder?
Frequent mood swings over 2+ years define this disorder.
What is cyclothymic disorder?
This disorder is often associated with the term “psychopath.”
What is antisocial personality disorder?
A normal human genotype contains this many chromosome pairs.
What are 23 pairs?
A baby can form attachments with multiple caregivers—like mother, father, and grandmother
What is true? / All caregivers?
This manual is used to diagnose mental disorders.
What is the DSM-5?
Recurring trauma, nightmares, and avoidance describe this disorder.
What is PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder)?
Binge eating followed by purging is this disorder.
What is bulimia nervosa?
Hearing voices that aren’t real is this symptom.
What are hallucinations?