Fast Definition
the definition of abnormal psychology
what is the study of psychological disorders?
panic disorder
an anxiety disorder that consists of sudden, overwhelming attacks of terror
what word stems from Astrology: the moon and stars
Lunatic
What sickness led to the biological tradition
Syphilis
who "came up with" the unconscious mind
Freud
define panic disorder
what is an anxiety disorder that consists of sudden, overwhelming attacks of terror?
agoraphobia
An abnormal fear of open or public places
name three treatments from the supernatural tradition
Exorcism, Quarantine, Sacrifice, Magic potions, rituals, devices, banishment
what did Hippocrates do?
Conceptualized psychological disorders as brain disease
whats the goal of psychoanalysis
Unearth hidden intrapsychic conflicts
define independent variable
The experimental factor that is manipulated; the variable whose effect is being studied.
Schizophrenia
a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions
what was seen as evil during the supernatural tradition
Demonic Possession, Witches, Sorcery, & Curses
what are the four basic humors
Blood, Black Bile, Yellow Bile, and Phlegm
what are some techniques from psychoanalysis
Free association, dream analysis, making use of transference
define dependent variable
The outcome factor; the variable that may change in response to manipulations of the independent variable.
depression
A prolonged feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and sadness
why would exorcism, be related to the supernatural tradition
It would get rid of demons that made people crazy
who discovered the humoral theory?
Hippocrates & Galen
what is the basis for the Humanistic Theory
people are good
Define control group
In an experiment, the group that is not exposed to the treatment; contrasts with the experimental group and serves as a comparison for evaluating the effect of the treatment.
eating disorder
extreme, harmful eating behaviors that can cause serious illness or even death
Define Supernatural Tradition
Assumption that outside forces are acting upon the individual
What treatments have been used in the biological tradition
medication, and blood letting
what did moral theory emphasize
humane treatment, normal social interactions, comfortable and calm environment