Theories
Father of psychodynamic theory, had many theories on general human development
Who was Freud?
this form of assessment utilizes projective and empirical measures
what is psychological testing?
a family history of _____ disorder increases risk for developing PTSD in the face of a traumatic event
what is anxiety?
In the DSM 5, this was classified as its own anxiety disorder, instead of being linked to panic disorder
what is agoraphobia?
name one of the necessary conditions for therapy, as identified by Carl Rodgers
2 people in psychological contact
client is incongruent with self
Therapist is congruent in the therapeutic relationship
Therapist experiences UPR (unconditional positive regard) for client
Therapist experiences internal frame of reference (aka empathy) and tries to communicate it back to client
Client gets communication
this modern social perspective on abnormality focuses mostly on focused on children and adolescent, and in areas of aggression and delinquency, school performance, eating disorders, substance use
What is the interpersonal perspective?
the term for "Proportion of variance in population due to genetic factors" is
what is heritability?
this type of therapy treatment involves exposure plus rapid eye movement tracking therapist's finger
what is EMDR?
This number of the following symptoms must be present to meet criteria for a panic attack:
Feeling of choking/Chest pain or discomfort
Palpitations, increased heart rate
Fear of losing control or going crazy/Fear of dying
Sweating/ Trembling or shaking
Nausea or abdominal distress/Shortness of breath
Derealization or depersonalization
Chills or hot flushes/Numbness or tingling sensations
Feeling dizzy, unsteady, faint
what is 4?
this section of the neuron receives signals from other neurons, and processes the information that's received
what is the dendrite?
Maslow and Carl Rodgers were leaders in this school of thought
term that explains how a person's vulnerability and stress interact to cause a disorder
what is diathesis stress model?
This type of treatment for PTSD combines exposure with cognitive therapy techniques
what is cognitive processing therapy?
This mental health disorder has a 50% comorbidity rate with anxiety
what is depression?
the name for the term examining "how well does it measure what it is designed to measure"?
Original aim of Freud's psychotherapy (previously psychoanalysis)
What is trying to uncover the unconscious?
This section of the brain houses the cerebrum, regulates emotions, and motivates behavior among other things
what is the forebrain?
Criterion A for PTSD is this
exposure to trauma
neurochemical theories on anxiety relate it to depleted levels of this neurotransmitter
what is GABA?
this neurotransmitter, also known as noradrenaline, is related to excitory behavior
what is Norepinephrine?
Behaviorist theory: Term for the type of behavioral learning where someone learns that something is the same
What is habituation?
This neurotransmitter is involved with functions related to information processing and mood
what is serotonin
this type of medication is a biological treatment option for PTSD, but not recommended for long term use because of its many potential side effects, and addictive tendencies
what are benzodiazepines?
median age range of onset for panic disorder
This type of research study attempts to measure two or more variables across multiple individuals and quantifying the extent to which they relate to each other
what is a correlational study?