Disorders
What does DSM stand for?
Diagnostic Statistical Manual
Provide me with 3 of the 7 steps of the scientific method in psychology (that we discussed in class).
1) Ask a Question
2) Form a Hypothesis (a testable prediction)
3) Choose a Research Design
4) Collect Data
5) Analyze the Data
6) Draw Conclusions
7) Report Findings
"By changing our thoughts, we can change how we feel and how we behave."
- What therapy holds this stance as a foundation of its approach?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What is one common career path in psychology that we discussed in class that doesn't require one to go to graduate school?
Case Manager, BHT, HR
True or False: Suicide is often unpredictable
True
This type of research design's purpose is to determine causality by manipulating one variable and observing changes in another variable.
Which research design am I describing?
Experimental Designs.
What is cognitive defusion?
- Differentiating ourselves from our thoughts.
- Seeing our thoughts as just thoughts.
- Detach from the thought, not viewing the thought as a literal truth.
What are 3 types of master's degrees in psychology that we discussed in class?
Social work, counseling, clinical counseling, clinical mental health counseling, marriage and family therapy, forensic psychology, sport psychology, IO psychology, health psychology.
A psychotic disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and/or diminished, inappropriate emotional expression.
What disorder is this?
Schizophrenia
What is the difference between an IV and a DV?
IV - variable that is manipulated
DV - variable that includes the measured outcome, it depends on the IV.
"Aim to live a meaningful life aligned with our values."
What therapy holds this as a foundation of its approach?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
What is one main responsibility of an HR manager that we discussed in class?
- Oversees hiring, onboarding, and employee relations within an organization.
- Develops and enforces company policies, benefits programs, and workplace procedures.
- Handles conflict resolution.
__________ is the leading cause of mental health struggles worldwide.
Depression
What is the difference between validity and reliability?
Validity - measuring what you're intending to measure.
Reliability - consistency of results from test to test.
Exposure therapy is a common technique within which therapeutic approach?
CBT
What is one connection we made between the scenes displayed in Good Will Hunting with what we've discussed and learned about in class?
Different answers apply.