common psychology knowledge
clinical psychology
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100

Which Russian physiologist accidentally discovered classical conditioning while studying dog digestion?

Ivan pavlov

100

What is the name of the standard guide published by the APA for diagnosing mental health disorders?

DSM (diagnostically statistical manual of mental disorders )

100

Which category of mental health conditions, including panic disorder, is statistically the most common in the US?

Generalized anxiety disorder

100

What state of mind must a forensic psychologist evaluate to ensure a defendant can understand trial proceedings?

Competency to stand trial

100

What is one of Nina’s dogs name

Echo ??

200

According to Maslow, which level of needs—including food, water, and sleep—must be met first?

Physiological needs

200

What popular therapy developed by Aaron Beck focuses on changing negative thought patterns?

CBT(cognitive behavioral therapy)

200

Which disorder causes severe mood swings between manic high energy and depressive lows?

Bipolar 1

200

What psychological condition is the PCL-R checklist (developed by Dr. Robert Hare) designed to measure?

Psychopathy

200

What is ms. garcias favorite musical

Les mis

300

What is the phenomenon where people are less likely to help in an emergency if others are around?

The bystander effect

300

What ethical principle prevents a therapist from sharing a client's private details without permission?

Confidentiality

300

What condition causes unwanted intrusive thoughts alongside repetitive behaviors done to reduce anxiety?

OCD (Obsessive compulsive disorder)

300

What legal argument states that a mental disorder kept a defendant from knowing their act was wrong?

The insanity defense

300

What is ms. Bach‘s favorite song

Idk ask her

400

Who was the psychologist behind the famous 1971 Stanford Prison Experiment?

Philip Zimbardo

400

Which type of therapy helps people overcome phobias by gradually facing their fears?

Exposure therapy

400

What are false, fixed beliefs that persist even when presented with clear opposing evidence called?

Delusions

400

What court standard determines if scientific evidence is admissible based on acceptance in its field?

The Frye standard

400

What is aces birthday

4/29

500

What term describes the mental discomfort felt when holding two contradictory beliefs?

Cognitive dissonance 

500

Which humanistic approach created by Carl Rogers focuses on unconditional positive regard and client growth?

Person centered therapy 

500

What neurodevelopmental disorder involves persistent challenges with social interaction and repetitive behaviors?

ASD (Autism spectrum Disorder)

500

What Latin phrase (abbreviated "M.O.") describes an offender's specific method of committing a crime?

Modus operandi

500

What is the name of Elise’s dog

Piper