Diagnosis
Hair pulling disorder to relieve stress
What is trichotillomania?
This theory emphasizes the influence of unconscious processes on behavior
What is Psychodynamic Theory?
The type of variable you manipulate in an experiment.
What is an Independent Variable?
This screening tool is used to assess alcohol use.
What is the CAGE Questionnaire?
"Undoing" of a defense mechanism.
What is decompensation?
Similar to PTSD. Takes place 3 for 3days-1 month.
What is acute stress disorder?
Erikson’s stage for teenagers focuses on this key developmental task.
What is Identity vs. Role Confusion?
This kind of research design compares the same group over time.
What is a Longitudinal Study?
This approach uses stages like precontemplation and action.
What is the Stages of Change Model (Transtheoretical Model)?
Almost becoming like someone by taking parts of them onto oneself.
What is incorporation ?
A child showing repetitive speech and difficulty with social reciprocity may be diagnosed with this
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Bronfenbrenner’s model that considers multiple levels of environment.
What is the Ecological Systems Theory?
This term refers to the degree to which a study measures what it intends to.
What is Validity?
This medication is used to treat opioid dependence by blocking effects.
What is Naltrexone?
Transforming unwanted impulses into constructive behaviors.
What is Sublimation?
This diagnosis involves alternating between grandiosity and low mood, sometimes misdiagnosed in adolescents.
What is Bipolar I Disorder?
This attachment style forms when a caregiver is inconsistent or neglectful.
What is Insecure-Ambivalent (or Disorganized) Attachment?
When two variables move together but don’t prove causation, it’s called this.
What is Correlation?
This evidence-based therapy is often used for substance use and emphasizes client ambivalence.
What is Motivational Interviewing?
Behaving opposite to one's true feelings to hide anxiety.
What is Reaction Formation?
Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by fear of another is hallmark of this condition.
What is Panic Disorder?
This theory posits that behavior is learned through observing and imitating others, especially when reinforced.
What is Social Learning Theory?
The group not receiving the intervention in a study is called this.
What is the Control Group?
This term refers to needing more of a substance to get the same effect.
What is Tolerance?
Unconsciously blocking out painful memories or thoughts.
What is Repression?