Social Psychology
What term is used to describe the discomfort that arises when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent
Cognitive Dissonance
Physical and Psychological response to internal and external stressors
Stress
What psychological disorder is characterized by persistent distress and flashbacks following a traumatic event?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Which type of therapy focuses on changing both thoughts and behaviors?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What is the process of people losing their individual identity and acting differently in a group?
Deindividuation
What is the emotional and physiological reaction to an emergency that increases readiness for action
Fight-or-flight response
People who are socially isolated tend to experience _______ stress than those with strong social supports.
More or Less
More
What type of drug is typically used to treat schizophrenia?
Antipsychotics
Describe Stanley Milgram's Experiment
An experiment that involved participants administering what they believed were real electric shocks to test obedience to authority
Stress hormones are produced by what?
The adrenal glands
What is the primary functions of the HPA axis in stress response?
To initiate the release of stress hormones
What disorder is exposure therapy the most effective for?
Specific Phobia
What term is used to describe the discomfort that arises when one's attitudes and behaviors are inconsistent.
Cognitive Dissonance
Name the four factors of what makes something stressful
Degree, Control, Chronicity, Personality
What type of hormone is produced by the adrenal glands?
Stress hormones - Cortisol
What is 1 advantage and 1 disadvantage of labeling someone with a mental health diagnosis?
Advantages:
- Provides a common language for professionals to communicate effectively
- Helps guide treatment planning and access to appropriate services
Disadvantages:
- Can lead to stigma or discrimination
- May result in self-fulfilling prophecies or reduced self-esteem for the individual