Abnormal Psychology
Definition & Basics- This branch of psychology studies unusual patterns of behavior, emotion, and thought that may indicate mental disorders.
What is abnormal psychology?
How is Positive Reinforcement conducted in children?
A Favorable stimulus is presented after the behavior.
The Stage of development that is between ages 18-25
What is Emerging Adulthood
An assessment that is used to evaluate the mental state of an individual that's in a legal case
What is forensic assessment
This physiological area of study on unusual thoughts, feelings, or behaviors benefits human resource officers.
What is Abnormal psychology?
Disorders- This mood disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in daily activities.
What is major depressive disorder?
What was theorized in the Bobo Doll experiment that Albert Bandura conducted?
In this experiment Bandura theorized that children can learn violent behavior. After watching adults do so, the children mimicked their actions. While those who didn't witness violence, remained calm.
This type of degree is required for Independent Practices, Clinical Roles, and Research positions
What is a PhD
It's the legal defense that will state that the defendant wasn't able to understand the nature of their crime because of their severe mental disorder.
What is insanity defence?
This type of psychologist studies a person's growth and development throughout their entire life.
What is a Developmental psychologist?
Anxiety Disorders- A person with this disorder experiences sudden and intense episodes of fear, often accompanied by heart palpitations and shortness of breath.
What is a panic disorder?
At what age does identity Vs Confusion end? Hint: "Who am I"?
18 years of Age
This psychologist developed one of the most popular and influential theories of development focusing on psychosocial development
Who is Erik Erikson
When analyzing a crime scene to create profiles of potential suspects?
What is criminal profiling?
-most famously known for its work profiling Ted Bundy.
Teachers could benefit from this field's understanding of how humans learn and adapt.
What is Developmental psychology?
Personality Disorders- This personality disorder is marked by extreme fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, and impulsive behaviors.
What is borderline personality disorder?
What is at the bottom of the pyramid of Abraham Maslow Hierarchy of Needs.
Basic needs such as food and water will be the first at the bottom of the pyramid.
Another term for middle aged adults
What is the Sandwich Generation
This professional supports crime victims by helping them navigate through all the legal system and providing counseling
-with a minimum education requirement of a bachelor's degree
What is Victim advocate
Clinical psychologists assess and diagnose people's mental illness and psychological distress by utilizing knowledge from this area of psychology.
What is abnormal psychology?
Treatment Approaches- This widely used therapy helps individuals with abnormal thoughts and behaviors by changing negative thinking patterns.
What is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT)?
In Jean Piaget 4 Stages of Development, what is the turning point in The Concrete Operational Stage?
It is the turning point of the child's cognitive development; it marks the beginning of abstract thinking. The child is mature enough to use logic though, however, can struggle with hypothetical questions.
This principle suggests that people grow in a sequence that grows over time
What is Epigenetic Principle
what are some jobs where having a forensic psychology background would be useful?
Police officer
working in the FBI
Criminal Profiler
This type of psychologist is often called upon to evaluate a defendant's mental state, determining whether they are fit to stand trial.
What is a forensic psychologist?