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Ch. 2 Models of Abnormality Flashcards

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model

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a set of assumptions and concepts that help explain, interpret observations

(aka) paradigm

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neuron

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nerve cell

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Huntington’s disease

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disorder marked by violent emotional outbursts, memory loss, suicidal thinking, involuntary body movements and absurd beliefs
- result of loss of cells in basal ganglia and cortex

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psychotropic medication

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drug that mainly effects emotions and thought processes

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electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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form of biology treatment brain seizure treatment

- usually only for severe cases of depression where no other therapy works

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psychosurgery

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(neurosurgery) brain surgery for mental disorders

- used as last resort

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id

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(psychodynamic) psychological force that produces instinctual needs, drives y impulses
- pleasure principle
- impulsive
- fueled by libido

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pleasure principle

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(psychodynamic) always seeks gratification

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libido

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(psychodynamic) sexual energy that fuels id

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ego

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(psychodynamic) psychological force employing reason and operates w/ reality principle
- reality principle
- controls id impulses
- defense mechanisms

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reality principle

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(psychodynamic) acquired knowledge through experience that may be unacceptable to id

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superego

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(psychodynamic) psychological force representing person’s values and ideas
- conscience

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fixation

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(psychodynamic) stuck at a developmental stage

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developmental stages

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oral stage
anal stage
phallic stage
latency stage
genital stage

(psychodynamic)

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free association

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(psychodynamic) patient describes any thought, feeling, or images that come to mind, even if unimportant
- in hopes that unconscious will reveal unconscious events

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resistance

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(psychodynamic) unconscious refusal to participate fully in therapy

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transference

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(psychodynamic) redirection toward therapist feelings associated w/ important figures in patient’s life now or in the past

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dream

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(psychodynamic) series of ideas and images formed during sleep

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manifest content

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(psychodynamic) consciously remembered dream

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latent content

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(psychodynamic) relieving of past repressed feelings in order to settle internal conflicts and overcome problems

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behavior

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responses an organism makes to its environment

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conditioning

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(behavior) forms of learning

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operant conditioning

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(behavior) process of learning in which behavior leads to satisfying consequences is more likely to be repeated
- rewards

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reward

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(behavior) satisfying consequence

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classical conditioning
(behavior) process of learning by temporal association in which two events that repeatedly occur close together will in time become fused in person's mind and produce same response
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systemization desensitization
(behavior) clients w/ phobia learns to react calmly instead of w/ intense fear to objects, situations they dread
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phobia
(behavior) a specific and unrealistic fear
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self-efficacy
(behavior) confidence in own ability to succeed
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overgeneralization
(cognitive) drawing broad negative conclusions on basis of single insignificant event
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cognitive therapy
therapy that helps people recognize and change their faulty thinking processes
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humanistic
model that believes humans are born w/ natural tendencies to be friendly, cooperative, and constructive
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self-actualization
(humanistic) process by which people fulfill their potential for goodness and growth
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existentialist
model that believes humans must have accurate awareness of self and live meaningful, authentic lives to be well-adjusted
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client-centered therapy
(humanistic) help by conveying acceptance, accurate empathy and genuineness
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gestalt therapy
humanistic therapy more focused on self-recognition and acceptance by role-playing - may challenge and frustrate client
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skillful frustration
(gestalt) therapist refuse to meet client expectations and demands - meant to help people see how they try to manipulate others into meeting their needs
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role-playing
(gestalt) clients act out various roles - may be cathartic - goal: client comes to own/accept feelings that previously made them uncomfortable
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existential therapy
encourages to accept responsibility for lives and live w/ greater meaning/value
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sociocultural model
abnormal behavior should be observed @ broad forces that influence person (ie) culture, environment
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family systems theory
(sociocultural) theory that views the family as a system of interacting parts whose interactions exhibit consistent patterns and unstated rules - causes of abnorm: enmeshed structure or disengagement
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enmeshed structure
(sociocultural) family where members are grossly overinvolved - causes abnorm functioning
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disengagement
(sociocultural) rigid boundaries btwn members | - child will have difficult time functioning in groups or giving/requesting support
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group therapy
(sociocultural) therapy format in which a group of people w/ the same problem meet w/ therapist or professional to work on the problem
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self-help group
(sociocultural) same problems come together to help/support each other w/out professional leader (aka) mutual help group
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family therapy
(sociocultural) format where therapist meets w/ all family members and help to change therapeutic ways
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structural family therapy
(sociocultural) approach where therapist changes family power structure, roles each person plays and member's relationships
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conjoint family therapy
(sociocultural) help members recognize and change harmful patterns of communication
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couple (marital) therapy
(sociocultural) therapist works w/ two individuals who are in a long-term relationship
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cognitive-behavioral couple therapy
(sociocultural) use techniques from cognitive/behavioral perspectives - teach problem solving and communication skills
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integrative couple therapy
(sociocultural) help couple accept behavior they cannot change and embrace relationship nevertheless
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culture
set of values, attitudes, beliefs, history and behaviors shared by group of people and passed on
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multicultural (culturally diverse) perspective
each culture w/in larger society has particular set of values and beliefs, as well as specific external pressures that help account for behavior of members
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culture-sensitive therapy
therapy that seeks to address unique issues faced by cultural minority groups

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