Exam 1

Question 1

Criteria for psychological disorder

Answer 1

Deviance
Distress
Dysfunction
Danger

Question 2

The role of context

Answer 2

Systems in which behavior occurs

Conditions

Historical context

Question 3

Paradigm

Answer 3

Set of assumptions and concepts help explain and interpret observations

Question 4

Models of abnormality

Answer 4

Biological
Psychoanalytic
Behavioral
Cognitive
Humanistic/existential
Sociological
Integrated

Question 5

Biological model

Answer 5

Brain and abnormal behavior
Behavioral genetics

Question 6

Biological model: Diathesis Stress Model

Answer 6

Individuals inherit from multiple genes the tendency to express certain traits possibly activated under stress

Question 7

Biological model treatment

Answer 7

Drug therapy
Electroconvulsive therapy
Psychosurgery

Question 8

Psychodynamic model

Answer 8

Frued

Question 9

Frued

ID-
Ego-
Superego-

Answer 9

ID- pleasure driven impulses
Ego- gratification according to reality (can’t express ID outright)
Superego-uphold values adopted from parents

Question 10

Frued defense mechanisms

Answer 10

1 Repression
2 Denial
3 Fantasy
4 Projections
5 Reaction formation
6 Displacement
7 Regression
8 Overcompensating
9 Sublimation- express sexual/agression in acceptable societal ways

Question 11

Frued developmental stages

Answer 11

Oral
Anal
Phallic
Latency
Genital

Question 12

Behavioral models

Answer 12

Classical conditioning
Operant conditioning
Social learning
Prepared learning

Question 13

Clinical Assessment

Answer 13

Systematic evaluation and measurement of psychological, biological,social factors in a person with a possible disorder

Question 14

Reliability

Answer 14

Degree of measured Consistency across raters

Question 15

Validity

Answer 15

Tools measure what is supposed to be measured

Question 16

Standardization

Answer 16

Set of norms determined in order to make consistent measurements

Question 17

Assessment types

Answer 17

Clinical interviews
Mental status exam
Behavioral observation
Psychological test
Physical exam

Question 18

Clinical interview

Answer 18

Comprehensive patient history
Developmental history, stressors,social history, family

Question 19

Mental status exam

Answer 19

Appearance and behavior
Thought process
Mood
Intellectual function
Sensorium

Question 20

Behavioral observation 1

Answer 20

Super nanny example

Question 21

Behavioral observation 2

Answer 21

Client reported observations

Question 22

Psychological Tests

Answer 22

Projective tests- inkblot, thematic apperception test
Personality tests
Intelligence tests

Question 23

Physical Exams

Answer 23

Physical- rule out organic cause (ex tumor)
Neuroimaging
Neurochemical assessment
Neuropsychological assessment- cognition , motor function
Psychophysiological assessment

Question 24

Diagnosis

Answer 24

Determine is problem set meets all criteria for psychological disorder as set in DSM-5

Question 25

Biological therapy

Answer 25

Drug therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy Psychosurgery

Question 26

Psychodynamic therapy

Answer 26

Free association Dream analysis Catharsis Working through

Question 27

Behavior therapy

Answer 27

Systematic desensitization Exposure therapy Parent management training

Question 28

Cognitive therapy

Answer 28

Cognitive process is center of behavior to understand abnormal functioning

Question 29

Research methods

Answer 29

Scientific- examination through observation Internal validity-effect due to phenomenon under observation External validity- findings generalized Case study-evaluation and report on individual subject Correlation method Experimental- researcher manipulates situation observe effects Single case experimental design

Question 30

Human subject protection

Answer 30

Institutional review boards IRBs Before study approval- detail Importance Risk/belefit Concent Specialized protection