practice test Flashcards
(23 cards)
what is the primary addition of CBT to behavioural therapy?
thoughts
why are randomised controlled trials (RCTs) considered the gold standard in therapy evaluation ?
using placebo effect to determine validity of experimental hypothesis
jake’s boss criticised his work. he immediately thinks “I’m useless and will get fired” as a result he feels anxious and avoids work. which component of the ABC model does this represent?
belief
for a diagnosis of major depressive disorder, how many symptoms should be demonstrated in a specific timeframe?
5 or more for > 2 weeks
how does CBT conceptualise the maintenance of depression?
positive reinforcement
lisa has a severe fear of flying & will have panic attacks if she has to board planes & will avoid them at all costs. what is the best treatment for her?
exposure therapy with a ranked fear hierarchy
a person who scores high in neuroticism is likely to be highly:
emotionally volatile, anxious and experiences mood swings
according to the psychodynamic approach, what is the role of ego in personality?
to find the middle ground between the id and superego
according to twin studies what is the primary influence of personality regarding the nature vs nurture debate
they both play a crucial role in the development of personality
which big 5 trait is characterised by tendency to show self discipline, act dutifully and aim for achievement
conscientiousness
which personality theory focuses on the impact of reinforcements and punishments on behaviour
the behaviourist approach
according to horn and cattell’s theory, which of the following is an example of crystallised intelligence
vocabulary, general information, abstract word analogies and the mechanics of language
alex is a 10 year old with an IQ test ranking him at the intelligence level of a 12 year old. what is his score based on this information?
120
in the context of intelligence testing, what is the main purpose of factor analysis
to establish the optimal factors of intelligence measurement (questions) via data surveying
alogia and avolition are both what kind of schizophrenic symptoms
negative (alogia is poverty of speech and avolition is lack of motivation)
anthony notices that people are staring at him. he is convinced that his phones have been tapped, what kind of delusion is this?
delusion of persecution
antipsychotic medications are generally better at treating what schizophrenic symptoms?
positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions etc.)
a student frequently feels anxious before an exam interpreting it as a threat to academic future. which strategy best illustrates secondary appraisal in this scenario
talking through solutions & resources available (notes, student study helpers, practice exams etc.)
since modern life stressors are often psychological rather than life threatening, why are they still harmful
long term states of hyper vigilance increase risk of health issues such as digestive, rapid aging, sleep, weight changes etc.
in hand seyles general adaptation syndrome which stage follows the initial alarm stage if the stressor continues
resistance
after dementia the most commonly occurring psychiatric disorder in later life is
anxiety
increasing heterogeneity with increasing age is the gerontological principle that refers to
interindividual variability of health and function
