Psychology Exam Ch 12-14 Review

Which defense mechanism involves individuals attributing own unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and motives to another

A series of treatments where electrical current is passed through the brain, causing a seizure; treat severe depression

Which type of medication is a tranquilizer (Haldol) that is prescribed to relieve symptoms like hallucinations/delusions

The scientific study of mental health disorders

Alogia is a NEGATIVE symptom of schizophrenia

Which behavioral therapy pairs a specific behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to reduce its occurance

Which treatment option is a technique in psychoanalysis in which the client says whatever comes to mind?

Disorder: excessive and unreasonable anxiety about: public transportation, open spaces, enclosed spaces, etc.

Disorder: excessive worry for 6+ months about numerous events including physical muscle tension, irritability, etc.

Which STI is described by some strains causing painless warts while other strains cause abnormal cervical cells

Disorder: presence of recurrent, persistent, intrusive thoughts/images and/or repetitive behaviors

Depression occurs more in men than women

Disorder: Two or more personalities coexist within the same individual

COMPULSIONS are recurrent thoughts or images that intrude on a person's awareness

Which STI is described by intense itching, reddish lines on skin, welts, and pus-filled blisters in the affected area

TRANSFERENCE is when a client unconsciously reacts to the therapist as if a parent, friend, sibling, or partner

Which of the following is a cognitive therapy approach (Ellis) focusing on changing irrational beliefs

Disorder: Pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others with no remorse or guilt for one's actions

Any event or environmental stimulus that we respond to because we perceive it as challenging or threatening

BORDERLINE personality disorder is a pattern of instability in mood, relationships, self-image, and behavior

Humanistic approach (Rogers) that emphasizes empathy, genuineness, and unconditional positive regard

The capacity to adapt well to significant stressors

Disorder: traumatic event causes one to feel helplessness or fear followed by recurrent & intrusive memories/nightmares

A personality, high in the traits of commitment, control, and challenge, -associated with a strong stress resistance

RESISTANCE stage is general adaptation stages is where the body fights back by adjusting to the stress

The ability of a therapist to understand a client's feelings and thoughts without being judgemental

COGNITIVE therapy was created by Freud & focuses on uncovering unconscious conflicts that drive maladaptive behavior

A passive response to stressors based on exposure to previously uncontrolled, negative events.

If I am angry at my boss and go home and take it out on my dog - this is an example of REGRESSION

HIV/AIDS includes flu-like symptoms & fever, weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, & susceptibility to infections

A period of abnormally excessive energy and elation is DEPRESSION

Which STI is described by a hard, round, painless chancre or sore that appears at the site of infection within 2-4 weeks

BIPOLAR is a mood disorder characterized by mania/depression that interferes with functioning

Which of the following is NOT a positive symptom of schizophrenia

PROBLEM focused behaviors aim to control or alter the environment that is CAUSING the stress

Type of conflict: attracted to one goal but it comes with negative aspect (eating chocolate)

Kleptomania is persistant difficulty discarding possessions such that they accumulate and clutter living areas

Disorder: characterized by disturbances in thought, perceptions, emotion, and behavior

SSRIs are a naturally occurring mineral salt prescribed to control manic symptoms in people with bipolar

ECLECTIC therapy incorporates an integrated and diverse use of therapeutic methods