Abnormal Psychology & Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on

A key feature of __ is the appearance of physical symptoms without an apparent biological cause

Genetic factors put a person at risk but environmental stress triggers the disorder refers to

Sean is extremely self-centered, thinks he deserves special treatment, & hates to be criticized

When a shocking, scary or dangerous event is experienced and re-experienced, causing anxiety

___ is characterized by "binge and purge" syndrome

SSRIs work by

Marked by aimless, unconstructive speech (word salad) & behavior, & bizarre emotional responses

Sensory experiences without sensory stimuli are called

___ is a legal term not a psychological or psychiatric term

Dan suddenly experiences a racing heart, clammy hands, dizziness & shaking, symptoms of

A person with SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is most depressed when

A teacher puts a marble in the jar when the class behaves: when full, they get extra recess!

______ drugs work by increasing the activity of neurotransmitters norepinephrine and serotonin.

Forgetting certain time periods, events, people & personal info as a result of severe trauma

Dread of the next anxiety attack can leave someone with ___ feeling helpless & out of control

Memory loss caused by something physical

Patterns of thoughts, feelings or behaviors that are deviant, distressful or dysfunctional

Depressions fit under the category of ___ disorders

Delusions are

Which approach views mental disorders as visible symptoms of unconscious childhood trauma?

Marked by persistent, irrational fear of a specific object, activity or situation

A 4 year old with average IQ is not talking yet, plays alone & displays repetitive behaviors

____ are used to treat schizophrenia symptoms like hallucinations, confusion, & social withdrawal

Dyslexia usually involves

A ___ therapist would challenge unrealistic thoughts and help find alternatives.

Alcoholics Anonymous is led by non-professionals. Therefore, it is considered

Split from reality with disorganized thinking, disturbed perceptions, & inappropriate actions

Adrian is blind but there is no physical reason for this. She may be suffering from

A person who feels euphoric and hyperactive may be experiencing

The 1 in 100 odds of having schizophrenia go to 1 in 10 among those

The major difference between DID and schizophrenia is

Margie always wants to be the center of attention, and is overly theatrical or melodramatic

The DSM-5 is organized by

Humanistic therapy uses "active listening". This is

A 13 year old with ADHD may improve when treated with

The policy of removing patients whenever possible from mental hospitals is known as

An obsession is a _____ & a compulsion is a _______

A false sensory experience that may suggest mental disorder

Medical students' disease is

Treatment used for depression that involves the application of an electric current to the head

This treatment of depression involves addressing the influence thoughts, emotions and behaviors

A person with a grandiose sense of importance, power, or success may have

During the Middle Ages it was thought mental disorders were caused by

Which professional is more likely to work with short term psychological issues?

Psychologists contend that all behavior, whether it is called normal or disordered, arises from the interaction of

Agoraphobia is defined as fear of

The view that explains and treats mental problems as physical disorders

Involuntary movements facial muscles, tongue and limbs resulting from use of antipsychotics

Freud explained conversion disorder as the conversion of

The cognitive perspective views ___ as key factors in mental disorder

Gradual exposure to a feared object or situation is

Abuse caused her to develop 3 distinct personalities: 1 is aggressive, 1 is shy, 1 is a child

Unwanted, involuntary movements known as ___ are common in people with Tourette's

The explanation and treatment of mental problems as physical illness follows the ___ model.

Drugs that affect the mind, emotion and behavior are called

Long term depression (mostly every day for at least 2 yrs) aka Persistent Depressive Disorder

____ involves a persistent loss of memory as well as fleeing from one's family & home.

A behavioral therapist would most likely focus on

Imposing an illness on another person to get attention is one form of

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT; shock therapy) has proven successful in treating

This client-centered therapy emphasizes free will.

A key feature of ___ is irresponsible behavior, and a lack of shame, guilt or intense emotion

Self-help and support groups grew out of this perspective's client-centered approach to treatment

Psychological models of mental illness emphasize the contribution of

Lori feels anxious all the time but isn't afraid of anything in particular

Which can contribute to the onset of depression

A cognitive therapist would most likely treat a person with an eating disorder by

Annette snaps the rubber band on her wrist (ouch!) whenever she swears to stop swearing.