Exam 2: Contemporary Perspectives on Abnormal Behavior

Shantel, a client of Dr. Smith, entered therapy to deal with the depression she experiences secondary to childhood abuse. After discussing the memories and pain associated with her abuse, Shantel, who is typically well-organized and punctual, recently "forgot" her therapy appointment. If Dr. Smith used a Freudian model in his treatment, he might assume that Shantel is exhibiting ____________.

The Humanists define self-actualization as the need for a person to strive to become all they are capable of ? being.

The medical model represents a ______ perspective on abnormal behavior.

Albert Ellis and Aaron Beck are most closely associated with ______ psychology.

Cognitive therapists frequently assign behavioral homework for their clients to do outside of the therapy session. One assignment, called reality testing, has the client___________________.

The proper sequence of structures a neural message passes through as it moves from one neuron to the next is ______.

In Freudian concepts, the manifest content of a dream is the unconscious material the dream symbolizes or represents.

Darnell is depressed. He sees his future as hopeless because he has been turned down for one job. Beck would suggest that Darnell's emotional distress is due to ______.

The ______ is vital in regulating body temperature, fluid concentrations, and motivation and emotional states.

Maggie suffers from depression. She appears to focus on things that are not going well and often cites how events in her life are proof that she is a failure. For example, she considered a "B" on a recent calculus exam to be a "failure" and feels the grade supports her belief that she will never be successful. Maggie's interpretation and manipulation of events would be described as a(n) _________ by a cognitive therapist.

Frank's father was a criminal and spent considerable time showing Frank how to break into different kinds of locks and doors as a child. Later in life, Frank also becomes a criminal. Whose theory of learning would best explain Frank's behavior?

A scientist gives a rat a food pellet every time it presses a bar. This is an example of ______.

The ______extends from the hindbrain to the lower part of the forebrain and is involved in regulating states ? of arousal.

Review the pitfalls of the use of punishment in working with others. Why is reinforcement considered a better option for behavior change?

Cognitive theory defines placing information in memory as ______.

Children who see themselves as worthwhile only when they behave in certain approved ways have developed ______, according to Rogers.

Stimuli that increase the frequency of a behavior when they are removed are called ______.

Beck believes that depression may result from___________.

Jack was recently passed over for a promotion at work. He tells his wife that he is not appreciated at work and his hard work goes unnoticed. Several weeks later, Jack's boss notices that Jack has been coming to? work late and leaving early. According to Ellis' ABC approach, which of the following would be the "B" ? of Ellis. "A-B-C" paradigm?

____________ are used by therapists to incorporate principles and techniques from different therapeutic orientations that they believe will produce the greatest benefit in treating a particular client.