Exam 1: What Is Abnormal Psychology

Diathesis means __________.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a neuron?

Psychodynamic theory is based upon the contributions of ________.

Describe behaviourism and the principles of classical conditioning.

The theorist who is most well known for arguing that mental illness is a myth used to label and stigmatize people whose behaviour is socially deviant is ________.

The scientific optimism of the late 19th century that held that biological causes would be found for all mental disorders has been largely fulfilled.

Tosha has attempted suicide several times and insists she will make another attempt when she has an opportunity.Which criterion of abnormal behaviour most closely matches her behaviour?

Paula wants to be a famous rock musician,but she cannot afford the musical equipment she needs and her parents won't let her take music lessons.So she spends her free time fantasizing and daydreaming about being a famous musician.According to Freud,Paula's daydreams represent ________.

A noted therapist argues that mentally ill patients should be treated with care,kindness,and understanding.Her argument most closely matches the tenets of ________ therapy.

Explain the principles of classical conditioning,including UCS,UCR,CS,and CR.

Emotional intelligence is the cornerstone of the _________ approach.

Greg has always been taught that stealing is wrong.However,while shopping at the video store,he sees a video that he wants so badly that,on an impulse,he steals it.Later on he feels guilty about what he has done.Greg's guilt arises from his ________.

The person most closely associated with operant conditioning is ________.

Phenothiazines are used to treat the most flagrant behaviour patterns associated with ________.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter of the catecholamine class believed to play a role in schizophrenia.

There is evidence that the behaviour patterns characterized by schizophrenia vary across numerous societies.

After you see on the clock that it is 12:00 noon,your stomach starts to rumble.The cause of these hunger cues could best be explained by a behaviourist.

Greg has always been taught that stealing is wrong.However,there is a rock video that he wants very badly.He sits down and plans a way to earn some money by getting a job so that he won't have to steal the video.Greg's planning to get a job most likely arises from his ________.

Meichenbaum believes that people who are depressed tend to develop cognitive distortions.

Hippocrates's view that abnormal behaviour could result from biological imbalances forms the basis of today's ________ model.