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What is the term for the therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive schemas developed during childhood?
What is the term for the therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive schemas developed during childhood?
Schema therapy
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors?
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors?
Binge eating disorder
What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels s/he must perform?
What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels s/he must perform?
Compulsions
Which hormone is involved in regulating mood and is also known as 'norepinephrine'?
Which hormone is involved in regulating mood and is also known as 'norepinephrine'?
What term refers to the part of the brain that relays information from the brain stem to the cortex and is involved in emotional regulation?
What term refers to the part of the brain that relays information from the brain stem to the cortex and is involved in emotional regulation?
Which disorder involves the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair?
Which disorder involves the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair?
What is the term for an extreme experience where the individual assumes alternative identities at different times?
What is the term for an extreme experience where the individual assumes alternative identities at different times?
Which disorder is marked by a sudden loss of functioning in a part of the body without an identifiable medical cause?
Which disorder is marked by a sudden loss of functioning in a part of the body without an identifiable medical cause?
What is the term for the unconscious part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification?
What is the term for the unconscious part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification?
Which disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions?
Which disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions?
What term describes the drive to maximize pleasure and minimize pain as quickly as possible?
What term describes the drive to maximize pleasure and minimize pain as quickly as possible?
Which type of study examines participants at one point in time but does not follow them over time?
Which type of study examines participants at one point in time but does not follow them over time?
Which neurotransmitter contributes to movement, attention, and arousal?
Which neurotransmitter contributes to movement, attention, and arousal?
What is a study of the heritability of a disorder by finding adopted people with the disorder and examining their biological and adoptive relatives?
What is a study of the heritability of a disorder by finding adopted people with the disorder and examining their biological and adoptive relatives?
What term describes the severe reduction or complete absence of affective responses?
What term describes the severe reduction or complete absence of affective responses?
Which term refers to the impaired ability to recognize objects or people?
Which term refers to the impaired ability to recognize objects or people?
An anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations where escape might be difficult is known as:
An anxiety disorder characterized by a fear of situations where escape might be difficult is known as:
What term is used for the diminished capacity to consciously experience or describe emotions?
What term is used for the diminished capacity to consciously experience or describe emotions?
Which progressive neurological disorder is the most common form of dementia?
Which progressive neurological disorder is the most common form of dementia?
The inability to recall previously learned information or past events is called:
The inability to recall previously learned information or past events is called:
Which term describes stimulant drugs that can produce euphoria, alertness, and paranoia?
Which term describes stimulant drugs that can produce euphoria, alertness, and paranoia?
What part of the brain is thought to regulate emotions and is part of the limbic system?
What part of the brain is thought to regulate emotions and is part of the limbic system?
Which substance is known for producing male characteristics?
Which substance is known for producing male characteristics?
What is the term for the inability to experience pleasure from previously pleasurable activities?
What is the term for the inability to experience pleasure from previously pleasurable activities?
Which eating disorder is characterized by a fear of gaining weight and body image disturbance?
Which eating disorder is characterized by a fear of gaining weight and body image disturbance?
Which class of drugs is used to treat the symptoms of depression?
Which class of drugs is used to treat the symptoms of depression?
What is the term for a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and absence of respect for social norms?
What is the term for a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and absence of respect for social norms?
What term describes the belief that the bodily symptoms of anxiety have harmful consequences?
What term describes the belief that the bodily symptoms of anxiety have harmful consequences?
Which disorder is marked by deficits in attention, impulse control, and activity levels?
Which disorder is marked by deficits in attention, impulse control, and activity levels?
What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels compelled to perform?
What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels compelled to perform?
Which term refers to the elimination of a classically conditioned response by removal of the unconditioned stimulus?
Which term refers to the elimination of a classically conditioned response by removal of the unconditioned stimulus?
Which hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex and helps the body respond to stressors?
Which hormone is produced by the adrenal cortex and helps the body respond to stressors?
Which disorder is characterized by severe and persistent irritability in children?
Which disorder is characterized by severe and persistent irritability in children?
What term describes the deliberate feigning of a symptom or disorder for external gain?
What term describes the deliberate feigning of a symptom or disorder for external gain?
Which approach explains abnormal behaviors in terms of biological dysfunction?
Which approach explains abnormal behaviors in terms of biological dysfunction?
What is the term for a mood disorder marked by manic/hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes?
What is the term for a mood disorder marked by manic/hypomanic episodes and depressive episodes?
What term describes an uncontrollable, persistent thought, image, or impulse that causes significant anxiety or distress?
What term describes an uncontrollable, persistent thought, image, or impulse that causes significant anxiety or distress?
What term is used for a gradual decline of intellectual functioning?
What term is used for a gradual decline of intellectual functioning?
Which type of therapy involves exposing patients to repeated, high-intensity magnetic pulses focused on particular brain structures?
Which type of therapy involves exposing patients to repeated, high-intensity magnetic pulses focused on particular brain structures?
What term refers to the capacity to form new connections between neurons in the brain?
What term refers to the capacity to form new connections between neurons in the brain?
Which disorder involves an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations?
Which disorder involves an intense fear of being judged or embarrassed in social situations?
What is the term for a depressive disorder that occurs only during certain times of the year, usually winter?
What is the term for a depressive disorder that occurs only during certain times of the year, usually winter?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of unstable moods, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships?
Which personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of unstable moods, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships?
Which disorder involves the belief that one has a serious medical condition despite the lack of significant somatic symptoms?
Which disorder involves the belief that one has a serious medical condition despite the lack of significant somatic symptoms?
Which theory suggests that abnormality is caused by the combination of a vulnerability and life events?
Which theory suggests that abnormality is caused by the combination of a vulnerability and life events?
What is the term for the false belief that one is being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated?
What is the term for the false belief that one is being harassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated?
What is the name of the therapy developed by Marsha Linehan for borderline personality disorder?
What is the name of the therapy developed by Marsha Linehan for borderline personality disorder?
Which class of antidepressant drugs inhibit the reuptake of serotonin?
Which class of antidepressant drugs inhibit the reuptake of serotonin?
What term describes the pervasive anxiety and sense of inadequacy leading to avoidance of social interactions?
What term describes the pervasive anxiety and sense of inadequacy leading to avoidance of social interactions?
Which term refers to the distorted thinking pattern seen in depression where individuals have negative views of themselves, the world, and the future?
Which term refers to the distorted thinking pattern seen in depression where individuals have negative views of themselves, the world, and the future?
What is the term for the therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive schemas developed during childhood?
What is the term for the therapy that focuses on changing maladaptive schemas developed during childhood?
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors?
Which disorder is characterized by recurrent binge eating episodes without compensatory behaviors?
What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels s/he must perform?
What is the term for repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels s/he must perform?
Which hormone is involved in regulating mood and is also known as 'norepinephrine'?
Which hormone is involved in regulating mood and is also known as 'norepinephrine'?
What term refers to the part of the brain that relays information from the brain stem to the cortex and is involved in emotional regulation?
What term refers to the part of the brain that relays information from the brain stem to the cortex and is involved in emotional regulation?
Which disorder involves the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair?
Which disorder involves the recurrent pulling out of one's own hair?
What is the term for an extreme experience where the individual assumes alternative identities at different times?
What is the term for an extreme experience where the individual assumes alternative identities at different times?
Which disorder is marked by a sudden loss of functioning in a part of the body without an identifiable medical cause?
Which disorder is marked by a sudden loss of functioning in a part of the body without an identifiable medical cause?
What is the term for the unconscious part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification?
What is the term for the unconscious part of the personality that seeks immediate gratification?
Which disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions?
Which disorder is characterized by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions?
What term describes the drive to maximize pleasure and minimize pain as quickly as possible?
What term describes the drive to maximize pleasure and minimize pain as quickly as possible?
Which type of study examines participants at one point in time but does not follow them over time?
Which type of study examines participants at one point in time but does not follow them over time?
Study Notes
Neurotransmitters and Disorders
- Dopamine influences movement, attention, and arousal.
- Adoption studies help in understanding heritability by examining adopted individuals and their biological/adoptive relatives.
- Affective flattening refers to a severe reduction in emotional responses.
- Agnosia is the inability to recognize objects or people.
Anxiety Disorders
- Agoraphobia involves fear of situations where escape might be difficult; it significantly affects daily functioning.
- Alexithymia means a reduced ability to express or describe emotions, impacting communication and relationships.
Cognitive and Intellectual Disorders
- Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, leading to memory loss and cognitive decline.
- Amnesia is characterized by the inability to recall past events or learned information.
Substance and Brain Function
- Amphetamines are stimulant drugs associated with increased alertness and euphoria, often leading to paranoia.
- The amygdala in the brain plays a crucial role in emotional regulation as part of the limbic system.
Hormones and Male Characteristics
- Androgens, including testosterone, contribute to the development of male characteristics.
- Cortisol is produced by the adrenal cortex and aids in the body's response to stress.
Mood Disorders and Eating Disorders
- Anhedonia is the inability to feel pleasure from previously enjoyable activities.
- Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder marked by a fear of weight gain and a distorted body image.
- Antidepressants are prescribed to alleviate symptoms of depression.
Personality Disorders
- Antisocial personality disorder involves a pattern of disregard for the rights of others and societal norms.
- Borderline personality disorder is defined by unstable moods, self-image, and relationships.
Psychological Theories and Models
- Anxiety sensitivity is the belief that anxiety symptoms could lead to harmful consequences.
- The diathesis-stress model conceptualizes abnormality as a result of genetic vulnerability combined with stressful life events.
Therapies and Treatment Approaches
- Dialectical behavior therapy was developed for borderline personality disorder, aiming to improve emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are a class of antidepressants that enhance serotonin availability in the brain.
Cognitive Distortions
- The concept of the negative cognitive triad describes how depressed individuals view themselves, the world, and the future negatively.
- Schema therapy focuses on modifying maladaptive societal beliefs formed from childhood experiences.
Compulsions and Repetitive Behaviors
- Compulsions are repetitive behaviors or mental acts performed to reduce anxiety.
- Trichotillomania is characterized by the compulsive pulling out of one's hair.
Additional Disorders
- Conversion disorder involves a significant loss of function in a body part without an identifiable medical cause.
- Hoarding disorder is marked by persistent difficulty in discarding possessions, resulting in clutter that disrupts living spaces.
Research Methods
- Cross-sectional design studies participants at one point in time without long-term follow-up, useful for observational data collection.
These notes encapsulate key concepts and definitions vital for understanding various psychological phenomena and disorders.
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Test your knowledge on neurotransmitters related to movement and attention, as well as studies on the heritability of disorders. This quiz covers key concepts in biopsychology and research methods in psychology. Perfect for students studying psychology at any level!
