Psychology Exam 3 Review Guide
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Which physiological system is primarily associated with the immediate stress response?

  • Sympathetic-Adrenal Medullary (SAM) system (correct)
  • Central Nervous System
  • HPA axis
  • Parasympathetic Nervous System
  • What is one of the primary contributions of social status to health, as discussed in the stress and health concepts?

  • Increased leisure time
  • Higher likelihood of financial stress (correct)
  • Reduced need for social interactions
  • Access to healthier food
  • Which of the following is NOT a recognized coping strategy for managing stress?

  • Rumination (correct)
  • Avoidance coping
  • Cognitive appraisal
  • Problem-focused coping
  • What does the DSM primarily focus on?

    <p>Describing and classifying mental disorders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disorder is characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest?

    <p>Major depression</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes a key characteristic of social buffers against stress?

    <p>Providing emotional and practical support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes panic disorder from other anxiety disorders?

    <p>It involves unexpected panic attacks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following personality disorders is characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others?

    <p>Antisocial personality disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Exam 3 Review Guide

    • Exam consists of 45 multiple choice questions, focused on concepts and terminology, not just definitions
    • Understand how concepts apply and relate to examples, behaviours, and class discussions
    • Chapters 12, 13, 14, and 4 are relevant, but material outside this review guide is less likely to be on the exam

    Stress and Health (Chapter 12)

    • Psychology's definition of stress
    • Various stress sources, explained
    • Stress impact on the body; physiological
      • SAM (sympathetic-adrenomedullary system) vs. HPA (hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis)
      • Cardiovascular effects
      • Cancer risk
    • Film's main points about stress and health
      • Influence of social status on stress
      • Stress and ulcers
      • Coping mechanisms
        • Cognitive Appraisal Theory
        • Emotion- versus problem-focused coping
        • Protective factors: physical, psychological, and social buffers
        • Impact of personality traits

    Disorders (Chapter 13)

    • Defining abnormal behavior
    • DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)
    • Major characteristic features and causes of specific disorders as discussed in class, including
      • Mood disorders
        • Major depressive disorder
        • Dysthymia
        • Seasonal affective disorder
      • Anxiety disorders
        • Generalized anxiety disorder
        • Panic disorder
        • Phobias
      • Schizophrenia
      • Dissociative disorders
        • Dissociative identity disorder
      • Personality disorders
        • Antisocial personality disorder
    • Current perspectives on disorders

    Therapy (Chapter 14)

    • Reasons people seek therapy
    • Types of therapy discussed (and their strengths and weaknesses):
      • Cognitive therapies
      • Psychoanalysis
      • Humanistic therapies
      • Cognitive-behavioral therapies
      • Behavioral therapies
        • Systematic desensitization
        • Observational learning
      • Biomedical therapies
        • Medications
        • ECT (Electroconvulsive Therapy)
        • Psychosurgery

    Consciousness (Chapter 4)

    • Different states of consciousness
    • Circadian rhythms and sleep stages (REM sleep)
    • Meditation
    • Theories of dreams
    • Sleep disorders
    • Psychoactive drugs (concepts of tolerance, withdrawal, and effects)

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    Prepare for your upcoming Psychology Exam 3 with this comprehensive review guide. Focused on chapters 12, 13, 14, and 4, it covers important concepts related to stress, health, and disorders. Understand key terminologies and how they apply to practical examples and class discussions.

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