61 Questions
Which psychological theory emphasizes a person's interpersonal relationships and their relationship to society?
Neo Freudian Theory
What does the practice of allowing the patient to discuss thoughts, dreams, memories, or words, regardless of coherency, refer to?
Multiple Choice Definition/Answer Free Association
According to Freud, which psychological theory focuses on the unconscious psychological drives and forces within individuals that explain human behavior and personality?
Psychoanalytic theory
What is the global term used to cover minor psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessional and phobic neuroses, without an organic basis and without loss of touch with reality?
Neurotic disorder
Which scientific study focuses on abnormal behavior with the intent to predict reliably, explain, diagnose, identify causes, and treat maladaptive behavior?
Abnormal psychology
What method of learning uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior?
Operant conditioning
Who is known for the theory of cognitive psychology?
Aaron Beck
Which disorder is characterized by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts combined with repetitive behaviors?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Which defense mechanism involves projecting undesirable feelings or emotions onto someone else?
Projection
What does the term 'collective unconscious' represent in the context of psychology?
Inherited structure of the brain common to mankind as a whole
What is the main focus of a neuroscientist's work?
Brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions
What is the main characteristic of an identity crisis?
Unstable sense of identity
What does the concept of 'self-actualization' refer to?
The full realization of one's creative, intellectual, and social potential through internal drive
What is the focus of behaviorists' theory of learning?
The idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning
What is the main characteristic of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Not being able to keep focus
What does the term 'unconditioned response' refer to in psychology?
The unlearned response to a stimulus
What does the term 'psychosis' refer to in psychology?
A collection of symptoms that affect the mind, where there has been some loss of contact with reality.
What is the main focus of abnormal psychology?
Understanding abnormal behavior
What is the global term used to cover minor psychiatric conditions without an organic basis and without loss of touch with reality?
Neurotic disorder
Which psychological theory emphasizes a person's interpersonal relationships and their relationship to society?
Neo Freudian Theory
What method of learning uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior?
Operant conditioning
According to Freud, which psychological theory focuses on the unconscious psychological drives and forces within individuals that explain human behavior and personality?
Psychoanalytic theory
What does the scientific study of abnormal behavior aim to do?
Predict reliably, explain, diagnose, identify the causes, and treat maladaptive behavior
What does the practice of allowing the patient to discuss thoughts, dreams, memories, or words, regardless of coherency, refer to?
Psychoanalytic theory
'The scientific study of abnormal behavior, with the intent to predict reliably, explain, diagnose, identify the causes of, and treat maladaptive behavior' is associated with which field?
Abnormal psychology
What is the focus of analytical psychology?
The individual unconscious and its relationship to the collective unconscious
What is the main characteristic of an identity crisis?
A period of uncertainty or confusion in a person's life
Which disorder is characterized by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts combined with repetitive behaviors?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
What does the concept of 'self-actualization' refer to?
The full realization of one's potential through internal drive
What does the term 'collective unconscious' represent in the context of psychology?
Inherited structure of the brain common to mankind as a whole
What method of learning uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior?
Behaviorism
What does the term 'psychosis' refer to in psychology?
A collection of symptoms that affect the mind, causing loss of contact with reality
What does the practice of allowing the patient to discuss thoughts, dreams, memories, or words, regardless of coherency, refer to?
Free association
"What is the global term used to cover minor psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessional and phobic neuroses, without an organic basis and without loss of touch with reality?"
What does the term 'archetypes' represent in the context of psychology?
Inborn models of behavior that play a role in influencing human behavior
What does the term 'neuroscientist' refer to?
Scientist that focuses on the brain and its impact on behavior and cognitive functions
What is the main characteristic of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?
Inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
What is the main focus of psychodynamic theory?
Unconscious psychological drives and forces within individuals
What is the primary emphasis of neo Freudian theory?
Interpersonal relationships and society
What does the term 'neurotic disorder' encompass in psychology?
Mental disorders without an organic basis or loss of touch with reality
What is the main characteristic of abnormal psychology?
Predicting reliably, explaining, diagnosing, identifying causes, and treating maladaptive behavior
What does the term 'operant conditioning' involve?
Using rewards and punishment to modify behavior
What is the primary focus of analytical psychology?
Individual unconscious and its relationship to the collective unconscious
What does the term 'abnormal psychology' primarily aim to do?
Predict reliably, explain, diagnose, identify causes, and treat maladaptive behavior
What is the main characteristic of a neurotic disorder?
Anxiety, depression, obsessional and phobic neuroses without an organic basis or loss of touch with reality
What does the concept of 'operant conditioning' refer to?
Using rewards and punishment to modify behavior
What is the main emphasis of psychoanalytic theory?
All mental life exists on two levels: within the realm of consciousness, and the unconscious
What does the term 'analytical psychology' focus on?
The individual unconscious and its relationship to the collective unconscious
What is the primary characteristic of a global term encompassing minor psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessional, and phobic neuroses?
Mental disorders without an organic basis or loss of touch with reality
Which psychological theory emphasizes the idea that how and what people think leads to the arousal of emotions and behaviors?
Cognitive theories
What is the term used to describe a long-lasting disorder characterized by uncontrollable and recurring thoughts combined with repetitive behaviors?
OCD
Which defense mechanism involves ignoring the reality of a situation to avoid anxiety?
Denial
What does the term 'collective unconscious' represent in the context of psychology?
A form of the unconscious common to mankind as a whole
What is the main characteristic of an identity crisis?
A period of uncertainty or confusion in a person's life
What does the concept of 'self-actualization' refer to?
The full realization of one's creative, intellectual, and social potential through internal drive
What is the global term used to cover minor psychiatric conditions such as anxiety, depression, obsessional and phobic neuroses, without an organic basis and without loss of touch with reality?
Neurosis
What method of learning uses rewards and punishment to modify behavior?
Conditioning
What does the scientific study of abnormal behavior aim to do?
Predict reliably, explain, diagnose, identify causes, and treat maladaptive behavior
According to Freud, which psychological theory focuses on the unconscious psychological drives and forces within individuals that explain human behavior and personality?
Psychoanalytic theory
What does the term 'archetypes' represent in the context of psychology?
Universal, inborn models of people, behaviors, and personalities that influence human behavior
What is the main focus of behaviorists' theory of learning?
Focus on conditioning through interaction with the environment
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