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Which of the following is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?
Which of the following is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?
Short term, highly variant, behavior can be referred to as a:
Short term, highly variant, behavior can be referred to as a:
Research in psychopathology has been critiqued for using W.E.I.R.D. samples. In this acronym what does 'D' stand for?
Research in psychopathology has been critiqued for using W.E.I.R.D. samples. In this acronym what does 'D' stand for?
Which of the following terms best describe the literature for a 'reliable' finding?
Which of the following terms best describe the literature for a 'reliable' finding?
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A psychologist is not interested whether mental health is 'real' or not, they are focused on treating conditions. What best defines their philosophy?
A psychologist is not interested whether mental health is 'real' or not, they are focused on treating conditions. What best defines their philosophy?
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Which degree is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?
Which degree is required to prescribe medication for a psychopathological condition?
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What term describes short term, highly variant behavior?
What term describes short term, highly variant behavior?
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Which acronym stands for 'D' in the critique of using W.E.I.R.D. samples in psychopathology research?
Which acronym stands for 'D' in the critique of using W.E.I.R.D. samples in psychopathology research?
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Which term best describes the literature for a 'reliable' finding?
Which term best describes the literature for a 'reliable' finding?
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What philosophy focuses on treating conditions without questioning the 'realness' of mental health?
What philosophy focuses on treating conditions without questioning the 'realness' of mental health?
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Study Notes
Prescription Requirements for Psychopathological Conditions
- A medical degree (MD or DO) is necessary to prescribe medications for psychopathological conditions.
Short-term Behavior Description
- Short-term, highly variant behavior is often referred to as "transient" behavior.
Critique of Psychopathology Research
- The acronym W.E.I.R.D. stands for Western, Educated, Industrialized, Rich, and Democratic. 'D' signifies "Democratic."
Literature Reliability
- The term "robust" is commonly used to describe literature that supports a 'reliable' finding, indicating strong evidence and consistency across studies.
Psychologist's Focus
- Psychologists who prioritize treatment over the ontological nature of mental health are aligned with an "instrumental" or "pragmatic" philosophy.
Summary of Key Concepts
- A medical degree is needed for prescription authority in mental health.
- Transient behavior reflects short-term variations in actions.
- W.E.I.R.D. research critiques highlight potential sampling bias in psychopathology studies.
- Robust findings are essential for establishing reliability in psychological literature.
- Instrumental philosophy underlines a focus on treatment efficacy without delving into the reality of mental health experiences.
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Test your knowledge of historical concepts and issues in psychopathology with this practice quiz. Questions cover topics such as medication prescription, behavioral terminology, and research in psychopathology.
