Chapter 2 pt.2 Flashcards
What is the “Psychometric Approach”
A method of assessment that uses psychological tests to identify traits in persons personality (determines their behaviour)
What is a Behavioural Rating Scale
a checklist that provides information about the frequency, intensity, and range of problem behaviours
What are cognitive assessments
the measurement of cognitions (thoughts, beliefs, attitudes)
What are thought records
A method of cognitive assessment wirer clients carry diaries and may record their thoughts and feelings
What is the automatic thoughts questionnaire
a method of cognitive assessment that has clients “rate” the weekly frequency and degree of negative thoughts
What are Physiological Measurements of abnormal behaviour
testing the physical symptoms of a mental illness
What are two types o Physiological Measurements
Electrodermal Response (changes of electrical activity in the skin)
Galvanic Skin Response (measure in electrical activity in skin caused by sweat glands)
What two types of brain imaging techniques assess the “structure” of the brain
CT scans and MRI scans
What three types of brain imaging techniques assess the “function” of the brain
PET scans, FMRI scans, and BEAM scans
What is the difference between a “sign” and a “symptom”
Sign = something others observe
Symptom = something the person observes/experiences
What is another word for antipsychotic drugs
neuroleptics
What is Lithium and what is it used for
it is a salt of the metal lithium that stabilizes dramatic mood swings associated with bipolar disorder
What is Electroconvulsive Therapy
using electrical shocks to produce convulsions which helps with schizophrenia and severe depression
What is Deep Brain Stimulation
where electrodes are implanted I’m the head (like a heart pacemaker)
What is systematic desensitization
a therapeutic program of exposure to fearful stimuli
