Chapter 2 Quiz Flashcards
what does a model do?
attempts to describe a phenomenon that can’t be directly observed
4 models of psychopathology
Biological
Psychological
Social
Sociocultural
what does a multi-path model say?
views disorders from a holistic frame. also says that multiple influence can contribute to a certain disorder.
forebrain function
controls all higher function
cerebral cortex function
manages attention, behavior and emotions.
limbic system function
plays a role in emotions, decision-making, and memory.
limbic system includes
the hippocampus and amygdala.
people do not _______ an abnormality, but rather a _______, resulting in a disorder
1) inherit, 2) predisposition
psychopharmacology
study of the effects of psychotropic drugs
examples of psycho-drugs
anti-anxiety (valium), anti-psychotics (chlorpromazine), anti-depressants, (fluoxetine) mood stabilizers, (lithium) ECT
4 major psychological perspectives (remember PBCH)
psychodynamic
behavioral
cognitive
Humanistic - existential
components of personality
Id
Ego
Superego
Id
pleasure principal
Ego
realistic and rational
Superego
moral considerations (conscience)