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)
Alder and Erikson
ego has adaptability that can separate from the Id
Bowlby and Mahler
People need to be loved and emotionally supported in childhood
4 psychodynamic therapies
objective
free association
dream analysis
interpersonal psychotherapy
objective
uncover material blocked from consciousness
free association
be honest and open with therapist, lead sessions
interpersonal therapy
links childhood with relational patters
what do behavioral models do
help us learn in the development of mental disorders
classic conditioning (pavlov)
A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired (dog and bell with drool)
operant conditioning (bf. skinner)
behavior is strengthened or weakened by consequences (positive and negative reinforcement and punishment)
observational learning (albert bandura)
children are more likely to imitate behaviors observed
exposure therapies/SDT systemic desensitization therapy
graduated exposer, and systemic desensitization
Beck and Elis ABC theory
theory of emotional disturbance
explaining ABC theory
A is an event, B is the reaction, C is the person’s belief which causes a reaction (think job example)
what do nonreactive attention to emotions do
lesson power to emotions to reduce stress
What does Dialectical behavior theory do
reinforce positive actions and its supportive
Humanistic models
humans need positive regard
person centered therapy focuses on facilitating conditions that allow clients to full potential
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs (love, self-actualization, safety, esteem)
healthy relationships are important for what
human development and function
approach to social therapies
family therapy, group therapy, couples therapy
sociocultural emphasizes what
several factors can explain mental disorder like; race, gender, sexuality, and economic status
lower socioeconomic class deals with
limited resources
poor health
high incidence of anxiety and depression.
what kinds of conditionings are there?
Remember acronym OCO. Operant, Classical, Observational,.
