Module 1 Current and historical perspectives Flashcards
Operant or instrumental conditioning was theorized by
Thorndike and Skinner.
Which Greek term is used today to refer to physiological symptoms that are probably the result of psychological processes?
Hysteria
Prior to the eleventh century, which of the following was most often seen as the cause of bizarre behavior?
Severe emotional shock
The supernatural perspective on abnormality most supported ________ as an approach to treatment.
exorcism
During the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries, European mental hospitals humiliated mentally ill patients by:
exhibiting their conditions to the public for a fee.
Which of the following is true about a widespread response to individuals who were considered insane in ancient times?
The state could take rights away from people declared insane and could award the property of insane people to their relatives.
The cognitive revolution shifted psychological perspectives away from behavior toward
internal processes such as attention, interpretation of events, and beliefs.
The goal of managed care is to
coordinate services for an existing medical problem and to prevent future medical problems.
Individuals dealing with psychological problems related to being unemployed would mostly likely seek assistance to find a job from a
clinical social worker.
In the late 1700s, James was isolated from the public by his family members on account of his mental illness. His family kept him locked in a room, and brought him his meals. However, his brother began to allow him to move more freely throughout the house. In addition, he was allowed to sit outside and work in the garden. The new approach to James’ caregiving is representative of the
moral treatment model.
Cross-sectional studies observe:
different groups at only one point in time.
When the conclusions drawn from a study are widely applicable to other individuals or groups, this is known as
generalizability
________ studies allow researchers to search for associations between specific genetic abnormalities and psychopathology.
Molecular genetic
A(n) ________ variable is a factor researchers try to predict or the outcome they are interested in studying.
dependent
Which of the following statements is true about case studies?
Case studies are the most apt method for capturing the uniqueness of an individual’s perspective and experiences.
Which of the following is the independent variable in a study that investigates the impact of religious environments on discipline problems in children?
Religious environments
Epidemiological studies:
provide valuable information on the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors for disorders.
A multimethod approach in research means that:
a variety of methods are used to study the same issue.
Steven was participating in an experimental study where the experimenter interacted with the participants. After several conversations, the experimenter started unintentionally providing subtle hints about the way Steven should behave during the experiment. By doing so, the experimenter ran the risk of creating
demand characteristics.
Dr. Wayne and his associates developed a new therapy for anxiety. In their research, they had participants who met the criteria for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). Group 1 received no treatment while Group 2 received the newly developed treatment for GAD. In this example, Dr. Wayne and his associates most likely used a ________ group.
simple control