Psy 101 13.1

Question 1

hallucinations

Answer 1

Perceptions (“hearing voices” or seeing things) experienced in the absence of corresponding external stimuli.

Question 2

delusions

Answer 2

Fixed but patently false beliefs, such as believing that one is being hounded by demons.

Question 3

medical model

Answer 3

A framework for understanding abnormal behavior patterns as symptoms of underlying physical disorders or diseases.

Question 4

biopsychosocial model

Answer 4

An integrative model for explaining abnormal behavior patterns in terms of the interactions of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors.

Question 5

diathesis-stress model

Answer 5

A type of biopsychosocial model that relates the development of disorders to the combination of a diathesis, or predisposition, usually genetic in origin, and exposure to stressful events or life circumstances.

Question 6

diathesis

Answer 6

A vulnerability or predisposition to developing a disorder.

Question 7

psychological disorders

Answer 7

Abnormal behavior patterns characterized by disturbances in behavior, thinking, perceptions, or emotions that are associated with significant personal distress or impaired functioning. Also called mental disorders or mental illnesses.