PSY 3604 FINAL 4 Flashcards
Unconscious
In psychoanalytic theory, a major portion of the mind, which consists of a hidden mass of instincts, impulses, and memories and is not easily available to conscious awareness, yet plays an important role in behavior.
Sufficient Cause
A condition that guarantees the occurrence of a disorder.
Cortisol
Human stress hormone released by the cortex of the adrenal glands.
G-E Interaction
Genotype–environment interaction.
Differential sensitivity or susceptibility to their environments by people who have different genotypes.
G-E Correlation
Genotype–environment correlation.
Genotypic vulnerability that can shape a child’s environmental experiences.
IQ Testing
A formalized assessment that measures thinking skills, language development, and general knowledge.
Normative Data Bias
refers to a situation where the standards or norms used to evaluate or interpret data are biased or flawed in some way.
Internalizing problems
Difficulty with emotional regulation that involves turning one’s emotional distress inward, as by feeling excessively guilty, ashamed, or worthless.
Externalizing problems
Difficulty with emotional regulation that involves expressing powerful feelings through uncontrolled physical or verbal outbursts, as by lashing out at other people or breaking things.
GWAS
Genome-wide association study
This type of study allows researchers to scan the entire genomes of large numbers of individuals to search for genetic variants associated with specific diseases.
DNA is usually obtained from blood or from cheek swab samples.
The DNA is then placed on tiny chips and scanned on highly specialized automated machines.
Genetic variations in people with and without the disease or disorder are then compared.
Descriptive psychopathology
Approach which defines disorders in terms of signs and symptoms
