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Psych Flashcards

1
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classical conditioning

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natural response, stimulus, unconditioned stimulus

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operant conditioning

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learning where particular action produces reward

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3
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types of operant conditioning - 4

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positive reinforcement, negative reiforcement, punishment, extinction

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4
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desired reward produces action

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positive reinforcement

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5
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target behaviour to remove aversive stimulus

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negative reinforcement

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repeated aplication of aversive stimulus extinguishes unwanted behaviour

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punishment

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discontinuation of reinforcement eventually eliminates behaviour

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extinction

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8
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patient sees doctor in father-like perspective.

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transference

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9
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doctor projects feelings of formative or other important persons onto patients

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countertransference

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Immature Ego defenses - 13

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acting out, dissociation, denial, displacement, fixation, identification, isolation, projection, rationalization, reaction formation, regression, repression, splitting

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11
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Mature Ego defenses - 4

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altruism, humor, sublimation, suppression: mature adults wear a SASH

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12
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4 Ws of infant deprivation

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Weak, Wordless, Wanting, Wary

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13
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ADHD Tx

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methylphenidate, amphetamines, atomoxetine, behavioral interventions

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14
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repetitive and pervasive behavior violating the personal rights of others

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conduct disorder

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15
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pts with conduct disorder, after 18 often meet criteria for…

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antisocial personality disorder

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16
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enduring hostility and defiance to authority in absence of serious violations of social norms

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Oppositional Defiant Disorder

17
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sudden rapid tics enduring > 1 yr. after 18

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tourette’s syndrome

18
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coprolalia

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involuntary obscene speach

19
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Tourette’s association and treatment

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OCD; antipsychotics and behavioural therapy

20
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7-9 yr old lies in order to remain at school. or stay home.

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separation anxiety disorder

21
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separation anxiety disorder Tx

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SSRIs, relaxation techniques/behavioral interventions

22
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childhood and early onset disorders

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ADHD, conduct disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, tourettes, separation anxiety disorder

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Pervasive developmental disorders

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difficulties with language, failure to acquire or early loss of social skills. (autistic, asperger’s, Rett’s, Childhood disintigrative disorder)

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greater focus on objects than people, boys, savants

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autism

25
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normal intelligence, all absorbing interests, repetitive behavior, problems with social relationships. no verbal or cognitive deficits

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aspergers

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girls, X-linked, 1-4, mental regression, hand wringing

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Rett’s

27
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3-4 yo boys. marked regression after 2 yrs of normal development. social, bowel/bladder control.

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Childhood disintigrative disorder

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anxiety changes in NTs

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increased NE, decreased GABA and 5HT

29
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depression changes in NTs

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decreased NE, 5HT, and dopamine

30
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alzheimers dementia changes in NTs

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decreased ACh

31
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Huntington’s disease changes in NTs

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decreased GABA and ACh, increased dopamine

32
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schizophrenia changes in NTs

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increased dopamine

33
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Parkinson’s changes in NTs

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decreased dopamine, increased 5HT and ACh

34
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voluntarily suppressing an idea or feeling from conscious awareness

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suppression

35
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appreciating amuzing nature of adverse situation

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humor

36
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guilt alleviation by generosity toward others

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altruism

37
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redirecting emotions to something constructive

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sublimation

38
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young woman, acute stressor, loses sensory or motor function.

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conversion

39
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someone consciously causing signs or symptoms for primary gain.

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Munchausen. factitious disorder imposed on self

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