Psychopathology Flashcards
Who discovered the ABC model?
Ellis
who discovered the negative triad?
Beck
What are the four definitions of abnormality?
Statistical infrequency, Deviation from social norms, Failure to function adequately, Deviation from ideal mental health
What are the behavioural characteristics of phobias?
Avoidance, endurance and panic
What are the cognitive characteristics of phobias?
Irrational beliefs and selective attention
What is the two-process model of phobias?
Phobias are acquired through classical conditioning and maintained by operant conditioning
What is systematic desensitisation?
A behavioural therapy using relaxation and gradual exposure to the phobic stimulus
What is flooding?
A therapy involving immediate and intense exposure to the phobic object
What are the emotional symptoms of depression?
Low mood, anger, worthlessness
What are the cognitive symptoms of depression?
Negative thinking, absolutist thinking, and poor concentration.
What is Beck’s negative triad?
Negative views of self, world, and future
What is Ellis’ ABC model?
Activating event, Beliefs, Consequences
What is CBT?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy – challenges irrational thoughts
What are the behavioural characteristics of OCD?
Compulsions and avoidance
What is a genetic explanation of OCD?
Certain genes increase vulnerability to OCD
What neural explanations are linked to OCD?
Low serotonin levels and abnormal functioning of frontal lobes
How is OCD treated biologically?
With SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors)
