Week 1 - introduction

Question 1

Syndrome

Answer 1

Causes impairment in functioning/notabele stress to self or others

It is operationalized in terms of a diagnosis. It is a predefined set of symptoms.

Question 2

Behavior

Answer 2

Depends on the person and their situation -> change in behavior is interesting (investigating through 2 factor theory Mowrer)

Question 3

Two Factor theory of Mowrer: avoidance learning contains 2 processes

Answer 3

1. Classical conditioning: stimuli that first are neutral get meaning. One learns to fear a previously neutral stimulus.
2. Operant conditioning: opvolgend gedrag wordt in stand gehouden door (positieve of negatieve) reinforcement. The stimulus that causes anxierty is avoided. This bring relief of negative emotions, anxiety = maintained!

Question 4

Clinical psychology integrates science and clinical knowledge

Answer 4

Knowledge -> data as raw observations
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Evidence for a phenomenon: relatively stable features of the world
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Theory developing: a discription of how phenomenon come about

Question 5

Mental State Exam: assessment tool to observe a person’s mental state of mind. 8 aspects.

State of mind can influence how well to cope with surroundings

Answer 5

1. Orientation
2. Insight/judgement
3. Appearance
4. Thoughts
5. Behavior
6. Speech
7. Mood and Affect
8. Memory and Concentration