Chapter 3: Models of Abnormality – Flashcards
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This tiny space separates one neuron from the next
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the synapse
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Serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine are examples of
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neurotransmitters
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This hormone is secreted when stressed by adrenal glands:
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cortisol.
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This is the oldest and most famous of the modern psychological models
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psychodynamic
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Behavioral model
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model of what we can observe. started in labs where psychologists were running experiments on conditioning
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id
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operates on pleasure
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ego
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operates on reality
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superego
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a person's ideals and values
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Freud's stages of development
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oral, anal, latency, phallic, genital
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operant conditioning
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The process of learning which behaviors leads to satisfying consequences is likely to be repeated
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Ellis
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proposed that cognitive processes are at the center of behaviors, thoughts, and emotions
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abnormal functioning
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illogical thinking process
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Acceptance and commitment
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new cognitive therapy that helps patients accept their problematic thoughts
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gestalt
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humanistic therapy that uses role playing and self discovery exercises
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skillful frustration
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a technique that gestalt therapists use by refusing to meet their patients expectations and demands
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Existential
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This type of therapy encourages the client to accept responsibility for their lives and to live with greater meaning and values
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Family systems theorists believe that the _____ patterns of some families actually force individual members to behave in a way that otherwise seems abnormal
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structure and communication
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Children who have grown up in families where there was _____ may find it hard to function in a group or to give or request support
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disengagement
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The goal of _____ prevention is to provide effective treatment as soon as needed so moderate or severe disorders do not become long-term problems
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tertiary
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This approach seeks to address the unique issues faced by members of minority groups
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culture-sensitive therapies
