Exam 2: Models of Abnormality

Compare and contrast the origins of abnormality according to the sociocultural,psychodynamic,and humanistic-existential models.

When a child yells and threatens others,he or she is placed in a time-out,away from the group.During the time-out,no one interacts with the child.The child learns to interact with others without yelling.This is an example of behavior modification using:

Which model of abnormality cites physical processes as being the key to behavior?

Someone who studies the _____ model of abnormality focuses on how values and choices affect behavior.

Research on the relationship between religious beliefs and psychological health shows that people:

A self-help group differs from group therapy in that the self-help group:

Understanding a person's unconscious processes is critical in explaining abnormality.Which model of abnormality does this quote MOST closely represent?

What happens when an electrical impulse reaches a neuron's ending?

Researchers have been focusing more on _______ as the key to psychological disorders rather than on dysfunction within a single brain structure or by a single brain chemical.

What is an important characteristic of group therapy?

"All people are driven to fulfill their potential for goodness and growth." This statement describes the humanist process of _______.

A general term used for Freud's,Adler's,and Jung's theories is:

Mason's parents always pay special attention to him when he takes toys from his little sister.As such,he continues to steal her toys.This is an example of:

You are a therapist treating a person for depression.Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of psychodynamic therapy and cognitive therapy to treat depression.Which of these options would you recommend?

A therapist who describes her client as someone who has yet to fulfill his or her full potential,rather than as someone with a disorder,is MOST likely what kind of theorist?

According to cognition-focused therapists,which is a factor in abnormal behavior?

The force that operates on the 'reality principle' is an independent,powerful force in human functioning.What kind of theorist would agree MOST strongly with this statement?

Shemar has obsessive-compulsive disorder and repeatedly checks to ensure the doors are locked.According to determinists,which is the MOST likely reason for this behavior?