Exam 2: Models of Abnormality

Nikolai's grandmother has just baked cookies and is placing them on a cooling rack.Nikolai runs past,grabs some of the cookies,and runs away.This action MOST strongly suggests that the _____ is firmly in control of Nikolai.

The brain stimulation technique that uses an electromagnetic coil place on or above a person's head to send electrical current into certain areas of the brain is called:

A nerve ending is stimulated to release a neurotransmitter that crosses a space called the _______ to the receptors on the dendrites of the neighboring neurons.

The antenna-like extensions located at one end of the neuron are called:

A person engages in multiple online discussions with a large number of friends on Facebook.She is very open about herself and shares her thoughts and opinions freely.Based on related research,we would expect this person to have a _____ number of offline friends and to _____ share information with them.

Which is a goal of acceptance and commitment therapy?

According to Freud,another term for the symbolic meaning of dreams is:

Endocrine glands release _______ into the bloodstream that will propel body organs into action.

Many clinicians view their approach as "eclectic." What is an eclectic approach to abnormality? Describe at least one example of an eclectic approach to abnormality.

Messages moving from neuron to neuron must cross tiny spaces called:

Providing treatment as soon as it is needed so problems that are moderate or worse do not become long-term issues is called:

During _______ a patient describes whatever thoughts,feelings,or images that come to mind.

Why is the psychodynamic model difficult to research?

Describe how gestalt therapy is similar to and different from client-centered therapy.

Abnormal chemical activity in the body's endocrine system relates to the release of:

During a meeting,Shonda's manager asks her to free associate about her coworker's performance.Shonda responds by changing the subject.A psychodynamic therapist would consider this an example of:

According to a 2018 report (Prochaska & Norcross),the dominant approach used by clinical psychologists is:

Describe the process of and structures involved in the transmission of messages between neurons.Give an example of how a psychological disorder can be related to a problem in transmission.

The superego can also be called the _______.

The proper conclusion from research studies that show a relationship between devout religious people who see God as warm and caring and psychological health is that: