Exam 2: Models of Abnormality

_____ theory focuses on observable and conscious behaviors,whereas _____ theory focuses on unconscious processes.

According to psychoanalysis,which statement is TRUE of psychological conflicts?

The _____ model proposes that humans must have an accurate self-awareness and live meaningful lives to be psychologically well adjusted.

The so-called new wave of cognitive therapy differs from traditional cognitive therapy in that it emphasizes:

Compare and contrast the beliefs of humanists and existentialists.

If you are being encouraged to see the link between the way you interpret your experiences and the way you feel and to question the accuracy of your interpretations,you are probably receiving:

Mindfulness has been shown to be associated with improvements in which of the following?

Evidence of the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapy comes from:

In science,what are the perspectives used to explain phenomena known as which of the following?

If a mother seems excessively involved in her child's life such that the two do not seem to be independent people,their relationship is said to be:

When her friends or family criticize or express disapproval over something Johannah has done,she experiences a deep depression and self-abuse.She struggles very hard to do things that others would approve of and to have people like her.Cognition-focused theorists would say that Johannah's depression results in large part from:

Gestalt therapy is similar to mindfulness techniques in its emphasis on:

According to psychoanalytic theory,the basic part of the personality focused on instinctual needs is the _______.

If a therapist advised you to pay attention to how you were communicating with family members and to change harmful patterns,the therapist would MOST likely to be practicing:

The outer layer of the brain is the:

Describe group therapy,family therapy,and couple therapy.Discuss what each entails and the goals of therapy.Then provide a detailed example of each.Identify what the setting is,who participates,what the issue is,and what role the therapist plays.

The psychologist credited with paving the way for psychologists to practice psychotherapy is:

Medications have been failing to help Mike's depression and he has been having suicidal thoughts.His therapist tells him about the oldest form of brain stimulation treatment,called _______.

According to psychoanalytic theory,which statement is TRUE about dreams?

Amelia has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions.Her therapy is MOST likely: