Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

According to Freud's psychodynamic theory, ineffective interaction of the id, ego, and superego can result in a person becoming stuck at a developmental level. This is called:

"When we try to establish how abnormality develops, we need to consider how individuals deal with the meaning of life and with the value they find in living." A psychologist from which background would agree MOST strongly with this statement?

Which model of abnormality rests on the deterministic assumption that no symptom or behavior is "accidental" and that all behavior is determined by past experiences?

Theorists who focus on family relationships, social interactions, and community events are called _____ theorists.

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

When a subject is participating in the final testing phase of a drug study, which of the following is taking place?

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

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?

With regard to assessing the effectiveness of the various models of abnormality, which model BEST lends itself to laboratory testing?

A therapist who actively and directly challenges clients' assertions and beliefs is practicing _____ therapy.

Which assumption does a family therapist make?

In explaining why women are diagnosed with anxiety disorders and depression twice as often as men, multicultural therapists would focus on:

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:

Explain the biopsychosocial approach to understanding the causes of abnormality. Provide an example of how this approach might be applied to the causes of depression.

Which statement is NOT an appropriate criticism of the sociocultural model?

Your friend and roommate moves out without giving you any notice. You immediately focus all of your energy on the financial implications of your friend's departure and ways to save money. The defense mechanism that BEST explains your behavior is:

A person has a recurring dream of losing her dog. In her dream, she panics and looks for her dog everywhere. This dream is interpreted to reflect the patient's emotional stress over losing her mother, who is terminally ill. Which is an example of latent content?

A child learns how to use a straw by watching another child use one. This is an example of _____.

A patient participates in weekly therapy for several years, gradually becoming aware of the impact of early life events on present functioning. The form of psychotherapy that this patient is receiving is called:

If you recognize your worth as a person, Carl Rogers would say that you have developed: