Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

In classical psychoanalysis, what does the concept of "transference" refer to?

Why was Emil Kraeplin's lasting contribution to modern psychiatry in the area of diagnosis and classification of psychological disorders, rather than that of treatment?

Louie was barking like a dog and walking on his hands and knees.A professional thought the cause of Louie's problem was an excess of a specific neurotransmitter and prescribed a drug to treat him.What kind of professional was this most likely to be?

Which of the following terms for mental illness is related to movements of the moon and stars?

Jack and Kelly have been dating for six months.Kelly is not interested in continuing their relationship.She calls Jack and informs him that although she cares about him, she must end their relationship.Jack laughs and says, "Funny joke." Kelly states, "This is not a joke; I am serious." Jack then says, "I'll pick you up in an hour for dinner." Which defence mechanism does this example illustrate?

In 1895, how did neurologist Josef Breuer treat Anna O.'s hysterical symptoms?

Which of the following is NOT included as part of Freud's structure of the mind?

How do most mental health professionals view psychoanalysis as a treatment technique?

Compare and contrast the three traditional models of abnormal behaviour: supernatural, psychological, and biological.Mention key aspects of the explanations of abnormal behaviour and treatments of the mentally ill associated with each model.

In many parts of the world during the 1970s, what would an individual suffering from an anxiety disorder most likely have been prescribed?

What are two recent developments that have contributed to a multidimensional, integrative approach to psychopathology?

In which defence mechanism does an individual substitute behaviour, thoughts, or feelings that are the direct opposite of unacceptable ones?

When 20-year-old Larry was first identified as suffering from schizophrenia, his family wanted to know how the disorder would progress and how it would affect him in the future.In medical terms, what did the family want to know?

George, a male college student, began feeling sad and lonely.Although he is still able to go to classes and work at his job, George finds himself feeling down much of the time and he worries about what is happening to him.Which part of the definition of abnormality applies to his situation?

Which term refers to the study of the origins of a disorder?

You have just read a newspaper article about a savage rape and murder.You wonder how anyone could commit such a horrible crime.Then you recall from your study of Freudian theory that anyone could be a killer or rapist if certain impulses are not well controlled.Which term best describes these impulses?

The Electra complex is the psychosexual conflict that occurs at the phallic stage of development in girls.How is this complex characterized?

How does Gestalt therapy differ from psychoanalytic therapy?

According to psychoanalytic theory, the id operates according to the pleasure principle.What does that mean?

Realizing patients are often unaware of material previously recalled under hypnosis, Breuer and Freud hypothesized the existence of a concept considered one of the most important developments in the history of psychopathology.What was that concept?