Exam 2: Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

What are the Hutterites and the Anabaptist sects of Manitoba known for?

Minority groups in Canada (e.g., francophones, Aboriginal people, and recent immigrants) have similar rates of mental illness as those in the majority.

The dominant paradigm in Canada from the late 1800s until the middle of the 20ᵗʰ century was the ______________ paradigm.

Canadian psychologist Albert Bandura is well-known for his studies on:

This type of response to behaviour results in an increased probability of the behaviour later occurring again.

Defence mechanisms are part of the _________ of the ___________.

One's observable characteristics are called:

Interpersonal therapy, object relations theory, self-psychology are all part of which paradigm?

When children whose parents are critical and uninvolved grow up with sufficient financial security, they are protected from mental health problems.

What paradigm was used by the therapist in the following example? Joan was fired from her job, and her therapist attempted to help her see that this was not terrible, and that being fired may not mean she was a bad person.

While studying for an exam, Paul worked for 15 minutes before becoming tired. He decided that it would be better to work for another 30 minutes before taking a break. His behaviour is being guided by which part of his mind?

Esther's typical work day is twelve hours. Anytime she feels like taking a break, she quickly reminds herself that her parents emphasized hard work and dedication for success. Her ________ is most in control of her behaviour.

A study of genetic linkage in adolescents and young adults found that a locus on chromosome 9 is associated with enhanced risk for:

This paradigm assumes that normal and abnormal behaviour develop in the same way?

Primary process thinking, in Freudian theory, refers to:

In making general comments about cultures that could help clinicians be more cognizant of cultural differences, what must one be aware of to avoid stereotyping?

The reabsorption of a neurotransmitter after it has performed its function is called ________. It prevents further activity of the neurotransmitter.

Compare three of the major paradigms in psychopathology. In comparing these paradigms, be sure to indicate how the perspectives may appear incompatible, as well as how each one is complementary.

Neurotransmitters

Mental disorders can be the result of