Exam 2: Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

The two-factor theory explains the persistence of phobias in a way that simple classical conditioning cannot, by adding a __________ component to the process.

Geris is a clinical psychologist whose therapeutic approach reflects the view that thinking and behaviour are learned and thus can be changed. Further, her approach essentially follows the views expressed by Bandura's social learning theory. Which of the following is most likely Geris' treatment approach?

Freud believed that girls desired their fathers to gain what they strongly desire - a penis. Freud referred to this desire for the father as the

Patients suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) are described as autonomic restrictors because they consistently show less responsivity on ANS measures of arousal (such as heart rate and blood pressure).

Which of the following statements is NOT true of the existential approach?

Watson's most famous application of the process of "stimulus-stimulus learning" was to the acquisition of

According to the text, which of the following is NOT a general aim of theories about mental disorders?

According to the diathesis-stress perspective, a diathesis is __________, while a stress is __________.

Which of the following statements concerning neurotransmitters is NOT true?

Research into the genetic basis of psychiatric disorders typically takes one of three forms. These three methods are:

Describe the biopsychosocial model - briefly contrasting it with the diathesis-stress model if you can. More importantly, what are the factors in the biopsychosocial model that interact to determine human behavior? What does it mean to say that they are dynamically and reciprocally interacting? Illustrate this with an example of a process that beings in infancy but where disorder is not apparent until adolescence or later. Use the example of Hailey at the beginning of the chapter if you wish.

Which seventeenth-century English philosopher thought that aggression and self-interest were inborn features of all humans?

What are the three levels of consciousness as distinguished by Freud?

Describe mindfulness as a form of clinical intervention. Describe the components and processes of mindfulness as well as some types of mindfulness-based interventions. Identify some mental health problems that it has been shown to be effective in treating. Using information from the chapter, state one possible mechanism by which mindfulness could be helpful in treating these problems.

The hypothalamus

The superego

Which of the following statements concerning the ego is true?

In the diathesis-stress perspective the diathesis refers to a predisposition to develop a disorder.

Regarding the HPA axis which of the following statements is true?

Briefly describe Rosenhan's (1973) study in which normal people were admitted to psychiatric hospitals. Upon what basis were they admitted? What diagnosis were they given? How were they viewed and treated once admitted?