Exam 2: Models of Abnormal Behavior

A common myth about behavioral approaches assumes that ____.

Joseph, a student in the abnormal psychology class, says, "Why are we studying Freud? All he ever talked about was sex and his theory is totally outdated!" A valid response from his professor would be ____.

Which statement about classical conditioning is accurate?

Classical conditioning is a form of associative learning.What exactly is associated?

In the diathesis-stress theory, the diathesis is ____.

Because Joan suffers from depression, Dr.Adler has prescribed a medication that alters sensitivity and receptivity to ____ at the receptor sites in her brain.For Justin, who suffers from anxiety, Dr.Adler prescribes a drug that affects receptor reactivity to ____.

As a person-centered therapist, Dr.Finn wants his clients to discover their strengths and their full potential.Dr.Finn would most likely do which of the following?

Autonomic nervous system reactivity in humans appears to be ____.

The existential and humanistic approaches differ from one another in that the existentialists emphasize ____.

When John was growing up, he saw his older brother severely beaten by their father after the brother was caught drinking a beer.Since then, John has never had a beer in his life.What form of learning does this best illustrate?

Briefly describe the biological model of psychopathology.Be sure to include a discussion of brain structure and communication among brain structures and the role each may play in the development of psychological problems.

A psychologist who sees a client's problems as caused by a lack of useful, productive behaviors and lack of consequences following inappropriate actions probably supports which model of psychopathology?

Dr.White says, "Psychopathology is learned through a person's interactions with his or her environment." Dr.White's statement reflects which psychological model?

Of the following, which client would be most likely to benefit from psychoanalysis?

Models are often utilized by scientists to ____.

Faith says that she agrees with the diathesis-stress view of psychopathology that ____.

Joseph is a hardheaded scientist who puts high value on objective investigation and the clear definition of terms.The model of psychopathology he is most likely to value is ____.

Patients in psychoanalysis unconsciously attempt to impede their treatment by preventing exposure of repressed material.This process is referred to as ____.

According to Rogers, behavior disorders are the result of ____.

Dr.Young says, "My client faced such severe traumas in her first two years of life that her emotional development was arrested in that period.The result is that although she is 29 years old, she is passive and feels helpless." Dr.Young is describing the psychodynamic concept of ____.