Exam 2: Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Positive reinforcement increases behaviour; negative reinforcement reduces or eliminates behaviour.

Which of the following statements about time-limited psychotherapy is NOT TRUE?

The psychoanalytic paradigm rests upon the assumption that psychopathology is the result of:

The analyst's feelings towards the client are referred to as:

A survey (von Ranson & Robinson, 2006)of therapists treating eating disorder clients suggested that a(n)_____________ approach may be the norm rather than the exception.

Researchers in the area of molecular genetics often think that disorders are due to gene-environment interactions.

Fiona gets a blood test, and faints when blood begins to be drawn by the technician. What is the unconditioned response in this illustration?

The assumption that environmental factors are a partial cause of concordance equally in MZ and DZ pairs is called:

Sam is angry at his boss for passing over him for a promotion. Instead, he goes home and argues with his wife. This is an illustration of

Tannock and her colleagues from the Hospital For Sick Children in Toronto argue that the following is involved in the development of ADHD:

Paul Okalik, the Minister of Health and Justice in Nunavut resigned from his post due to

Sam is generally described as easy going, whereas his brother is more difficult. Describing them in this way is making reference to their

One's observable characteristics are called:

Interpersonal therapy (IPT)will be most helpful for:

In a study on schizophrenic clients from Ontario psychiatric hospitals, Coons et al. (1956, 1970)found that:

Henry is a 12 year old boy from Calgary who is struggling in school. His teachers and his parents suspect that he has ADHD. What form of treatment is Henry most likely to receive?

The authors of your textbook conclude that the results of a Canadian survey on the causes of illness, both physical and mental:

When someone has a diathesis for a disorder, it means they will eventually develop the disorder.

Bullying, including cyberbullying, has become a big concern in schools, especially with the proliferation of social media. How is bullying related to abnormal behaviour?

Which of the following is true about Bandura's philosophy about psychological research?