Exam 1: Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context

The authors describe an example of conditioning in which cancer patients develop a negative reaction to a variety of people and things associated with their chemotherapy treatments. The phenomenon is called

In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual unconsciously block disturbing wishes, thoughts or experiences from awareness?

Freud called the anxiety that resulted from unconscious conflicts a ___________________.

Describe the development of moral therapy.

In which of the following defense mechanisms does an individual falsely attribute his or her own unacceptable feelings, impulses, or thoughts to another person?

The traditional tendency to stigmatize women as "hysterical" derived from Hippocrates' concept of

You have just read a newspaper article about a savage rape and murder. You wonder how someone could commit such a horrible crime. Then you recall from your study of Freudian theory that according to Freud, anyone could be a killer or rapist if ________ impulses are not well controlled.

Describe the development of biological treatments.

You just adopted a puppy and want to teach it to fetch the newspaper. What approach would B. F. Skinner advise you to take?

In the 19th century, John Grey, a well-known American psychiatrist, believed that mental illness was due to

The scientific study of psychological disorders is called

The first significant supporting evidence for a biological cause of a mental disorder was the 19th century discovery that the psychotic disorder called general paresis was caused by the same bacterial microorganism that causes

Explain psychoanalytic theory. Refer to concepts such as anxiety, defense mechanisms, and psychosexual development. Use examples to illustrate these concepts.

Ozzy Manson is a male rocker who wears outlandish makeup and women's clothing when performing on stage. This behavior is considered

In Freudian theory, "libido" and "thanatos" represent the two basic but opposing drives of

In keeping with an accepted treatment for mental illness in the 14th century, a physician treating King Charles VI of France had him moved to the countryside in order to

According to the authors of your textbook, the definition of a psychological disorder is associated with

All of the following are examples of defense mechanisms according to psychoanalytic theory EXCEPT

In the process of self-actualizing, emphasized in humanistic psychology, individuals

The continual interaction of biological, psychological, and social influences and their effect on behavior is considered