Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

A patient participates in weekly therapy for several years, gradually becoming aware of the impact of early life events on present functioning. The form of psychotherapy the patient is receiving is called:

Which is NOT one of the three types of biological treatments used today?

According to the behavioral model, learning through observation is called _____.

"Thoughts, as well as overt behaviors, are acquired and modified by various forms of conditioning." The orientation of the author of this quote is MOST likely:

"Abnormal behaviors-indeed, all behaviors-are acquired through learning." Which model of abnormality does this quote MOST closely represent?

During the pre-clinical phase of a drug study, researchers are:

A general term used for theories such as Freud's, Adler's, and Jung's is:

Rogers' humanistic approach to therapy involves the use of support and acceptance for everything that the client says. This is called _____.

The view that religious views are defense mechanisms created by people to make life tolerable is MOST characteristic of:

A therapist listens carefully to a client's words and then attempts to show accurate empathy and genuineness. The hope is that the client will self-examine with acceptance and honesty. MOST likely, the therapist is:

Discuss how the humanistic-existential model and the biological model differ in their understanding of causes of abnormality.