Exam 3: Models of Abnormality

"When I was young, I met a large dog. I wasn't afraid of the dog, but as I tried to pet it, the dog snarled and jumped at me. I have been afraid of dogs ever since." A therapist who assumes that this sentence describes a phobia acquired from classical conditioning MOST likely favors which model of abnormality?

According to family systems theory, families that show "disengagement" are characterized by:

According to psychoanalytic theory, infants are in the _____ stage.

The superego can also be called the _____.

Humanists would say that an individual who cares about others, is spontaneous, courageous, and independent is:

Which theory has its roots in the philosophical idea that people are dynamic beings, giving meaning to their existence through their actions?

Which contemporary psychodynamic approach holds that therapists are key figures in the lives of patients-figures whose reactions and beliefs should be included in the therapy?

According to Freud, a woman's pleasure from nursing her baby is reflected in which part of the personality?

"Humans are born with freedom yet do not 'naturally' strive to reach their full growth potential." The psychologist who would MOST closely agree with this statement would be:

Evidence that supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has come from:

According to _____, human beings are driven to self-actualize, or to fulfill their natural potential for goodness and growth.

Which statement is NOT an appropriate criticism of the sociocultural model?

Which of the following psychological difficulties is reported most often by American Indians?

Ramon tries not to do bad things (he feels guilty when he does) and to live up to his parents' expectations. According to psychoanalytic theory, he has a well-developed _____.

Huntington's disease has been traced to a loss of cells in the:

Gestalt therapy is similar to mindfulness techniques in its emphasis on:

Teresa has been told that her course of therapy is likely to take a year or more because it involves the reshaping of her personality and that takes many sessions. Her therapy is MOST likely:

Relationships are the focus of the psychodynamic approach called _____ theory.

Which would be MOST likely to use skillful frustration as a part of therapy?

According to Freud, another term for the symbolic meaning of dreams is: