In science, the perspectives used to explain phenomena are known as: |
paradigms |
The model of abnormality that cites physical processes as being the key to behavior is the: |
biological model |
The model of abnormality that examines the effects of society and culture is the: |
sociocultural model |
The model of abnormality that focuses on unconscious internal processes and conflicts in behavior is the: |
psychodynamic model |
"Understanding a person’s unconscious processes is critical in explaining abnormality." Which model of abnormality does this quote most closely represent? |
psychodynamic model |
The model of abnormality that focuses on learning is the: |
behavioral model |
The model of abnormality that concentrates on thinking is the: |
cognitive model |
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is used most often in the treatment of: |
depression |
According to Freud’s psychodynamic theory, ineffective interaction of the id, ego, and superego can lead to entrapment at a developmental level. This is called: |
fixation |
A general term used for theories such as Freud’s, Adler’s, and Jung’s is: |
psychodynamic |
According to psychoanalytic theory, which of the following is true regarding dreams? |
they reflect our unconscious desires and needs |
According to Freud, another term for the symbolic meaning of dreams is: |
latent content |
Evidence that supports the effectiveness of psychodynamic therapies has come from: |
individual case studies |
Systematic desensitization has been shown to be especially effective in the treatment of: |
phobias |
According to ______, the self-actualization motive plays an important part in human functioning. |
humanists |
The term for the form of psychotherapy pioneered by Carl Rogers is: |
client-centered |
Gestalt therapy is similar to mindfulness techniques in its emphasis on: |
focusing on the here and now |
The model of abnormality that pays particular attention to a client’s family structure, societal norms, and a client’s roles in society is: |
sociocultural model |
Multicultural theorists would explain the higher levels of mental illness among poor people as most likely due to: |
social factors leading to stress |
A feminist therapist would most likely focus on: |
how prejudice and discrimination impact women. |
operant conditioning |
behavior learned by means of receiving a reward |
classical conditioning |
learning occurs by temporal association; two events occur repeatedly and close together in time so that they become fused in the subject’s mind |
modeling |
modeling learning by imitating others; copying behavior |
self-efficacy |
the belief that one can master a situation and produce positive outcomes |
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