Abnormal Psychology Questions
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What does Susan Nolen Hoeksema say women do when depressed?
Which of the following is a drug that can be used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)?-Xanax-Clozaril-Adderall-Lithium
On the advice of her therapist, Thora decides to treat her fear of heights by exposing herself to heights using a hierarchy of stimuli related to her phobia. Which form of therapy is she using?-aversion therapy-play therapy-free association-systematic desensitization
Marlena tells her therapist that she often feels helpless and unable to accomplish her goals. Her therapist responds by acknowledging her feelings, restating what she has told him, and clarifying the feelings behind what Marlena is expressing. What aspect of client-centered therapy is this?-unconditional positive regard-personal growth-active listening-indirect empathy
What led our ancestors to fear snakes, spiders, and other animals?
How many women are affected by GAD
The three (*sometimes 4) D's of psychology
How long does someone need to show symptoms of depression before being diagnosed?
12oz beer5oz wine1.5oz of 80-proof liquor
brain atrophy-deficiency in vitamin B1-chronic memory problems-increased ventricles-cirrhosis of liver (liver cells engorged with fat impending functioning; cell death leaves scar tissues which obstructs blood flow)
a type of neurotransmitter called endogenous opioids = "pleasure chemicals"-can lead to symptoms related to opioid withdrawal when not consuming alcohol
-number of drinks-how quickly drinks were consumed-time since person has last eaten-person's body weight-person's gender (women have less total water content in their bodies)0.08% BAC is legal limit for driving in North America
natural reward paths-"crash" is dopamine activity much lower than initial baseline-cross-sensitivity: generalization of one dependence to another (e.g. sugar)
alcohol withdrawal-headaches, weakness, tremors, anxiety, higher BP, seizures, increased heart and breathing rates-heavier drinker: fever, agitation, irritability, confusion, shaking, convulsions, visual hallucinations (delirium tremens)
1. mesolimbic path --from VT to NAcc and other--reward, memory, motivation, intense emotions2. mesocortical path--from VT to prefrontal cortex--reward, motivation, hallucinations, disordered thinking3. Nigrostriatal path--substantia nigra to striatum--motor control--degeneration in Parkinson's4. Tuberoinfundibular path--hypothalamus to pituitary gland--secretion of hormones
validate that pain is in the patient's head, reward the person for less focus on pain, relaxation training
Changing emotional triggersChanging cognitions regarding symptoms Change their behaviors"stop being sick"
symptoms can be role-played, no deficits in implicit memory, detection differs by clinician, symptoms may emerge after treatment
address impulsive behaviors, modulate emotionality, improve self-esteem and relationships, promote happiness and connectedness
COMPLEX SOMATIC SYMPTOM disorder ILLNESS ANXIETY disorderFUNCTIONAL NEUROLOGICAL disorder