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GRE Psychology: Clinical And Abnormal Psychology 2

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1. Recurrent use despite substance-related problems or danger






2. Frequently results from large - sudden changes or problems






3. Dependence and abuse of various substances






4. Binge eating with harmful ways to prevent weight gain (e.g. induced vomiting or laxative use)






5. Watered-down schizophrenia with few positive symptoms - if any






6. Index published by APA - found at most major libraries; montly compilation of 'nonevaluative summaries of the world'S literature in psychology'; in each issue - article abstracts arranged by topic; hardcopy version of PsycINFO






7. Characterized by obsessions or compulsions that are time-consuming - distressing - and disruptive; typical obsessions might be about locking the door - or becoming contaminated; typical compulsions might be checking behaviour - counting - or hand was






8. A - odd or eccentric; detachment - small range of emotion






9. Depressive episode by depressed mood - loss of interests - changes in weight or sleep - low energy - feelings of worthlessness - or thoughts of death; symptoms are present nearly every day for at least two weeks; females 2x likelier to be diagnosed;






10. Erroneous or distorted thinking






11. Direct physiological result of a medical problem (e.g. depression due to hypothyroidism)






12. Symptoms of MDD (i.e. lower mood) are present more days than not for more than 2 years - but never an actual depressive episode






13. Official APA journal - published monthly; archival - current issue - theoretical - and practical articles from all psychology






14. Frequently treated with anxiolytics






15. Recurrent panic attacks - persistent worry about another attack; often accompanied by mitral valve heart problem






16. Creating physical complaints through fabrication or self-infliction to assume sick role for attention






17. From vitamin B deficiency - loss of memory and orientation - often make up confabulations - Organic disorders that result from years of heavy drinking

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18. Ex. autism - indicated by severe problems with social skills - communication - and interests






19. One with a history of good social and interpersonal skills likelier to recover than antisocial individual






20. IQ 70 or below; mild 70-55 - moderate 55-40 - severe 40-25 - profound <25






21. Aka manic depression; indicated by depressive symptoms that alternate with manic symptoms; equally prevalent in genders






22. Abnormally absent; includes flat affect or restrictions in thought - speech - or behaviour






23. Schizophrenogenic mother






24. Major depressive disorder - dysthymic disorder - bipolar disorder






25. Presence of an identifiable stressor (e.g. divorce) that results in emotional difficulty and decreased function






26. Fear of a situation that might arise panic symptoms - and escape would be difficult; usually fear and avoidance of being outside the home or in crowds






27. Anxiety in response to a stimulus (e.g. flying - heights - needles - or driving)






28. Treatment/prevention programs that recognize and tailor to cultural differences; therapists beginning to be trained in customs and norms of various cultures to minimize Eurocentric bias and assumptions






29. Prevent documented psychosocial problems through contact with an at-risk group; proactive intervention; e.g. prenatal health care - Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) - and Head Start






30. Forgetting of events that occurred before the trauma






31. Use increase dopamine activity - produces schizophrenic-like paranoid symptoms






32. Imitating gestures of others






33. Assumption of 2+ identities that control behavior in different situations; formerly multiple personality disorder






34. Recessive - genetic deficiency of hexosaminidase A; symptoms that resemble psychological disorders (e.g. schizophrenia or dementia)






35. Multiaxial assessment - across five axes; clinical disorders and other conditions (group 1-15); personality disorders (group 16); General medical conditions; Psychosocial and environmental problems; Global assessment of functioning






36. Problems with attention - behaviour - and impulsivity; frequently treated with stimulants (e.g. Ritalin® and Adderall®)






37. Online format of Psychological Abstracts; access all psychology abstracts catalogued under search






38. Range from fetishes to arousal problems to gender discomfort; desire - arousal - orgasmic - and sexual pain disorders






39. Characterized by rigid - pervasive - culturally abnormal personality; A (odd or eccentric) - B (dramatic - emotional or erratic) - C (anxious or fearful)






40. Frequent disruption of sleep because of nightmares






41. Hall; founded 1892; governing body of psychology; purpose to 'advance psychology as a science - as a profession - and as a means of promoting human welfare'






42. Learned helplessness






43. Dyssomnias and parasomnias; insomnia - hypersomnia - narcolepsy - nightmare - sleep terror






44. Difficulty falling/staying asleep






45. Viewed schizophrenic world as simply misunderstood or artistic; felt they should not be treated






46. Anxiety around social or performance situations






47. Ex. Nocturnal enuresis - bed wetting - usually treated with behaviour modification






48. One has special talent or status






49. Abnormally present; delusions - perceptual hallucinations - nonsensical or disorganized speech - disorganized behaviour






50. B - dramatic - emotional or erratic; instability in relationships and emotions - impulsivity