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GRE Psychology: Clinical And Abnormal Psychology 2

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1. A - odd or eccentric; eccentricity - distorted reality






2. A component of many different anxiety disorders - lasts for a discrete period of time often <10 min; overwhelming feelings of danger or need to escape - expressed as an intense fear of dying or 'going crazy'; accompanied by sweating - trembling - pou






3. Psychology taken into community (community centres or schools) rather than individuals go to clinics and universities; emphasizes respect - recognizes logistics that keep needy people from seeking help






4. Ex. Tourette'S syndrome is indicated by motor and vocal tics






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






6. Paranoid - disorganized - catatonic - undifferentiated - residual






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






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






9. Major depressive disorder - dysthymic disorder - bipolar disorder






10. B - dramatic - emotional or erratic; disregard for rights of others - absence of guilt






11. Antisocial - borderline - histrionic - narcissistic






12. Irresistible impulse to set fires






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






14. Motor immobility or waxy figure






15. Recurrent use despite substance-related problems or danger






16. Type of mother who 'causes' children to become schizophrenic






17. Formerly dementia praecox - renamed by Eugene Bleuler as 'Split mind' from reality; symptoms may be positive or negative






18. Difficulty falling/staying asleep






19. Hallucinations or delusions are present; schizophrenia - schizoaffective disorder - delusional disorder - shared psychotic disorder






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






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






22. Frequent disruption of sleep because of screaming or crying






23. Irresistible urge dictates behaviour - giving in lessens tension - though disruptive to overall functioning; kleptomania - pyromania - pathological gambling - trichotillomania






24. Manifested by physical or bodily symptoms that cause reduced functioning; conversion disorder - hypochondriasis; formerly 'psychosomatic' disorders






25. 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






26. Gestures - mannerisms - or grimacing






27. Cognitive problems (memory - spatial tasks - or language) that result from a medical condition; may be result of Alzheimer'S - Parkinson'S - Huntington'S - or Pick'S disease






28. Imitating gestures of others






29. Indicated by disturbed consciousness (awareness - attention - focus) and cognition (memory disorientation)






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






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






32. Founder of American Psychology Association (APA)






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






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






35. Many schizophrenic symptoms not fitting a particular type






36. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa






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






38. Studies biological - behavioural and social impacts on health and illness; Important finding: increased stress leads to higher likelihood of sickness - social support is associated with better health outcomes






39. Absence of appropriate emotion






40. Diathesis-stress theory; physiological predisposition (excess dopamine) paired with external stressor






41. Schizophrenia develops suddenly in response to a particular event - higher rate of recovery






42. Dependence and abuse of various substances






43. Schizophrenia develops gradually - lower rate of recovery






44. Usually treated with behavioural therapies that expose patient to anxiety-provoking stimulus to change response (i.e. systematic desensitization and flooding)






45. (Not book definition) an irreversible - progressive brain disorder - characterized by the deterioration of memory - language - and eventually - physical functioning

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46. 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






47. Paranoid - schizoid - schizotypal






48. 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'






49. Irresistible impulse to steal






50. Depression resulting from particular events - similar to Martin Seligman'S learned helplessness







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