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GRE Psychology: Clinical And Abnormal Psychology 2

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  • Answer 50 questions in 15 minutes.
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1. Irresistble impulse to gamble






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






3. B - dramatic - emotional or erratic; shallow or excess emotion - attention-seeking






4. Genetically inherited progressive degeneration of thought - emotion - and movement

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5. Inflated self-esteem - decreased sleep - talkativeness - flight of ideas - intense goal-directed activity - excessive pleasure-seeking






6. Many schizophrenic symptoms not fitting a particular type






7. Suddenly fleeing to a new location - forgetting true identity - and/or establishing a new identity






8. Reduce dopamine activity by blocking receptors; reducing schizophrenic symptoms (e.g. antipsychotic chlorpromazine); can cause Parkinsonès-like symptoms since they decrease dopamine activity






9. Parroting






10. Falling asleep uncontrollably during routine daily activity






11. Irrational concern about having a serious disease






12. 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






13. Excessive sleepiness






14. Frequent disruption of sleep because of nightmares






15. From thiamine deficiency - memory problems and eye dysfunctions - Organic disorders that result from years of heavy drinking

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16. Difficulty falling/staying asleep






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






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






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






20. Oppositional defiant disorder and conduct disorder; indicated by patterns of behaviour that violate rules - norms - or the rights of others






21. Major depressive disorder - dysthymic disorder - bipolar disorder






22. C - anxious or fearful; dependence and clinginess to others






23. Most common cause of mental retardation - results from trisomy of chromosome 21; older women have a greater chance of having a baby with Down syndrome






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






25. 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






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






27. Refusing to eat enough to maintain healthy weight; excessive concern about obesity






28. Frequent disruption of sleep because of screaming or crying






29. Form of mental retardation caused by iodine deficiency






30. Frequently results from large - sudden changes or problems






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






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






33. Published bimonthly by APA; various papers ranging from literature reviews to quantitative reviews






34. Schizophrenic symptoms accompanying a depressive episode






35. Founder of American Psychology Association (APA)






36. Motor immobility or waxy figure






37. Dependence and abuse of various substances






38. Inappropriate dress - agitation - shouting






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






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






41. Irresistible impulse to steal






42. Recurrent use despite substance-related problems or danger






43. Absence of appropriate emotion






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






45. Finding of depressed people tend to be more realistic than nondepressed






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






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






48. Indicated by preoccupation with delusions or auditory hallucinations






49. Persistent delusions of various types: erotomanic - grandiose - jealousy - persecutory - somatic






50. Male with one Y and 2 X chromosomes - hypogonadism and reduced fertility; other physical and behavioural differences and problems with varying severity

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