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GRE Psychology: Clinical And Abnormal Psychology 2

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1. 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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2. Aka hebephrenic schizophrenia; indicated by disorganized speech and behaviour - and flat affect






3. Exposure to trauma that results in decreased ability to function and recurrent thoughts and anxiety about the incident; often linked to war veterans or victims of violence






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

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5. Psychological problems converted to bodily symptoms; generally relate to voluntary movement and may be manifested as 'paralysis'; formerly known as 'hysteria' by Freud






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






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






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






9. Persistent thoughts






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






11. C - anxious or fearful; social inhibitions hypersensitivity - perceptions of inadequacy






12. Aka folie a deux; when two people have shared delusions






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






14. Paranoid - schizoid - schizotypal






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






16. Delirium and dementia related to Alzheimer'S - Parkinson'S and alcoholism)






17. 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






18. Irresistible impulse to set fires






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






20. Founder of American Psychology Association (APA)






21. Gestures - mannerisms - or grimacing






22. Frequently results from large - sudden changes or problems






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






24. Inappropriate dress - agitation - shouting






25. Abnormal movements - behaviours - emotions - perceptions during sleep; usually between transitions of wake to non-REM or wake to REM; somnambulism - sleep terrors - etc.






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






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






28. Mental retardation - learning disorders - developmental disorders - attention-deficit and disruptive behaviour disorders - tic disorders - elimination disorders






29. Onset between late adolescence and mid-30s; process vs. reactive






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






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






32. Irresistble impulse to gamble






33. Mental disorders - diagnostic criteria - official numerical codes - first published 1952 - for clinical - research and educational use; 4th edition 1994 - text revision 2000 - DSM V 2012






34. Avoidant - dependent - obsessive-compulsive






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






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






37. 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'






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






39. Inability to recall information relating to trauma






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






41. Repetitive behaviors or mental acts






42. Form of mental retardation caused by iodine deficiency






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






44. Major depressive disorder - dysthymic disorder - bipolar disorder






45. 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






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






47. C - anxious or fearful; excessive orderliness and control - perfectionism - rigid conformity to rules and moral codes






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






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






50. A - odd or eccentric; distrust - suspicion