Psy 270 Week 9 Final Exam Study Guide
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
How do we define abnormal behavior?
What is the DSM-IV definition?
Epidemiological terms
Incidence Prevalence
Co-morbidity
Review – Exam 1
Historical Perspectives
Supernatural Biological Psychological Identify each perspectives explanation for the cause of behavior and treatment methods, key figures and their contributions.
1
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Physiological explanations of abnormal behavior
Pathogen/disease Genetic flaw (chromosomal abnormality v. genetic mutation) Diathesis-stress model Explain and give an example of each pathway to mental illness
Review – Exam 1
Behavioral Genetics
What does it aim to study? (Hint: heritability) Identify and explain the basic research methods.
○ Twin …show more content…
studies ○ Family studies ○ Adoption studies
Review – Exam 1
Know the basic neurotransmitters implicated in psychopathology
How are neurotransmitters thought to contribute to mental illness? What suggests that abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity are not the sole cause of mental illness?
2
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Clinical assessment
Reliability Validity Standardization What do these terms mean?
How are they related to the various types of psychological tests?
Review – Exam 1
Mental Status Exam
What are its components?
Psychological testing
Projective tests Objective tests Explain the difference between each type and give two examples of each.
Review – Exam 1
How is neuroimaging used in assessment/diagnosis? Identify some of the issues associated with the current revision of the DSM.
3
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Characteristics of depressed mood Characteristics of manic mood Major Depression Postpartum Depression SAD Dysthymia
Know the characteristics and general information about each unipolar disorder
Review – Exam 1
Bipolar I Bipolar II Cyclothymia
Know Kno the basic characteristics and general information about each disorder.
Mood disorders
Identify and explain the suggested causes Identify and explain the treatment methods
Review – Exam 1
Suicide
Ideation Attempt Completion Know the general frequency and demographics for each subdivision Identify and explain some potential methods of suicide prevention
4
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Anxiety
Disorders
Identify and explain characteristic symptoms
○ Anxiety ○ Panic attacks ○ Phobias ○ Obsessions ○ Compulsions
Review – Exam 1
Anxiety disorders
Identify the criteria for diagnosis of
○ GAD ○ OCD ○ Panic disorder ○ Phobias Specific Social Agoraphobia
Review – Exam 1
Anxiety disorders
Identify and explain the causes of anxiety disorders Explain how learning contributes to anxiety disorders.
○ What does the preparedness model suggest?
5
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Identify and explain treatments for anxiety disorders
Systematic desensitization Interoceptive exposure Exposure and response prevention Relaxation/breathing CBT Medication
6
Review – Exam 1
How do we define abnormal behavior?
What is the DSM-IV definition?
Epidemiological terms
Incidence Prevalence
Co-morbidity
Review – Exam 1
Historical Perspectives
Supernatural Biological Psychological Identify each perspectives explanation for the cause of behavior and treatment methods, key figures and their contributions.
1
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Physiological explanations of abnormal behavior
Pathogen/disease Genetic flaw (chromosomal abnormality v. genetic mutation) Diathesis-stress model Explain and give an example of each pathway to mental illness
Review – Exam 1
Behavioral Genetics
What does it aim to study? (Hint: heritability) Identify and explain the basic research methods.
○ Twin …show more content…
studies ○ Family studies ○ Adoption studies
Review – Exam 1
Know the basic neurotransmitters implicated in psychopathology
How are neurotransmitters thought to contribute to mental illness? What suggests that abnormalities in neurotransmitter activity are not the sole cause of mental illness?
2
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Clinical assessment
Reliability Validity Standardization What do these terms mean?
How are they related to the various types of psychological tests?
Review – Exam 1
Mental Status Exam
What are its components?
Psychological testing
Projective tests Objective tests Explain the difference between each type and give two examples of each.
Review – Exam 1
How is neuroimaging used in assessment/diagnosis? Identify some of the issues associated with the current revision of the DSM.
3
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Characteristics of depressed mood Characteristics of manic mood Major Depression Postpartum Depression SAD Dysthymia
Know the characteristics and general information about each unipolar disorder
Review – Exam 1
Bipolar I Bipolar II Cyclothymia
Know Kno the basic characteristics and general information about each disorder.
Mood disorders
Identify and explain the suggested causes Identify and explain the treatment methods
Review – Exam 1
Suicide
Ideation Attempt Completion Know the general frequency and demographics for each subdivision Identify and explain some potential methods of suicide prevention
4
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Anxiety
Disorders
Identify and explain characteristic symptoms
○ Anxiety ○ Panic attacks ○ Phobias ○ Obsessions ○ Compulsions
Review – Exam 1
Anxiety disorders
Identify the criteria for diagnosis of
○ GAD ○ OCD ○ Panic disorder ○ Phobias Specific Social Agoraphobia
Review – Exam 1
Anxiety disorders
Identify and explain the causes of anxiety disorders Explain how learning contributes to anxiety disorders.
○ What does the preparedness model suggest?
5
9/13/2011
Review – Exam 1
Identify and explain treatments for anxiety disorders
Systematic desensitization Interoceptive exposure Exposure and response prevention Relaxation/breathing CBT Medication
6