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What is Psychopathology?
(Define)
What are the 3 'D's?
Name and explain each.
What is the DSM?
Define 'Atheoretical'.
What does it mean in regards to abnormal psychology?
The term 'mental disorder' implies that there is a dysfunction in 1 or more area. What are some of the areas that a dysfunction may be occurring?
Define 'Symptoms'.
Define 'Signs'.
Define 'Syndrome'.
In regards to mental disorders, what is a variable course?
Name and explain the 3 common variable courses for mental disorders.
What is meant by 'variable severity'?
What % of adults suffer from a mental disorder in a standard year?
What is 'Comorbidity'?
(Define)
Define 'Prevalence'.
Define 'Incidence'.
Define 'Etiology'.
How long have mental disorders been around?
In what countries/cultures can mental illnesses occurs?
What is the 'supernatural tradition'.
Provide an example of a treatment method used by this approach.
What is the 'biological tradition'.
Provide an example of a treatment method used by this approach.
What is the 'psychological tradition'.
Provide an example of a treatment method used by this approach.
What is the 'scientist-practitioner model'?
Define 'evidence-based practice'.
What is meant by having an integrated approach?
Why is it important to have an integrated approach?
List some areas and factors that may interact to result in the development and presentation of psychopathology.
In regards to genes, explain what is meant by the term 'polygenic'.
How can genes influence psychopathology?
What is the Diathesis-Stress Model?
Define Diathesis.
Define Stress.
Explain what the 'Gene-enviroment correlational model' is.
Define the term 'epigenetics'.
Explain how neurotransmitters play a role in psychopathology.
Discuss the 'cause or effect' debate of neurotransmitters and psychopathology,
In regards to neurotransmitters and psychpathology, define 'agonists'.
In regards to neurotransmitters and psychpathology, define 'antagonists'.
What is meant by brain structure abnormalities in regards to psychopathology?
What are the 3 factors that make up the 'Psychological Perspective'?
What does 'Cognitive Science' focus on?
Explain.
What is 'Positive Psychology'?
Why are emotions important in the psychological perspective?
What are the 3 components of emotion?
Discuss the 'Sociocultural Perspective".
What impact does gender have?
What does the 'Developmental Perspective' focus on?
Why is development an important consideration?
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