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AP Pscyh Quiz #12
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contemporary conceptions of what constitutes psychological disorders
impairs normal functioning
contemporary:
maladaptive
harmful to self/others
contemporary:
unjustifiable
no good reason
contemporary:
disturbing
raises concern
historical conceptions of what constitutes psychological disorders
evil spirits/demons → harsh treatment, lunacy
historical: atypical
unusual, not norm
DSM diagnosis
(symptoms checklist) and classification; no etiology (cause)
anxiety disorders:
agoraphobia
fear of open spaces
anxiety disorders:
panic disorder
panic attacks and fear of more
anxiety disorders:
generalized anxiety disorder
constant, low-level anxiety; no specific cause
bipolar disorder
mania + depression/ hypomania + depression
bipolar and related disorders: cyclothymic
less severe symptoms; lasts 2+ years
depressive disorders:
major depressive disorder
2+ weeks of ↓ mood, feelings of worthlessness, ↓ interest in pleasure activities
dissociative disorders:
dissociative identity disorder
(DID)
2+ distinct and altering personalities
feeding and eating disorders:
bulimia nervosa
binge/purge cycle
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QUESTION
George, a senior high school, was reminiscing with his friends about their first homecoming dance. He has many good memories of the dance, but is unable to remember the songs the band played in the middle of the dance. Explain how each of the following psychological concepts terms could help George's recollection or memory of his freshman-year homecoming dance • Flashbulb memory • Mood-congruent memory. Explain how each of the following psychological concepts could hinder George 's recollection or memory of his freshman-year homecoming dance. • Serial position effect • Retroactive interference • Misinformation effect
QUESTION
Which of the following disorders do Americans report most frequently? a. Schizophrenia. b. Mood disorders. c. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). d. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). e. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
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What term did Ernest Hilgard use to describe a split between different levels of consciousness? a. Hypnagogic imagery. b. REM sleep. c. Delta waves. d. Spindles. e. Dissociation.
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