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Definition
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humanistic theory
Hypnosis, psychoanalysis-like free association and dream analysis, and balance of the id,
ego, and superego.
Which treatment was used to cure evil demons taking over a victims body?
Classical conditioning, systematic desensitization, and operant conditioning.
Person-centered therapy with unconditional positive regard.
Definition
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behavioral model
A traumatic ride on a Ferris wheel at a young age was most likely to have been the initial
cause of Juanita's fear of heights. Her strong emotional reaction to heights is likely to
maintain or even increase her fear. The initial development of the phobia is likely a result of
__________ influences; however, ____________ influences are likely perpetuating the phobia.
choose from: (behavioral, biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
Jane's husband was an unemployed jerk who spent his life chasing women other than his
wife. Jan, now happily divorced, can't understand why the smell of his brand of aftershave
causes her to become nauseated. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral,
biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
Classical conditioning, systematic desensitization, and operant conditioning.
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Definition
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F, the gene-environment correlation model
T or F: According to the diathesis-stress model, people inherit a vulnerability to express
certain traits or behaviors that may be activated under certain stress conditions.
Maria should recover quickly with no intervention necessary. Without treatment, John will
deteriorate rapidly. (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
T or F: The idea that individuals may have a genetic endowment to increase the probability
that they will experience stressful life events and therefore trigger a vulnerability is in
accordance with the diatheses-stress model.
T or F: The first 20 pairs of chromosomes program the development of the body and brain.
Definition
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moral therapy
Which neurotransmitter seems to be involved in our emergency reactions or alarm
responses? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine?)
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
Greg fell into a lake as a baby and almost drowned. Even though Greg has o recollection
of the event, he hates to be around large bodies of water. (learned helplessness,
modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social
interaction and relationship development.
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Definition
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brain stem
This area contains part of the reticular activating system and coordinates movement with
sensory output: (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Juanita was scared to death of the tarantula, even though she knew it wasn't likely to hurt
her. (learned helplessness, modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Movement, breathing, and sleeping depend on the ancient part of the brain, which is
present in most animals. (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Definition
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learned helplessness
Maria should recover quickly with no intervention necessary. Without treatment, John will
deteriorate rapidly. (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
Josh stopped trying to please his father because he never knows whether his father will be
proud or outraged. (learned helplessness, modeling, prepared learning, or implicit
memory)
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Juanita was scared to death of the tarantula, even though she knew it wasn't likely to hurt
her. (learned helplessness, modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
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Definition
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F, (first 22 pairs)
T or F: The first 20 pairs of chromosomes program the development of the body and brain.
Treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social
interaction and relationship development.
Which treatment was used to cure evil demons taking over a victims body?
T or F: Environmental events alone influence the development of our behavior and
personalities.
Definition
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psychoanalytic theory
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
Person-centered therapy with unconditional positive regard.
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
Hypnosis, psychoanalysis-like free association and dream analysis, and balance of the id,
ego, and superego.
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Definition
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modeling
Nathan, a 16-year-old, finds it more difficult than his 7-year-old sister to adjust to his
parents' recent divorce. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral, biological,
emotional, social, or developmental?)
Maria should recover quickly with no intervention necessary. Without treatment, John will
deteriorate rapidly. (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Definition
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implicit memory
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social
interaction and relationship development.
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Greg fell into a lake as a baby and almost drowned. Even though Greg has o recollection
of the event, he hates to be around large bodies of water. (learned helplessness,
modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
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Definition
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midbrain
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
This area contains part of the reticular activating system and coordinates movement with
sensory output: (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Definition
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prepared learning
Elizabeth visited the campus mental health center because of her increasing feelings of
guilt and anxiety: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
Juanita was scared to death of the tarantula, even though she knew it wasn't likely to hurt
her. (learned helplessness, modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Josh stopped trying to please his father because he never knows whether his father will be
proud or outraged. (learned helplessness, modeling, prepared learning, or implicit
memory)
Movement, breathing, and sleeping depend on the ancient part of the brain, which is
present in most animals. (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
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Definition
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gender
The likelihood of your having a particular phobia is powerfully influenced by your
_____________.
What we ________ is strongly influenced by our social environments.
The pattern a disorder follows can be chronic, time limited, or episodic. (presenting
problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
Treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social
interaction and relationship development.
Definition
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frontal lobe
Which neurotransmitter is a switch that turns on various brain circuits? (GABA, serotonin,
dopamine, or norepinephrine, )
How many people in the population as a whole suffer from OCD? (presenting problem,
prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
More than 80% of the neurons in the human ventral nervous system are contained in this
part of the brain, which gives us distinct qualities:
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Definition
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GABA
Which neurotransmitter seems to be involved in our emergency reactions or alarm
responses? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine?)
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Which neurotransmitter binds to neuron receptor sites, inhibiting postsynaptic activity and
reducing overall arousal? (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
This area contains part of the reticular activating system and coordinates movement with
sensory output: (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Definition
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impairment in functioning, and dysfunction
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
T or F: The idea that individuals may have a genetic endowment to increase the probability
that they will experience stressful life events and therefore trigger a vulnerability is in
accordance with the diatheses-stress model.
Three weeks ago, Jane stopped showering, refused to leave her apartment and started
watching television talk shows. Threats of being fired have failed to bring Jane back to
reality and she continues to spend her days staring blankly at the television screen. Which
of the dimensions describes her behavior?
Jane's husband was an unemployed jerk who spent his life chasing women other than his
wife. Jan, now happily divorced, can't understand why the smell of his brand of aftershave
causes her to become nauseated. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral,
biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
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Definition
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fear
What we ________ is strongly influenced by our social environments.
T or F: Environmental events alone influence the development of our behavior and
personalities.
Which neurotransmitter is a switch that turns on various brain circuits? (GABA, serotonin,
dopamine, or norepinephrine, )
The likelihood of your having a particular phobia is powerfully influenced by your
_____________.
Definition
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biological
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Greg fell into a lake as a baby and almost drowned. Even though Greg has o recollection
of the event, he hates to be around large bodies of water. (learned helplessness,
modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
The fact that some phobias are more common than others (such as fear of heights and
snakes) and may have contributed to the survival of the species in the past suggests that
phobias may be genetically prewired. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral,
biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
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etiology
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
A large number of studies have demonstrated that the greater the number and frequency
of _______________ relationships and ___________ , the longer you are likely to live.
Biological, psychological, and social influences all contribute to a variety of disorders:
(presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Definition
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distress
Movement, breathing, and sleeping depend on the ancient part of the brain, which is
present in most animals. (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Josh stopped trying to please his father because he never knows whether his father will be
proud or outraged. (learned helplessness, modeling, prepared learning, or implicit
memory)
Miguel recently began feeling sad and lonely. Although still able to function at work and
fulfill other responsibilities, he finds himself feeling down much of the time and he worries
about what is happening to him. Which of the definitions of abnormality apply to Miguel's
situation?
Greg fell into a lake as a baby and almost drowned. Even though Greg has o recollection
of the event, he hates to be around large bodies of water. (learned helplessness,
modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
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Definition
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behavioral, emotional
A traumatic ride on a Ferris wheel at a young age was most likely to have been the initial
cause of Juanita's fear of heights. Her strong emotional reaction to heights is likely to
maintain or even increase her fear. The initial development of the phobia is likely a result of
__________ influences; however, ____________ influences are likely perpetuating the phobia.
choose from: (behavioral, biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
T or F: The idea that individuals may have a genetic endowment to increase the probability
that they will experience stressful life events and therefore trigger a vulnerability is in
accordance with the diatheses-stress model.
Classical conditioning, systematic desensitization, and operant conditioning.
Jane's husband was an unemployed jerk who spent his life chasing women other than his
wife. Jan, now happily divorced, can't understand why the smell of his brand of aftershave
causes her to become nauseated. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral,
biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
Definition
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T
T or F: The first 20 pairs of chromosomes program the development of the body and brain.
T or F: No individual genes have been identified that cause any major psychological
disorders.
T or F: Environmental events alone influence the development of our behavior and
personalities.
T or F: The idea that individuals may have a genetic endowment to increase the probability
that they will experience stressful life events and therefore trigger a vulnerability is in
accordance with the diatheses-stress model.
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Definition
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serotonin
Which neurotransmitter is a switch that turns on various brain circuits? (GABA, serotonin,
dopamine, or norepinephrine, )
Which neurotransmitter binds to neuron receptor sites, inhibiting postsynaptic activity and
reducing overall arousal? (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Definition
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exorcism; burning at the stake
T or F: The first 20 pairs of chromosomes program the development of the body and brain.
Classical conditioning, systematic desensitization, and operant conditioning.
Which treatment was used to cure evil demons taking over a victims body?
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
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prognosis
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Maria should recover quickly with no intervention necessary. Without treatment, John will
deteriorate rapidly. (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
This area contains part of the reticular activating system and coordinates movement with
sensory output: (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Definition
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equifinality
Which neurotransmitter seems to be involved in our emergency reactions or alarm
responses? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine?)
Treating institutionalized patients as normally as possible and encouraging social
interaction and relationship development.
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
The pattern a disorder follows can be chronic, time limited, or episodic. (presenting
problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
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Definition
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social, contacts
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
A large number of studies have demonstrated that the greater the number and frequency
of _______________ relationships and ___________ , the longer you are likely to live.
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Nathan, a 16-year-old, finds it more difficult than his 7-year-old sister to adjust to his
parents' recent divorce. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral, biological,
emotional, social, or developmental?)
Definition
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behavioral, or emotional
The fact that some phobias are more common than others (such as fear of heights and
snakes) and may have contributed to the survival of the species in the past suggests that
phobias may be genetically prewired. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral,
biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
Three weeks ago, Jane stopped showering, refused to leave her apartment and started
watching television talk shows. Threats of being fired have failed to bring Jane back to
reality and she continues to spend her days staring blankly at the television screen. Which
of the dimensions describes her behavior?
A traumatic ride on a Ferris wheel at a young age was most likely to have been the initial
cause of Juanita's fear of heights. Her strong emotional reaction to heights is likely to
maintain or even increase her fear. The initial development of the phobia is likely a result of
__________ influences; however, ____________ influences are likely perpetuating the phobia.
choose from: (behavioral, biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
Jane's husband was an unemployed jerk who spent his life chasing women other than his
wife. Jan, now happily divorced, can't understand why the smell of his brand of aftershave
causes her to become nauseated. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral,
biological, emotional, social, or developmental?)
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Definition
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course
The effect of social and interpersonal factors on the expression of physical and
psychological disorders may differ with _____________.
Which neurotransmitter is a switch that turns on various brain circuits? (GABA, serotonin,
dopamine, or norepinephrine, )
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
The pattern a disorder follows can be chronic, time limited, or episodic. (presenting
problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
Definition
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developmental
Greg fell into a lake as a baby and almost drowned. Even though Greg has o recollection
of the event, he hates to be around large bodies of water. (learned helplessness,
modeling, prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Nathan, a 16-year-old, finds it more difficult than his 7-year-old sister to adjust to his
parents' recent divorce. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral, biological,
emotional, social, or developmental?)
A large number of studies have demonstrated that the greater the number and frequency
of _______________ relationships and ___________ , the longer you are likely to live.
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Cerebral cortex
More than 80% of the neurons in the human ventral nervous system are contained in this
part of the brain, which gives us distinct qualities:
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
How many people in the population as a whole suffer from OCD? (presenting problem,
prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
Definition
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age
The effect of social and interpersonal factors on the expression of physical and
psychological disorders may differ with _____________.
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
The pattern a disorder follows can be chronic, time limited, or episodic. (presenting
problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
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Definition
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patient placed in a socially facilitative environment.
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
Biological, psychological, and social influences all contribute to a variety of disorders:
(presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
In historical times, what was a common treatment for maladaptive behavior caused by
poor social and culutral influences within the environment?
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
Definition
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prevalence
Which neurotransmitter is a switch that turns on various brain circuits? (GABA, serotonin,
dopamine, or norepinephrine, )
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
How many people in the population as a whole suffer from OCD? (presenting problem,
prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or etiology?)
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
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Definition
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bloodletting; induced vomiting
Which treatment was used to cure evil demons taking over a victims body?
Which treatment reflected the humoral theory or the belief that normal functioning of the
brain required a balance of four bodily fluids or humors?
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Which neurotransmitter seems to be involved in our emergency reactions or alarm
responses? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine?)
Definition
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norepinephrine
Which neurotransmitter seems to be involved in our emergency reactions or alarm
responses? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine?)
The principle of ___________ is used in developmental psychopathology to indicate that we
must consider a number of paths to a given outcome.
Which neurotransmitter binds to neuron receptor sites, inhibiting postsynaptic activity and
reducing overall arousal? (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
More than 80% of the neurons in the human ventral nervous system are contained in this
part of the brain, which gives us distinct qualities:
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F
T or F: The first 20 pairs of chromosomes program the development of the body and brain.
T or F: According to the diathesis-stress model, people inherit a vulnerability to express
certain traits or behaviors that may be activated under certain stress conditions.
The likelihood of your having a particular phobia is powerfully influenced by your
_____________.
T or F: Environmental events alone influence the development of our behavior and
personalities.
Definition
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incidence
This area contains part of the reticular activating system and coordinates movement with
sensory output: (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
Karen noticed that every time Tyrone behaved well at lunch, the teacher praised him.
Karen decided to behave better to receive praise herself. (learned helplessness, modeling,
prepared learning, or implicit memory)
Three new cases of bulimia have been reported in this county during the past month and
only one in the next county: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis,
course, or etiology?)
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
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presenting problem
This area of the brain is responsible for most of our memory, thinking, and reasoning
capabilities and makes us social animals:
Elizabeth visited the campus mental health center because of her increasing feelings of
guilt and anxiety: (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
Nathan, a 16-year-old, finds it more difficult than his 7-year-old sister to adjust to his
parents' recent divorce. This is evidence for which influence? (behavioral, biological,
emotional, social, or developmental?)
Maria should recover quickly with no intervention necessary. Without treatment, John will
deteriorate rapidly. (presenting problem, prevalence, incidence, prognosis, course, or
etiology?)
Definition
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dopamine
Which neurotransmitter is believed to influence the way we process information, as well as
to moderate or inhibit our behavior? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine)
Which neurotransmitter seems to be involved in our emergency reactions or alarm
responses? (GABA, serotonin, dopamine, or norepinephrine?)
Which neurotransmitter is a switch that turns on various brain circuits? (GABA, serotonin,
dopamine, or norepinephrine, )
Which neurotransmitter binds to neuron receptor sites, inhibiting postsynaptic activity and
reducing overall arousal? (frontal lobe, brain stem, GABA, midbrain, serotonin, dopamine,
norepinephrine, or cerebral cortex.)
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