Psy 3304 Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which statement describes the biggest limitation of correlational research? ~~> It does not allow conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships Which group of Americans has the highest overall rate of suicide ~~> American Indians Which term was the earliest used to describe those who we now refer to as "mentally ill"? ~~> unstable The state of stress has two components ~~> stressor and stress response Derek looked at his car, knew it was his, but felt like he had...

Which term is NOT used to describe behavior that is psychologically abnormal? ~~> mental instability Which statement is true about the "four Ds" of abnormality? ~~> None of the "four Ds" is, by itself, an adequate gauge of psychological abnormality. According to ancient views of abnormality, if a standard exorcism failed to rid a person of abnormal behaviors, which step would be taken? ~~> The shaman would perform a more extreme exorcism, such as whipping or starving...

Historically, these were institutions meant solely for the care of people with mental illness. ~~> asylums A theoretical viewpoint organized around the theme that learning is central in determining human Behavior. ~~> behavioral perspective School of psychology that formerly restricted itself primarily to the study of overt behavior. ~~> behaviorism Discharge of emotional tension associated with something, such as by talking about past traumas. ~~> catharsis A bas...

PSY-3304 QUIZ 3 TEST QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS...

Behavioral interventions for substance abuse and dependence ~~> work best in combination with either biological or cognitive approaches Dyspareunia in women usually has a _____ cause. ~~> physical Which neurotransmitter system does cocaine affect? ~~> dopamine Which hormone has NOT been linked to hypoactive sexual desire? ~~> oxytocin Which type of cognitive-behavioral treatment has been used to treat pedophilia? ~~> relapse-prevention training Substance use dis...

PSY 3304 Review Exam Questions With Correct And Revised Answers To understand humans, one needs only to know about environmental rewards and punishments. This statement would most likely be endorsed by a strict - answerbehaviorist Several presidents have been given conflicting advice during wartime. Some advisers urged the president to pursue a peaceful solution; others urged him to escalate bombing to overcome the enemy. These presidents did not want to go down in history as the first U.S...

Social Psy (PSY 3304) Exam 1 TTU Core, Tammy Replicable - answerwhen others can repeat it and get the same results falsifiable - answermust be stated in a way that makes it possible to reject it (can it be disproved?) precise - answeroperational definitions to define the variable ( happiness= smiles per hour) parsimonious - answerapply the simplest explanation possible to any set of observations Basic research - answerresearch for the sake of gaining knowledge (why are people prejudiced?...

PSY 3304- Mid-Term Exam Questions With Correct And Revised Answers Which statement describes the biggest limitation of correlational research? - answerIt does not allow conclusions about cause-and-effect relationships Which group of Americans has the highest overall rate of suicide - answerAmerican Indians Which term was the earliest used to describe those who we now refer to as "mentally ill"? - answerunstable The state of stress has two components - answerstressor and stress response ...

PSY 3304: Abnormal Psychology Final Exam Questions With Correct And Revised Answers Dr. Karlin specializes in working with clients whose emotional problems interfere with their ability to work effectively or to engage in meaningful relationships. She focuses on which criterion of abnormality? - answerdysfunction Which aspect of the definition of abnormality includes the inability to care for oneself and work productively? - answerdysfunction Which is NOT a characteristic of eccentrics no...