Eppp guide Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Covariation Theory (Kelley, 1967) - ANSWER-Behavioral attributions about others made with 3 types of information: 1. Consensus (would others do the same thing in the same situation?) 2. Consistency (does the person usually act this way in this type of situation?) 3. Distinctiveness (does the person usually act differently in other types of situations?) If CCD all high = external attribution if Consensus/D low; Consistency high = internal attribution Actor-Observer Effect (Jones & Nes...

Clinical Psychology - Answer-- the study, diagnosis, and treatment of psychological and behavioral disorders Assumptions of Psychodynamic Therapies - Answer-- human behavior is motivated by unconscious processes - early development has a profound effect on adult functioning - universal principles explain personality development and behavior - insight into unconscious processes is a key component of therapy Freudian Psychoanalysis - Answer-- human beings are determined by irrational forces...

The best predictor of treatment outcomes among adult substance abusers - ANSWER-Severity of substance abuse problems Dementia due to head trauma - ANSWER-As described in DSM-IV, Dementia due to Head Trauma is usually non-progressive when it is the result of a single head trauma. If it is progressive, this usually indicates a superimposed condition (e.g., hydrocephalus). Positive and negative life events are likely to have which of following types of effect on a person's sense of satisfact...

Test Construction EPPP Test Questions Verified Guide 1. R-squared is used as an indicator of: - A. The number of values that are free to vary in a statistical calculation - B. The variability of scores - C. How much your ability to predict is improved using the regression line (Correct Answer) - D. The relationship between two variables that have a nonlinear relationship 2. The slope of the item response curve, with respect to item response theory, indicates an item's: - A. reliability - B....

Central Nervous System - ANSWER-Brain and Spinal Cord Primitive Core Old Brain/Limbic System New Brain Anatomically - hindbrain, midbrain, forebrain Spinal Damage - ANSWER-Paresis Parasthesia Hypersthesia Some communication between CNS and PNS is mediated by SC Paresis - ANSWER-Slight or partial paralysis Parasthesia - ANSWER-Abnormal sensations Hypersthesia - ANSWER-Abnormal sensitivity to sensation Perpheral Nervous System - ANSWER-Somatic and Autonomic NS Nerves carr...

"The DSM is in nature and, as such, only addresses the etiology of disorders for which the cause is clearly known (e.g., PTSD)." - ANSWER-Atheoretical "Regarding multiaxial assessment, identify and describe the 5 axes used with each individual diagnosis." - ANSWER-Axis I: Clinical disorders and other conditions that may be a focus of clinical attention; Axis II: Mental retardation and personality disorders; Axis III: General medical conditions; Axis IV: Psychosocial and environmental prob...

Skinner - ANSWER-Operant Conditioning Pavlov - ANSWER-Classical Conditioning; tone and meat powder Watson - ANSWER-Little Albert, stimulus generalization, classical conditioning Thorndike - ANSWER-Law of effect (if you do things that are followed by reinforcers you will do them more), Operant conditioning Classical vs Operant Conditioning - ANSWER-Classical: 2 things are paired; Operant : reinforcement unconditioned vs conditioned stimulus - ANSWER-unconditioned= universal, ever...

How is the DSM-5 different than the DSM-IV T? - ANSWER-It provides a nonaxial assessment system and uses a categorical approach that describes each disorder in terms of criteria sets that specify the defining and minimum features for the diagnosis. What does the outline for cultural formulation of the DSM 5 provide? - ANSWER-Provides a framework for assessing cultural features of a client's problems in terms of 5 categories What are the 5 categories for cultural formulation for the DSM 5?...

What are the five major classes of psychotropic medications? - ANSWER-1. Antipsychotics (First gen., Second gen.) 2. Antidepressants (SSRI, SNRI, TCAs, MAOIs) 3. Anxiolytics and sedatives/hypnotics (Benzodiazepine / Non-benzodiazepine) 4. Mood stabilizers (Lithium and Anticonvulsants) 5. Stimulants Terms for first generation antipsychotics - ANSWER-Conventional, typical, traditional antipsychotics First available in mid-1950's List first generation antipsychotics - ANSWER-...