Abnormal Psychology

Psychopaths

Psychopaths

________ are very manipulative and can easily gain peoples trust.

Anxiety Disorders

________: arising from prolonged stress.

behavioral therapy

In ________, the focus is on reinforcing positive behaviors and not reinforcing not so normal behaviors.

cognitive approach

The ________ to abnormal psychology focuses on how internal thoughts, perceptions and reasoning contribute to psychological disorders.

Psychopaths

________ are unable to form emotional attachments or feel real empathy with others,

Sociopaths

________ tend to be nervous and easily agitated.

Psychopaths

________ are often well educated and hold steady jobs.

Sociopathy

________ is more likely the product of childhood trauma and physical /emotional abuse.

Psychopathy

________ is related to a physiological defect that results in the underdevelopment of the part of the brain responsible for impulse control and emotions.

Mood Disorders

long lasting mood problems

Schizophrenic Disorders

distortion of reality, social withdrawal, disturbances of thought and emotions

Substance-Related Disorders

harmful use of substances, such as drugs