Abnormal Psych Test

What is the focus of the Neuroscience perspective in psychology?

The study of how the body and brain create emotions, memories, and experiences.

What does the Evolutionary perspective in psychology emphasize?

Natural selection and genetics.

What is the primary focus of the Cognitive perspective?

Processing and understanding information.

What does the Behavioral perspective examine?

Learning and unlearning behaviors.

In the Psychoanalytic perspective, what is behavior primarily controlled by?

The unconscious mind.

How does the Socio-cultural perspective explain behavior?

By examining how it varies based on situations and culture.

What does 'Causation does not equal correlation' mean in psychology?

It indicates that just because two variables are correlated does not mean one causes the other.

What is a case study?

In-depth study of a unique individual or group to learn more about human behavior.

What is Naturalistic Observation?

Studying subjects in their natural environment outside a controlled lab setting.

What are the steps of the Experimental Method?

1. Create a Hypothesis from a Theory; 2. Randomly select participants; 3. Randomly assign groups; 4. Collect Data; 5. Draw conclusions and report.

What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory in psychology?

A hypothesis is a specific, testable question derived from a theory, which is a general explanation of phenomena.

What is an Independent Variable in an experiment?

The variable that is manipulated or changed to observe its effects.

What does the Control Group receive in an experiment?

No treatment or manipulation; serves as a baseline for comparison.

What is the purpose of Paradigms in Psychology?

They define how to study subjects, gather data, analyze it, and influence what scientists study.

What does the DSM provide information on?

Lists symptoms for major mental illnesses, diagnosis criteria, and rates of occurrence.

What criteria help determine if a behavior is a psychological disorder?

Atypical, Disturbing, Maladaptive, and Unjustifiable.

Name a category of psychological disorders.

Anxiety, Somatoform, Dissociative, Mood, Schizophrenia, or Personality disorders.

What is a major con of correlational methods?

Direction of causality and the Third Variable Problem.

What is the best way to determine causal relationships in psychology?

Through experiments that manipulate and measure variables.

What is the Placebo Effect?

When an inactive treatment causes a change due to expectations rather than the treatment itself.

What is the purpose of Blinding in experiments?

To prevent participants from knowing which group they are in, reducing bias.