Psychology Exam Study Flashcards

These flashcards cover key concepts in psychology based on the notes taken from lectures, designed to aid in studying for an upcoming exam.

According to dopamine hypothesis, schizophrenia results from an excess of __.

the neurotransmitter dopamine.

Ellen Berscheid's research into relationships emphasizes the impact of __ on relationship satisfaction.

external factors.

The patient's right to keep therapy information from being disclosed during a court proceeding is termed __.

legal privilege.

According to Erikson, successful negotiation of the psychosocial stage of trust versus mistrust, results in __.

Hope.

The key characteristics of Nancy Boyd-Franklin's approach is to include __ of clients' support systems.

meetings outside traditional office settings.

Seizures that involve half of the body are most likely to be __ seizures.

simple partial.

According to cognitive theory, negative thinking in depressed people typically occurs __.

automatically and sometimes without awareness.

Anosagnosia refers to lack of awareness of one's __.

deficits.

According to research methods, criterion contamination arises when judges of the criterion measure know __ score.

subjects' predictor.

The idea that individuals can have both hope and despair coexisting as they navigate life experiences is known as __.

dialectical thinking.

The Thematic Apperception Test is a projective test developed to assess an individual's __ functioning.

personality.

In cognitive dissonance theory, a state of tension arises when one's __ do not match their beliefs.

behaviors.

The best course of action regarding confidentiality in the event of court-ordered evaluation is __.

to comply with the court order.

The influence of systemic family therapy mainly focuses on __ among family members.

interactions.

According to self-monitoring principles, it is a self-control procedure where a person monitors their __.

behavior of interest.