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What are the three stages of General Adaptation Syndrome (GAS)?

Alarm, resistance, exhaustion.

What is the difference between problem-focused coping and emotion-focused coping?

Problem-focused coping involves finding a solution to the problem, whereas emotion-focused coping involves managing feelings about the problem.

What is an external locus of control?

The belief that outcomes are influenced by external circumstances.

What is an internal locus of control?

The belief that outcomes are influenced by one's own decisions.

What does positive psychology focus on?

Strengths that enable individuals to thrive.

What is the feel-good, do-good phenomenon?

When you're in a positive mood, you're more likely to help others.

What does adaptation-level phenomenon refer to?

Evaluating experiences based on previous experiences.

What is relative deprivation?

Feeling worse off when comparing oneself to others.

What criteria must be met to define a disorder?

It must disrupt daily life and cause distress.

What does the diathesis-stress model suggest?

Certain disorders may be activated by stress in predisposed individuals.

What is DSM-5?

The standard classification system for mental disorders.

What are risk factors and protective factors?

Risk factors increase the likelihood of developing a disorder, while protective factors help reduce the risk.

What are the therapeutic approaches under psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy?

Focus on unconscious feelings and relationships.

What defines humanistic therapy?

Focus on personal growth and reaching potential.

How does behavioral therapy help individuals?

By modifying harmful behaviors through reconditioning.

What is the goal of cognitive therapy?

To change negative thought patterns.

What are exposure therapies?

Methods to reduce fear through gradual exposure to feared stimuli.

What is a token economy in operant conditioning?

Giving rewards based on achieving milestones in behavior.

What does psychopharmacology refer to?

The study of drug treatments for mental disorders.

What disorder do SSRIs primarily treat?

Depression and anxiety disorders.

What neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with depression?

Serotonin.

What are ECT and other biomedical therapies used for?

Severe cases of mental illness.

What is a catatonic state?

Being unresponsive.

What is word salad?

Saying words that have no correlation to each other.

What is the difference between delusions and hallucinations?

Delusions are fixed beliefs; hallucinations are sensory experiences without external stimuli.

What are negative symptoms in psychology?

Lack of appropriate behaviors.

What are positive symptoms in psychology?

Presence of inappropriate behaviors.

How can depression symptoms be categorized?

Into persistent depressive disorder and major depressive disorder.