NCE: Counseling & Helping Relationships (Theories, methods, and techniques)

Sociology of the family (final review)

🧠 CH 9: Intelligence & Neuropsych Testing Q: What does Spearman’s theory of intelligence propose? A: A general intelligence factor called g underlies all cognitive abilities. Q: What did Thurstone contribute to intelligence theory? A: Proposed multiple primary mental abilities instead of one general intelligence. Q: What is fluid intelligence? A: Problem-solving and reasoning in new situations. Q: What is crystallized intelligence? A: Learned knowledge and experience-based skills. Q: Who developed the Wechsler intelligence tests? A: David Wechsler. Q: What are the 3 Wechsler scales? A: WAIS (adults), WISC (children), WPPSI (preschool). Q: What are the 4 WAIS index scores? A: Verbal Comprehension, Perceptual Reasoning, Working Memory, Processing Speed. Q: What is the Stanford-Binet test used for? A: Measuring general intelligence (IQ), especially in children. Q: What is neuropsychological testing used for? A: Assessing brain functioning (injury, dementia, learning disorders, etc.). Q: Name two major neuropsych batteries. A: Halstead-Reitan, Luria-Nebraska. ⸻ 🧠 CH 10: Personality Assessment Q: What is multimethod assessment? A: Using multiple types of assessment (tests, interviews, observation). Q: What is the MMPI-2? A: A true/false personality test measuring psychopathology. Q: What are MMPI validity scales used for? A: Detecting inconsistent answers, exaggeration, or faking. Q: What is malingering? A: Faking or exaggerating symptoms for external gain. Q: What is empirical criterion keying? A: MMPI method of selecting test items based on real group differences. Q: What is the MCMI-IV? A: Personality inventory based on Millon’s theory of personality disorders. Q: What is the Big Five model? A: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, Neuroticism. Q: What is the Beck Depression Inventory? A: Self-report measure of depression severity. Q: What is the Rorschach test? A: Inkblot test used to assess personality and unconscious processes. Q: What is the TAT? A: Storytelling test using ambiguous pictures. Q: What is behavioral assessment? A: Direct measurement of behavior through observation or recording. ⸻ 🧠 CH 15: Cognitive Therapy Q: Who developed CBT? A: Aaron Beck. Q: Who developed REBT? A: Albert Ellis. Q: What are automatic thoughts? A: Immediate, involuntary thoughts that affect emotions. Q: What is the cognitive triad? A: Negative views of self, world, and future. Q: What are cognitive distortions? A: Irrational thinking patterns (e.g., catastrophizing). Q: What is the goal of cognitive therapy? A: Change maladaptive thoughts to improve emotions/behavior. Q: What is the ABCDE model? A: Activating event → Beliefs → Consequences → Disputation → Effect. Q: What is mindfulness? A: Nonjudgmental awareness of thoughts and feelings. Q: What is ACT? A: Therapy focusing on acceptance and values-based action. Q: What is DBT used for? A: Emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. ⸻ 🧠 CH 16: Group & Family Therapy Q: What did Yalom emphasize in group therapy? A: Interpersonal learning and universality. Q: What is universality? A: Realizing others share similar struggles. Q: What is group cohesiveness? A: Sense of belonging within the group. Q: What are the stages of group therapy? A: Initial, transition, working stage. Q: What is the main idea of family therapy? A: The system is the problem, not the individual. Q: What is circular causality? A: Each person influences others in a cycle. Q: What is an identified patient? A: The family member labeled as “the problem.” Q: What are boundaries in family systems? A: Rules defining closeness or separation (enmeshed vs disengaged). Q: What is a triangle in family therapy? A: When tension between two people involves a third person. ⸻ 🧠 CH 17: Child & Adolescent Psych Q: What are externalizing disorders? A: Outward behaviors (aggression, ADHD, conduct problems). Q: What are internalizing disorders? A: Inward distress (anxiety, depression). Q: Which are easier to detect? A: Externalizing disorders. Q: What is a developmental perspective? A: Considering age-related changes in behavior. Q: What is resilience? A: Ability to adapt despite adversity. Q: What are Grotberg’s resilience categories? A: I have, I am, I can. Q: What is play therapy? A: Therapy using play to express emotions in children. Q: What are two types of play therapy? A: Directive and nondirective. ⸻ 🧠 CH 18: Health Psychology Q: What is health psychology? A: Study of psychological factors in health and illness. Q: Who developed General Adaptation Syndrome? A: Hans Selye. Q: What are the 3 stages of GAS? A: Alarm, resistance, exhaustion. Q: What is cortisol? A: Stress hormone released by the body. Q: What is psychoneuroimmunology? A: Study of mind–brain–immune system interactions. Q: What is chronic stress linked to? A: Increased illness risk and immune suppression. Q: What is coping? A: Strategies to manage stress. Q: What is biofeedback? A: Using feedback to control physiological functions. ⸻ 🧠 CH 19: Forensic Psychology Q: What is forensic psychology? A: Application of psychology to the legal system. Q: What is competency to stand trial? A: Ability to understand legal proceedings and assist defense. Q: What is insanity defense? A: Not guilty by reason of mental illness at time of crime. Q: What is civil commitment? A: Court-ordered psychiatric hospitalization. Q: What is an expert witness? A: Psychologist who provides testimony in court. Q: What is voir dire? A: Jury selection questioning process. Q: What is malingering in forensic settings? A: Faking symptoms for legal advantage. Q: Which test is preferred in forensic assessment and why? A: MMPI-2 because validity scales detect deception. Q: Why are projective tests not preferred legally? A: Low reliability and subjective interpretation

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Clinical Psychology - Family Therapies & Group Therapies

Week 12 Family Planning

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family vocab

Family Law

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week 5 - Family and Relationships

Plant Families

Family Centered Care & Managing Challenging Behavior

Explore Shakespeare’s presentation of the relationship between Othello and Desdemona

THE MARRIAGE WHERE THE FAMILY AND THE GALACTIC SPACE BEAM AND WARLOAD OF THE CENTURY EXPLOSION AT THE GALACTIC CORE IF WE DON'T EVER HAVE A MARRIAGE BECAUSE THEN IT ENDS IN A DIVOCE (PARAPHRASED BY MY WOMAN)