PSY242 Exam 1 (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 6) 101
detailed solutions.
PSY242 Exam 1 (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 6) 101
detailed solutions.
Symptoms vs. Syndromes - ANSWER Individual indicators vs. combined indicators forming disorders
Diagnosis - ANSWER Label for a set of co-occurring symptoms
DSM-5 - ANSWER Behaviorally-based diagnostic manual with reliability emphasis
Main Functions of the DSM - ANSWER Organization, communication, and efficiency in diagnoses
Controversies with DSM - ANSWER Categorical vs. continuous disorders, comorbidity, cultural sensitivity
Classifying Abnormal Behavior - ANSWER Important for treatment matching, insurance, and progress
monitoring
Fear vs Anxiety - ANSWER Fear: true alarm with threat, Anxiety: false alarm without clear threat
Panic Attack - ANSWER Intense fear with specific symptoms reaching peak within 10 minutes
Panic Disorder - ANSWER Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
Agoraphobia - ANSWER Anxiety about being in places with difficult escape
Anxiety Sensitivity - ANSWER Bodily sensations perceived as harmful
Panic Disorders - Biological Casual Factors - ANSWER Genetic influence, amygdala activity, and
biochemical abnormalities
, PSY242 Exam 1 (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 6) 101
detailed solutions.
Exposure Therapy - ANSWER Treatment involving gradual exposure to feared situations
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - ANSWER Uncontrollable worry and somatic symptoms lasting 6
months or more
GAD Diagnostic Criteria - ANSWER Excessive worry with associated symptoms and impairment
Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders - ANSWER Unified protocol with core modules for
emotional awareness and exposure
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ANSWER Recurrent unwanted thoughts accompanied by
compulsive behaviors
Common Obsessions - ANSWER Recurrent and distressing intrusive thoughts or images
Common Compulsions - ANSWER Repetitive behaviors or mental acts to reduce distress
OCD Prevalence - ANSWER 1-2% lifetime, equal rates in men and women
OCD Cognitive Factors - ANSWER Thought suppression, thought-action-fusion, and cognitive biases
OCD Biological Factors - ANSWER Moderate genetic heritability, brain abnormalities, and
neurotransmitter abnormalities
Differential Diagnosis: Obsessions and Compulsions Outside OCD - ANSWER PTSD, Eating Disorders, and
Addiction-Related Disorders
detailed solutions.
PSY242 Exam 1 (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 6) 101
detailed solutions.
Symptoms vs. Syndromes - ANSWER Individual indicators vs. combined indicators forming disorders
Diagnosis - ANSWER Label for a set of co-occurring symptoms
DSM-5 - ANSWER Behaviorally-based diagnostic manual with reliability emphasis
Main Functions of the DSM - ANSWER Organization, communication, and efficiency in diagnoses
Controversies with DSM - ANSWER Categorical vs. continuous disorders, comorbidity, cultural sensitivity
Classifying Abnormal Behavior - ANSWER Important for treatment matching, insurance, and progress
monitoring
Fear vs Anxiety - ANSWER Fear: true alarm with threat, Anxiety: false alarm without clear threat
Panic Attack - ANSWER Intense fear with specific symptoms reaching peak within 10 minutes
Panic Disorder - ANSWER Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks
Agoraphobia - ANSWER Anxiety about being in places with difficult escape
Anxiety Sensitivity - ANSWER Bodily sensations perceived as harmful
Panic Disorders - Biological Casual Factors - ANSWER Genetic influence, amygdala activity, and
biochemical abnormalities
, PSY242 Exam 1 (Chapter 1, 2, 3, 6) 101
detailed solutions.
Exposure Therapy - ANSWER Treatment involving gradual exposure to feared situations
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) - ANSWER Uncontrollable worry and somatic symptoms lasting 6
months or more
GAD Diagnostic Criteria - ANSWER Excessive worry with associated symptoms and impairment
Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders - ANSWER Unified protocol with core modules for
emotional awareness and exposure
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) - ANSWER Recurrent unwanted thoughts accompanied by
compulsive behaviors
Common Obsessions - ANSWER Recurrent and distressing intrusive thoughts or images
Common Compulsions - ANSWER Repetitive behaviors or mental acts to reduce distress
OCD Prevalence - ANSWER 1-2% lifetime, equal rates in men and women
OCD Cognitive Factors - ANSWER Thought suppression, thought-action-fusion, and cognitive biases
OCD Biological Factors - ANSWER Moderate genetic heritability, brain abnormalities, and
neurotransmitter abnormalities
Differential Diagnosis: Obsessions and Compulsions Outside OCD - ANSWER PTSD, Eating Disorders, and
Addiction-Related Disorders
