PSY330 Exam 3 Review (Ch. 9, 11–13) – Suicide, Eating Disorders, Substance Use & Sexual Disorders | Verified Study Notes 2025

This document is a complete and high-yield exam review for PSY330 Exam 3, covering Chapters 9, 11, 12, and 13, with expertly verified notes organized by disorder, theory, and treatment. It begins with an in-depth breakdown of suicide, including definitions, the four types of death intention (seeker, initiator, ignorer, darer), risk factors, and psychological theories (psychodynamic, sociocultural, interpersonal, biological). Treatments such as CBT, mindfulness therapy, crisis intervention, and prevention strategies are also explained. Chapters 11 and 12 focus on eating disorders and substance use. The eating disorder section covers anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder—including causes from psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, biological, and sociocultural theories. It also reviews treatment modalities like CBT, motivational interviewing, and medication. The substance use section outlines drug classifications (depressants, stimulants, hallucinogens, cannabis), with mechanisms of action, short- and long-term effects, withdrawal, and tolerance. Core theories of addiction—including reward pathway, social learning, and biological predispositions—are clearly addressed. Treatment options include detox, antagonist drugs (e.g., naloxone), CBT, motivational interviewing, and support groups. Chapter 13 presents sexual and paraphilic disorders, structured by the sexual response cycle (desire, excitement, orgasm, resolution), and covers dysfunctions such as erectile disorder, female orgasmic disorder, vaginismus, and dyspareunia. The guide also summarizes paraphilic disorders (fetishism, voyeurism, pedophilia, transvestism, etc.), their clinical definitions, duration requirements, and therapeutic approaches. Perfect for students in: – PSY330 or equivalent courses in Abnormal Psychology or Human Sexuality – Psychology, Nursing, Pre-Med, Social Work, or Behavioral Health programs – Learners preparing for unit exams, finals, or licensure exams covering psychopathology and substance abuse – Courses focused on clinical symptoms, DSM-5 disorders, and behavioral interventions Keywords: PSY330, suicide types, eating disorders, anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, substance use disorder, stimulants, depressants, opioids, cannabis, hallucinogens, sexual dysfunction, paraphilic disorders, DSM-5, psychotherapy, CBT, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic theory, sociocultural model, reward center, addiction, drug mechanisms, crisis intervention, mental health, behavioral treatment