Chapter 2 Fundamentals of Abnormal
Psychology (comer, 7th edition) UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
models (paradigms) - CORRECT ANSWER- a set of assumptions and concepts that help
scientists explain and interpret observations
demonological model - CORRECT ANSWER- a model that mental illness was a sign of
demonic possession or ill humor from divine/spirits
biological model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that sees physical processes as a key to
human behavior
psychodynamic model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that focuses people's unconscious
internal processes and conflicts
behavioral model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that emphasizes behavior and ways it is
learned
cognitive model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that
concentrates on the thinking that underlies behavior
humanistic-existential model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that stresses the role of values
and choices
sociocultural model - CORRECT ANSWER- a model that focuses on social and cultural
forces as the keys to human functioning
family-social perspective - CORRECT ANSWER- focuses on an individual's family and
social interactions
, multicultural perspective - CORRECT ANSWER- view that emphasizes an individual's
culture and the SHARED beliefs, values, and history of that culture
neurons - CORRECT ANSWER- nerve cells in the brain
Huntington's disease - CORRECT ANSWER- a disorder marked by violent emotional
outbursts, memory loss, suicidal thinking, involuntary body movements, and absurd beliefs
synapse - CORRECT ANSWER- separates one neuron from the next
Neurotransmitter - CORRECT ANSWER- Chemical released from axon to terminals
endocrine system - CORRECT ANSWER- researchers have linked mental disorders to
abnormal chemical activity focusing on neurons and neurotransmitters
hormones - CORRECT ANSWER- chemical released into the bloodstream, then propel body
organs into action
genes - CORRECT ANSWER- segments that control the characteristics and traits a person
inherits; plays a part in mood disorders, schizophrenia and other mental disorders
evolutionary theory - CORRECT ANSWER- theory which argues that human reactions and
the genes responsible for them have survived over the course of time because they have
helped individuals to thrive and adapt
schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER- a disordered marked by delusions, hallucinations, or
other departures from reality
three leading kinds of biological treatments: - CORRECT ANSWER- drug therapy,
electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosurgery
psychotropic medications - CORRECT ANSWER- drugs that mainly affect emotions and
thought processes (ex. antianxiety, antidepressant, antibipolar, and antipsychotic drugs)
Psychology (comer, 7th edition) UPDATED
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
models (paradigms) - CORRECT ANSWER- a set of assumptions and concepts that help
scientists explain and interpret observations
demonological model - CORRECT ANSWER- a model that mental illness was a sign of
demonic possession or ill humor from divine/spirits
biological model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that sees physical processes as a key to
human behavior
psychodynamic model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that focuses people's unconscious
internal processes and conflicts
behavioral model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that emphasizes behavior and ways it is
learned
cognitive model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that
concentrates on the thinking that underlies behavior
humanistic-existential model - CORRECT ANSWER- model that stresses the role of values
and choices
sociocultural model - CORRECT ANSWER- a model that focuses on social and cultural
forces as the keys to human functioning
family-social perspective - CORRECT ANSWER- focuses on an individual's family and
social interactions
, multicultural perspective - CORRECT ANSWER- view that emphasizes an individual's
culture and the SHARED beliefs, values, and history of that culture
neurons - CORRECT ANSWER- nerve cells in the brain
Huntington's disease - CORRECT ANSWER- a disorder marked by violent emotional
outbursts, memory loss, suicidal thinking, involuntary body movements, and absurd beliefs
synapse - CORRECT ANSWER- separates one neuron from the next
Neurotransmitter - CORRECT ANSWER- Chemical released from axon to terminals
endocrine system - CORRECT ANSWER- researchers have linked mental disorders to
abnormal chemical activity focusing on neurons and neurotransmitters
hormones - CORRECT ANSWER- chemical released into the bloodstream, then propel body
organs into action
genes - CORRECT ANSWER- segments that control the characteristics and traits a person
inherits; plays a part in mood disorders, schizophrenia and other mental disorders
evolutionary theory - CORRECT ANSWER- theory which argues that human reactions and
the genes responsible for them have survived over the course of time because they have
helped individuals to thrive and adapt
schizophrenia - CORRECT ANSWER- a disordered marked by delusions, hallucinations, or
other departures from reality
three leading kinds of biological treatments: - CORRECT ANSWER- drug therapy,
electroconvulsive therapy, and psychosurgery
psychotropic medications - CORRECT ANSWER- drugs that mainly affect emotions and
thought processes (ex. antianxiety, antidepressant, antibipolar, and antipsychotic drugs)
