PSYCH 2010 FINAL EXAM GITTER
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
what do we mean by the diathesis-stress model of mental health? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSdiathesis-stress model takes into consideration of many factors of how likely
or unlikely one would develop a mental disorder
what is the difference between a diathesis and a stressor? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.
diathesis - vulnerability or predisposition to a disorder
2. stress - if a circumstance is far harder to deal with for an individual, it can be a catalyst
for diathesis
what do we mean when we say there are biological, cognitive/psychological, and
situational causes of mental health issues? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. biological - factors
that can influence the brain chemistry and neurotransmitters
2. cognitive - factors that influence thoughts and attention
3. situational - experiences that lead to the development of the disorder
,what are the biological components of anxiety? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. increased
sympathetic nervous system
2. increased activation of the amygdala
what are the cognitive components of anxiety? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. increased
attention to fearful stimuli
2. persistent thoughts about feared stimuli
what are the situational components of anxiety? - CORRECT-ANSWERSphobias are
strongly influenced by (classical) conditioning
what are the biological components of mood disorders? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.
serotonin - experience positive feelings, sometimes people with depression lack a
normal quantity
2. biological rhythms - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and when people don't get
enough sleep
what are the cognitive components of mood disorders? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.
negative about self, situation, and future (i.e. poor self-image)
, 2. learned helplessness - regularly faced hardship - they feel that nothing they can do,
or that they or the situation can change
what are the three criteria that we use to determine whether something is a disorder? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. deviate from cultural norms - large selection of our culture
follows some certain criteria
2. distressing - they are uncomfortable withe the reaction of others on that behavior
3. dysfunctional/maladaptive - harm to self or others, strain on relationships
DSM-IV - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
rule book about how psychologists would diagnose disorders
how do clinicians use the DSM-IV? - CORRECT-ANSWERSthey use for the classification
system for broad range of disorder
what does the DSM provide? - CORRECT-ANSWERSsystematic diagnostic guidelines for
each disorder-two people won't have the exact same symptoms
anhedonia - CORRECT-ANSWERSlack of capability to find happiness with anything they
do
diagnosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSidentification of a disease
EXAM WITH CORRECT QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2025
what do we mean by the diathesis-stress model of mental health? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSdiathesis-stress model takes into consideration of many factors of how likely
or unlikely one would develop a mental disorder
what is the difference between a diathesis and a stressor? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.
diathesis - vulnerability or predisposition to a disorder
2. stress - if a circumstance is far harder to deal with for an individual, it can be a catalyst
for diathesis
what do we mean when we say there are biological, cognitive/psychological, and
situational causes of mental health issues? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. biological - factors
that can influence the brain chemistry and neurotransmitters
2. cognitive - factors that influence thoughts and attention
3. situational - experiences that lead to the development of the disorder
,what are the biological components of anxiety? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. increased
sympathetic nervous system
2. increased activation of the amygdala
what are the cognitive components of anxiety? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1. increased
attention to fearful stimuli
2. persistent thoughts about feared stimuli
what are the situational components of anxiety? - CORRECT-ANSWERSphobias are
strongly influenced by (classical) conditioning
what are the biological components of mood disorders? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.
serotonin - experience positive feelings, sometimes people with depression lack a
normal quantity
2. biological rhythms - Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and when people don't get
enough sleep
what are the cognitive components of mood disorders? - CORRECT-ANSWERS1.
negative about self, situation, and future (i.e. poor self-image)
, 2. learned helplessness - regularly faced hardship - they feel that nothing they can do,
or that they or the situation can change
what are the three criteria that we use to determine whether something is a disorder? -
CORRECT-ANSWERS1. deviate from cultural norms - large selection of our culture
follows some certain criteria
2. distressing - they are uncomfortable withe the reaction of others on that behavior
3. dysfunctional/maladaptive - harm to self or others, strain on relationships
DSM-IV - CORRECT-ANSWERSDiagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders,
rule book about how psychologists would diagnose disorders
how do clinicians use the DSM-IV? - CORRECT-ANSWERSthey use for the classification
system for broad range of disorder
what does the DSM provide? - CORRECT-ANSWERSsystematic diagnostic guidelines for
each disorder-two people won't have the exact same symptoms
anhedonia - CORRECT-ANSWERSlack of capability to find happiness with anything they
do
diagnosis - CORRECT-ANSWERSidentification of a disease
