PSYCH 100 EXAM 4 PSU (actual / ) QUESTIONS AND correct ANSWERS 100% VERIFIED
Anorexia Nervosa Eating disorder that involves the relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation Distorted self-image; think they're bigger than they are Low body weight
Anxiety Disorders Disorders in which the main symptom is excessive or unrealistic anxiety
Bipolar Disorder Severe mood swings between major depressive and manic episodes Duration of episodes must be longer than one week
Over-Generalization Sweeping conclusions based on only one incident
Magnification/minimization Negative events blown out of proportion
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Personalization Assuming too much personal responsibility
Cybertherapy The use of computer technology, such as Skype, to provide therapy
Advantages: cost, anonymity, easy access
Disadvantage: Lack of vocal and body cues for assessing emotions
Exposure and Response Prevention Exposure to feared/avoided stimulus Prevent escape or avoidance response
Extinction Removal of a reinforcer to reduce the frequency of a behavior
Token Economy Reinforcers earned and exchanged for desired items or privileges
Contingency Contract
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