preconceived notions 2. What are 4 criteria used to define abnormal behavior? Define each criterion and give an example. (4 points) 4 D’s Dysfunction Distress Disability Deviance 3. Describe the diathesis stress model. Give an example of a diathesis and a stress and how they might result in a mental disorder. (4 points) Diathesis stress model – genetic vulnerability to a disorder Nature vs. Nurture Nature – biological -> stress (the environment) Diathesis – underlying predisposition
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Brain Imaging Technologies in Research of Biological Factors and Behavior Within the biological level of analysis there are many different technologies used when investigating the relationship between biological factors and behavior. There are five main technologies‚ however‚ functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are the most common ones. These are based on the fact that when the body is exposed to a magnetic field‚ the protons in the body fluids
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Linked List Basics By Nick Parlante Copyright © 1998-2001‚ Nick Parlante Abstract This document introduces the basic structures and techniques for building linked lists with a mixture of explanations‚ drawings‚ sample code‚ and exercises. The material is useful if you want to understand linked lists or if you want to see a realistic‚ applied example of pointer-intensive code. A separate document‚ Linked List Problems (http://cslibrary.stanford.edu/105/)‚ presents 18 practice problems covering
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Biological Psychology Biological Psychology The brain is a complex organ that is composed of many even more complex systems. Several theorists and psychologists focus on these systems and the functions of the brain. Scientists are also among those who take an interest in the functions of the brain. Each group digs deeper into researching biological psychology because they are learning more about the history of the field‚ the theorists that have contributed to the understanding‚ and relationships
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the fittest. c) Historical Schools of thought viii. Evolutionary Theory (Darwin) like all biological structures‚ the human brain is an evolved product. ix. Structuralism (Wundt) Conscious experience is structured as elements that can be broken down and studied. x. Functionalism (James) Focuses more on consciousness and how the mind operates and its functions than its structures and elements. xi. Gestalt- Proposed that in perception a unified whole is
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1) Biological Approach The Biological approach studies the relationship between behavior and the brain and nervous system. Theorically all behavior can be related to changes in brain activity. Because brain is the processing centre that controls all complex behavior. One of the main assumptions of the biological approach is that all behavior is associated with changes in brain function. Therefore the psychopathology will occur due to changes in either the structure if related to changes in the
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Public Speaking Phobia Rasneeth Sareen Psych 504 8/27/2012 Dr. V Public Speaking Phobia Public speaking phobia is an intense and irrational fear of experiencing judgment by others when speaking in front of public or being embarrassed or humiliated in such situations causing dread‚ panic‚ and avoidance (Teachman‚ 2010). More accurately‚ it is not the scrutiny and negative judgments themselves but the speaker’s own emotional response to them; the feeling of shame‚ rejection or humiliation
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energy) • Social Cognitive • QUOTE: “You vary across situations” • Person-situation controversy pg. 533ff • Bandura and bidirectional influences • Personality shaped by personality traits‚ environment‚ and behaviors pg 536 • Social learning revisited (role models and how we perceive role models) • Perceived control • Internal vs external (pg 537-538) • Criticism pg 520-523 • Lifelong Development • Role of sexuality
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scientists and were concerned with scientifically identifying the causes of criminal behavior in individual offenders. Biological Factors in Crime Not many want to believe there is any such thing as a "bad seed;" that heredity can make criminal behavior unavoidable and inevitable for some individuals. Of course‚ bio-psychologists do not believe that genetic or physiological components are the sole causal agents in behavior.
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Psychology January 8th‚ 2014 Chapter 9: Intelligence and Psychological Testing Key Concepts in Psychological Testing Standardization - Test norms - Standardization group Reliability - Correlation coefficient Validity - Content validity (ex. Acadia entrance test thats only math based‚ not fair to all) - Criterion-related validity (ex. test is able to predict something important - Construct validity Characteristics of a good test - Reliability: test-retest (test again)‚ split half (score
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