AP Psychology clinical psychology terms review
Review essential clinical psychology terms for the AP Psychology exam with flashcards and quizzes.
Quiz(15 questions)
1. What is the main goal of clinical psychology?
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What is clinical psychology?
A branch of psychology focused on diagnosing and treating mental disorders.
Difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist.
A psychologist provides therapy; a psychiatrist can prescribe medication.
Define DSM-5.
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, used for mental health diagnoses.
True or false: Psychotherapy is only for severe mental illness.
False, because psychotherapy can also address everyday issues.
What does CBT stand for?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a treatment that changes negative thought patterns.
Fill in the blank: The __________ response is a physiological reaction to stress.
fight-or-flight
What does 'evidence-based practice' mean?
Using the best available research to guide treatment decisions.
True or false: All mental health disorders are hereditary.
False, because many factors contribute to mental disorders.
What is a mental status exam?
An assessment of a patient's cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.
Difference between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.
Major is severe and episodic; persistent is chronic and less severe.
What is the purpose of a clinical interview?
To collect detailed patient history and assess mental health.
True or false: Psychoanalysis is a form of short-term therapy.
False, because it is often a long-term treatment.
Name a common anxiety disorder.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
What is the primary focus of humanistic therapy?
To help individuals achieve self-actualization and personal growth.
Which treatment involves exposure to feared stimuli?
Exposure therapy, often used for phobias.
Fill in the blank: __________ therapy focuses on changing behaviors through reinforcement.
Behavioral
What is a psychotropic medication?
Drugs that affect mood, perception, or behavior.
True or false: Group therapy is less effective than individual therapy.
False, because group therapy can provide social support.
Questions dans ce set(15)
1. What is the main goal of clinical psychology?
2. Which of the following is NOT a component of psychotherapy?
3. What does CBT aim to change?
4. What is the primary characteristic of anxiety disorders?
5. Difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?
6. What is the purpose of the DSM-5?
7. What type of therapy focuses on self-actualization?
8. Which disorder is characterized by chronic low mood?
9. What is the main focus of behavioral therapy?
10. True or false: Exposure therapy is used for depression.
11. What is a common treatment for Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
12. What does the term 'psychotropic' refer to?
13. Which therapy emphasizes the therapeutic relationship?
14. Which of the following is a symptom of major depressive disorder?
15. True or false: Mental health treatment is only necessary for severe cases.
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