Unit 8: Clinical Psychology

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is used primarily to:

Schizophrenia is characterized by:

Which therapeutic approach focuses on changing maladaptive thought patterns that contribute to psychological distress?

The diathesis-stress model of psychological disorders proposes that:

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy technique used to treat:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are commonly prescribed for:

Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) differs from panic disorder in that GAD:

The medical (biomedical) model of psychology views psychological disorders as:

Which type of therapy involves a therapist helping clients explore unconscious feelings and childhood experiences?

Bipolar disorder is characterized by:

Which neurotransmitter is most commonly associated with depression?

Positive symptoms of schizophrenia include:

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by:

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on:

Dissociative identity disorder (DID) is characterized by:

A specific phobia is best described as:

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is characterized by:

SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors) treat depression by:

Systematic desensitization is a behavioral therapy that treats phobias by:

Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by: