PSY124 PASS Psych Disorders + Models Pt1

What is the key idea of behaviourism?

• Feelings effect internal thought that effect behaviour

• Focused on observable behaviour which is the result of learning through interactions with the environment.

• It is not just what happens to us but how we interpret it that matters

• Dogs will drool at anything

What do behaviourism models do for psychological disorders?

• Help to treat and cure mental disorders

• Help us understand the effect of thoughts on behaviour

• Help explain how maladaptive behaviours are learned and maintained

• Nothing, we are past this style of thinking

What are the two types of conditioning described in behaviourism? (select 2)

• Classical

• Reward

• Operant

• Fear

What are the two famous experiments that demonstrate classical conditioning? (select 2)

• Little Jimmy

• Little Alice

• Little Albert

• Pavlov’s Dog

What are the four conditioning outcomes of operant conditioning? (select 2)

• Positive/Negative Reward

• Positive/Negative Reinforcement

• Positive/Negative Punishment

• Additional/Subtraction Punishment

• Additional/Subtraction Reward

Name the episode: Elevated/irritable mood, increased energy, racing thoughts, decreased need for sleep, risky behaviours, possible hospitalisation.

What is involved in Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT)?

• analysing whether emotive behaviours are rational or irrational

• Investigating a situation until you uncover the truth

• Identify beliefs, Challenge irrational beliefs, replace irrational beliefs with rational beliefs

• Taking on another person's emotions and behaviours

What does CBT stand for?

• Cognitive Behavioural Treatment

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

• Client Based Therapy

• Client Based Treatment

What are the core concepts of cognitive theory?

• Thoughts, feelings and behaviours

• System 1 & System 2 thinking

• Distorted thoughts & Core beliefs

• Automatic thoughts, Cognitive distortion & Core beliefs

Define Obsession (as per the DSM)

• Repetitive behaviours or mental acts aimed at reducing distress or preventing feared outcomes

• Recurrent, intrusive thoughts, urges or images

• Hyperfixation over a person, item or action

• A quirk of being over clean or organised