AP Psych Vocab #28

What is the eclectic approach in psychology?

• Using a single psychological perspective to address issues.

• Using more than one psychological perspective to understand and address issues.

• Focusing solely on behavioral psychology.

• Emphasizing the importance of biological factors in psychology.

What is gratitude?

• A positive emotional state where one recognizes and appreciates what they have received in life, which increases subjective well-being.

• A feeling of resentment towards others for their success.

• An emotional response to receiving a gift or favor without any obligation.

• A state of mind where one feels indifferent to their circumstances.

What is the biopsychosocial approach?

• An approach that considers biological, psychological, and social-cultural influences together to understand behaviors, thoughts, and feelings.

• A method that focuses solely on biological factors in mental health.

• A psychological theory that ignores social influences.

• A cultural perspective that disregards individual psychological factors.

What is positive psychology?

• The study of negative emotions and mental disorders.

• The scientific study of human flourishing, aiming to promote strengths and virtues that foster well-being, resilience, and positive emotions, helping individuals and communities thrive.

• A branch of psychology focused solely on therapy and treatment.

• The analysis of societal issues and their impact on mental health.

What is distress in the context of psychological disorders?

• Thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that become concerning to the person or others.

• A state of complete emotional stability and well-being.

• An overwhelming sense of happiness and joy.

• A temporary feeling of sadness that passes quickly.

What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM)?

• A widely used system by the American Psychiatric Association for classifying psychological disorders, guiding diagnosis and treatment.

• A manual for diagnosing physical illnesses and conditions.

• A guide for assessing educational performance in schools.

• A reference book for legal definitions of mental health disorders.

What is dysfunction in the context of psychological disorders?

• Thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that interfere with normal day-to-day life.

• A state of complete mental health and well-being.

• An inability to feel any emotions or sensations.

• A temporary phase of sadness or anxiety.

What are character strengths and virtues?

• A classification system identifying positive traits, developed around six categories: wisdom, courage, humanity, justice, temperance, and transcendence.

• A method for measuring intelligence based on cognitive abilities.

• A psychological theory focusing on negative traits and weaknesses.

• A set of guidelines for improving physical health and fitness.

What is happiness?

• A positive emotional state characterized by feelings of joy, contentment, and well-being.

• A temporary feeling of excitement or pleasure.

• A state of mind that is always negative and pessimistic.

• A condition where one feels indifferent and apathetic.

What is wisdom in the context of character strengths?

• A trait that involves making decisions based on emotions.

• Intellectual strengths that help you gain and use information to aid the good life.

• The ability to predict future events accurately.

• A skill that focuses solely on academic knowledge.