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Psychology Final
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Explain the difference between sex and gender | Sex is our biological characteristics of male or female at birth, gender is our psychological belonging to male and female. |
| Explain the long term effects of alcohol use for someone with depression | Slowed neural activity Reduced self awareness Expectancy effects Alcohol is a depressant |
| Label the lobes of the brain | Frontal Parietal Temporal Occipital Cerebellum Brain stem |
| Explain the difference between internal and external locus of control and how this impacts stress | Internal locus of control is the idea that the individual controls his fate, while external locus of control is the idea that outside forces control their fate. |
| List known methods for managing stress | Meditation: Individuals have increased self awareness Exercise: Individuals experience longer life and increase immune system, also predictor of happiness Social Support: Individuals are less likely to die and feel supported by loved ones. |
| Know the 5 big personality factors (OCEAN) | Openness Conscientiousness Extraversion Agreeableness Neuroticism |
| Know and list what factors need to be present for a condition to be labeled as a disorder | Distress, impact functioning |
| Explain the relation between poverty and mental illness | Individuals in poverty lack resources, stability and have less/no support |
| Explain the positive and negative factors of schizophrenia | Positive: symptoms that increase likelihood, add Negative: symptoms that decrease likelihood, take away +: Hallucinations, delusions, -: Loss of pleasure, interest |
| Maslow's hierarchy of needs | • Physiological needs – Basic survival requirements Examples: Eating and drinking • Safety needs – Need for security, stability, and protection Examples: • Belongingness and love needs – Need for relationships and social connection |
| Maslow's hierarchy of needs (2) | • Esteem needs – Need for self-worth, achievement, and respect • Self-actualization needs – Need to fulfill one’s unique potential • Self-transcendence needs – Need for meaning beyond the self |
| Explain risk and protective factors of mental illness | Risk: Stressful environment, poor physical health, poverty Prospective: Good social skills, strong coping skills, good physical health. |