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Psychology Exam 3 Study Guide: Understanding Disorders and Treatments, Exams of Abnormal Psychology

This study guide for exam 3 of psyc 3280 abnormal psychology covers the diagnostic criteria, theoretical views, and treatment approaches for various psychological disorders, including major depressive disorder, dysthymic disorder, bipolar disorders, cyclothymia, substance abuse, substance dependence, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and sleep disorders. Additionally, it covers commonality, sex differences, subtypes, and related topics.

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PSYC 3280 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: Exam 3 Study Guide
Be familiar with the main diagnostic criteria for the following psychological disorders. For each, be able
to distinguish between other disorders, apply the criteria to case descriptions, and be familiar with the
various theoretical views and treatment approaches for the disorder.
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
Bipolar I Disorder
Bipolar II Disorder
Cyclothymia
Substance Abuse
Substance Dependence
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa
Primary Insomnia
Primary Hypersomnia
Narcolepsy
Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder
Circadian Rhythm Disorder
Nightmare Disorder
Sleep Terror Disorder
Sleepwalking Disorder
Parasomnia Disorder NOS
In addition, familiarize yourself with the following:
Of the above disorders, which are relatively more common in terms of prevalence rates? For example,
which of the mood disorders is most common/least common; which of the eating disorders is more
common- anorexia or bulimia? Also be familiar with any notable sex differences in prevalence rates of the
above disorders.
The subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder: atypical features (what are they?), psychotic features (how
are the psychotic symptoms in MDD different than in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia?),
seasonal pattern, and postpartum onset.
What is double depression?
What are the symptoms of manic and hypomanic episodes? How do they differ?
Specific theories of depression: Lack of reinforcement (Lewinsohn), Interactional theory (Coyne),
Cognitive triad (Beck), Learned helplessness (Seligman) and attributional theories (Weiner)
How do the commonly used antidepressant medications differ from one another: tricyclics, MAOI’s,
SSRI’s? What is the most commonly used herbal remedy for depression?
What are schemas and cognitive distortions?
What are advantages and disadvantages associated with electroconvulsive therapy for depression?
Demographic patterns and other risk factors associated with increased risk of suicide.
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PSYC 3280 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY: Exam 3 Study Guide Be familiar with the main diagnostic criteria for the following psychological disorders. For each, be able to distinguish between other disorders, apply the criteria to case descriptions, and be familiar with the various theoretical views and treatment approaches for the disorder. Major Depressive Disorder Dysthymic Disorder Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder Cyclothymia Substance Abuse Substance Dependence Anorexia Nervosa Bulimia Nervosa Primary Insomnia Primary Hypersomnia Narcolepsy Breathing-Related Sleep Disorder Circadian Rhythm Disorder Nightmare Disorder Sleep Terror Disorder Sleepwalking Disorder Parasomnia Disorder NOS In addition, familiarize yourself with the following: Of the above disorders, which are relatively more common in terms of prevalence rates? For example, which of the mood disorders is most common/least common; which of the eating disorders is more common- anorexia or bulimia? Also be familiar with any notable sex differences in prevalence rates of the above disorders. The subtypes of Major Depressive Disorder: atypical features (what are they?), psychotic features (how are the psychotic symptoms in MDD different than in psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia?), seasonal pattern, and postpartum onset. What is double depression? What are the symptoms of manic and hypomanic episodes? How do they differ? Specific theories of depression: Lack of reinforcement (Lewinsohn), Interactional theory (Coyne), Cognitive triad (Beck), Learned helplessness (Seligman) and attributional theories (Weiner) How do the commonly used antidepressant medications differ from one another: tricyclics, MAOI’s, SSRI’s? What is the most commonly used herbal remedy for depression? What are schemas and cognitive distortions? What are advantages and disadvantages associated with electroconvulsive therapy for depression? Demographic patterns and other risk factors associated with increased risk of suicide.

In general, how do psychoactive substances affect the central nervous system (answer: they act on neurotransmitters) What is binge drinking? When does substance (including alcohol) experimentation usually occur and when is the typical onset of substance dependence? What are substance-induced disorders? Be familiar with the characteristic withdrawal syndrome for alcohol, cocaine/amphetamines, and heroin. How does psychological dependence differ from physiological dependence? How may individuals with a genetic predisposition to substance dependence respond differently to substance use experimentation, compared to those without a predisposition? Be familiar with the substance use disorder concepts of: reward deficiency syndrome, tolerance, and down-regulation. Be familiar with the biopsychosocial model of substance use disorders and know that it is currently the most widely accepted theoretical model for explaining addiction. What are some advantages and (potential) disadvantages of the 12-step treatment approach for addiction (e.g., Alcoholics Anonymous)? What are the assumptions and key components of the Motivational Interviewing approach? The subtypes of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. What is an eating binge, what is purging behavior, what is non-purging compensatory behavior? What factors may make an individual particularly vulnerable to developing an eating disorder (predisposing factors)? What is a common precipitating factor that can trigger an eating disorder among vulnerable individuals? What are common maintaining (perpetuating) factors? Concepts and classic research in the field of weight/eating: Keys et al. research on restricting food intake, Garner et al. research on body discrepancy between real women and “ideal” body weight, Becker’s research on the westernization of Fiji. Know the sleep stages and what a typical night’s sleep looks like in terms of the sleep stages. How do dyssomnias differ from parasomnias? What is cataplexy? Sleep paralysis? Hypnagogic/hypnopompic hallucinations? What stages of sleep do each of the parasomnias typically occur in? Who is most at risk for obstructive sleep apnea? Sleep terror disorder and sleepwalking disorder? Be familiar with the factors that contribute to primary insomnia. Know some of the disadvantages associated with various sleep medications. How is obstructive sleep apnea treated?