Biology Forums - Study Force

Science-Related Homework Help Psychology Topic started by: abaker93 on Mar 9, 2018



Title: New technologies in neuroscience have advanced our understanding of psychological disorders. Discuss ...
Post by: abaker93 on Mar 9, 2018
New technologies in neuroscience have advanced our understanding of psychological disorders. Discuss the concept of biological scarring as it relates to PTSD.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

It is now commonly believed that many behavioral traits and psychological disorders are typically caused by a single recessive gene.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 3

The notion that sufferers of somatic symptom disorders may experience bodily sensations as intense, noxious, and disturbing is known as
 
  A) somatic over-sensitivity.
   B) somatic amplification.
   C) somatic desensitization.
   D) somatic delusions.

Question 4

Josef Breuer gave us the talking cure through his work with Anna O. Explain the nature and assumption of this treatment approach using Anna's case details.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 5

The Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning on the use of SSRIs with regard to children, adolescents, and young adults with depression. This message warned of an increased risk for
 
  A) suicidal ideation.
   B) attention-deficit disorder.
   C) eating disorders.
   D) sleep disorders.

Question 6

Karen Carpenter, a pop icon of the 1970's whose case is presented in the text, died from complications of anorexia nervosa. Which subtype of the disorder was evident in her story?
 
  A) Bingeing/Purging
   B) Restricting
   C) Purging
   D) Bingeing


Title: New technologies in neuroscience have advanced our understanding of psychological disorders. Discuss ...
Post by: kjatala on Mar 9, 2018
Answer to #1

Biological scarring is a term applied to brain changes that appear to result from years of living with disorders such as PTSD. The brain changes in response to the disorder.

Answer to #2

FALSE

Answer to #3

B

Answer to #4

Under hypnosis, Anna revealed details she could not recall in a conscious state. After Anna related details of distressing events in her past, her symptoms went away. This talking cure approach laid the foundation for a new approach to mental disorders.

Answer to #5

A

Answer to #6

C


Title: New technologies in neuroscience have advanced our understanding of psychological disorders. Discuss ...
Post by: abaker93 on Mar 9, 2018
I'm seriously surprised that you found the answers... What's your secret?!