Psy 1101:  Test 5 Objectives

 

 

1.

Definitions of stress and stressor.

2.

The stress process.

3.

Causes of stress and reactions to particular causes.

4.

Examples of other psychological, behavioral, biological, and social system factors that play a part in the stress process.

5.

Responses to stress (e.g., fight-or-flight, general adaptation syndrome).

6.

Factors moderating the impact of stress.

7.

Behavioral and cognitive coping methods.

8.

Criteria for label of "psychological disorder."

9.

DSM-V   (what it is; how it is used, etc.)

10.

Characteristics and etiology of the following ANXIETY DISORDERS:  (A) Generalized anxiety, (B) Phobic, (C) Panic, and (D) Obsessive-compulsive

11.

Characteristics and etiology of MOOD DISORDERS including bipolar disorders and depression

12.

Characteristics and etiology of SCHIZOPHRENIC DISORDERS, including general symptoms, major subtypes, and genetic likelihood.

13.

Major risk factors and warning signs for potential suicide plus adolescent suicide rates across demographic groups. (Web)

14.

Attributions

15.

Each part of the 3-component model of attitudes.

16.

Development of attitudes.

17.

Measurement of attitudes.

18.

Attitudes and behavior OR behavior and attitudes? - Bem

19.

Source, message, channel, and receiver factors associated with attitude change (includes use of fear).

20.

Latitude of acceptance and attitude change.

21.

Conformity, obedience, and situations including (A) Asch’s “Line Judging” study (conformity), (B) Milgram’s “Shock” study (obedience), and (C) Zimbardo’s “Prison” study (power of situation and roles)