Exam 1 – Study Guide

Adult Psychopathology Past and Present

• Historical overview of adult psychopathology and how the view of pathological behavior

has evolved over time

• Be familiar with the bigger movements that affected the way we viewed adult psychopathology, and treatment

Models of Adult Psychopathology

• Know about the different models that we discussed and that are covered in your book

(biological, psychodynamic, behavioral, cognitive, humanistic-existential, gestalt), including how they conceptualize adult psychopathology, basic elements of the models, and treatments o Make sure to know the defense mechanisms - For the biological perspective, you should know the brain regions in as much depth as they are covered in your book. o Be familiar with the structure and function of neurons and the components of neuronal activity we covered in class. Assessment and Classification - Definition of assessment, standardization, reliability, validity - Different types of assessment: clinical interviews, projective tests, personality inventories, response inventories, psychophysiological tests, neuropsychological tests, and clinical observations, including what they are, how they are used, problems and strengths with each - Classification system (DSM 5) Anxiety Disorders - Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Phobias - DSM 5 diagnostic criteria - Models for understanding the development and maintenance of these disorders - Treatment approaches based on models discussed in class and in your book Obsessive Compulsive Disorder - DSM 5 diagnostic criteria - Models for understanding the development and maintenance of these disorders - Treatment approaches based on models discussed in class and in your book