The Modern Medical Model of Abnormal Behaviour Can Be Traced

question 242

True/False

The modern medical model of abnormal behaviour can be traced back to 2500 years ago.

Comprehend the concepts and applications of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Distinguish between different theoretical orientations in psychotherapy (e.g., psychoanalytic, behaviorist, cognitive, humanistic).

Understand systematic desensitization and its implementation.

Recognize the techniques and effectiveness of various psychotherapeutic approaches.

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Definitions:

Confirmation Error

A cognitive bias where individuals favor information that confirms their existing beliefs or hypotheses.

Representativeness Bias

A cognitive bias where individuals incorrectly assess the likelihood of an event based on how closely it resembles their stereotypes of a category.

Lack-of-participation Error

A common mistake in decision-making processes, where not all relevant parties are involved, leading to suboptimal outcomes.

Escalating Commitment

A behavioral phenomenon where an individual or group continues to invest in a decision despite evidence of its ineffectiveness.