Clinical Psychology: Core Concepts and Modern Applications

Cognitive Therapy (CT) Fundamentals

  • Cognitive Theory

    Thoughts influence emotions and behaviors. By changing thought patterns, we can alter mood and actions.

  • Goals of CT

    Identify and modify dysfunctional thoughts to improve mental health outcomes.

  • Key Figures in Cognitive Therapy

    • Aaron Beck (Cognitive Therapy): Developed cognitive restructuring techniques; emphasized identifying and challenging negative thought patterns.

    • Albert Ellis (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, REBT): Introduced the ABC model (Activating

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Group Dynamics Fundamentals: 35 Key Concepts Q&A

Social Psychology and Group Dynamics Knowledge Assessment

Core Concepts from Chapters 1–6

  1. 1. Initiation and Hazing Criteria

    An initiation becomes a form of hazing when:

    Answer: It involves activities that are physically or psychologically harmful.

  2. 2. Illustrating Social Comparison

    Denise thought the test was easy, but she was not sure. So, after she turns in her paper, she talks to her friends to see what they thought about the test. Denise’s actions best illustrate:

    Answer: Social comparison.

  3. 3. Leary’s

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Neurobiology of Trauma and Therapeutic Lenses

Neurobiology of Trauma Response

Key Brain Areas and Functions

  • Reptilian Brain: Associated with survival instincts and the emotional brain. (Mnemonic: Fist)
  • Limbic Area / Amygdala: Emotional processing center. (Mnemonic: Finger up)
  • Frontal Cortex: Responsible for executive functions, reasoning, and making meaning.

Defining Theory

Theory Definition for a 12-Year-Old

The reasoning behind why and how a particular thing happens, supported by an evidence base.

Scientific Definition

A scientifically-based possible

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Mastering APA Statistical Reporting and Research Design Principles

APA Statistical Reporting Examples

This section demonstrates how to report key statistical findings and sample characteristics using proper APA format.

Sample Size and Demographics

  • Total Participants: The total sample size was reported as N = 98. (Note: The capitalized N represents the full sample; a lowercase n represents a subset.)
  • South Asian Identification: 9.20% of the sample identified as South Asian.
  • Male Participants: 50.00% of the sample was identified as men.
  • Non-Respondents for Age: Six participants
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Social Research Principles: Methods, Ethics, and Big Data Analysis

Research Methods: Questions and Answers

Flaws in the Original Google Flu Trends Method

There are two flaws in the original Google Flu Trends method:

  1. They combined multiple queries into a single variable, ignoring variability in individual search query tendencies over time. This does not take into account that language in searches changes over time.
  2. The algorithm dynamics were unstable. Google Flu Trends was an unstable reflection of the prevalence of the flu.

Mitchell Duneier’s Use of an Audio Recorder

In

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Cognitive Biases and Moral Foundations: Understanding Human Judgment

Foundations of Moral Psychology

Theories of Moral Origin

Three primary perspectives on the source of morality:

  • Nativism: Morality stems from inborn traits (Nature).
  • Empiricism: Morality is derived from experience (starting as blank slates) (Nurture).
  • Rationalism: Morality is self-constructed through logical reasoning.

Defining Rationalism (Heidt)

A Rationalist is anyone who believes logical reasoning is the best way to obtain knowledge and insight about the world.

The Heinz Dilemma

A classic ethical problem

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