What This Document Is
This document is a study guide designed to help students prepare for the second exam in Abnormal Psychology (PSYC 168) at California State University Sacramento. It focuses on key terms and concepts related to anxiety, trauma, stressor-related disorders, and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders. The guide is structured around Chapter 4 of the course materials and aims to assist in identifying disorders presented in case vignettes.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in PSYC 168 who are preparing for their second exam. It serves as a focused review of the core concepts that will be assessed, helping students prioritize their study efforts. It’s most useful when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, readings, and other assigned materials. The guide exists to improve exam performance by clarifying the specific areas of focus.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide is a *review* tool, not a replacement for comprehensive learning. It provides definitions and lists key concepts, but does not offer in-depth explanations, case studies, or practice questions beyond the identification of disorders in vignettes. Students will still need to understand the nuances of each disorder and its application to real-world scenarios.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide includes definitions and explanations of the following: anxiety disorder, panic attack, behavioral inhibition system, fight/flight system, triple vulnerability model, generalized anxiety disorder, autonomic restrictors, panic disorder, agoraphobia, interoceptive avoidance, panic control treatment, specific phobia, separation anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, selective mutism, acute stress disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder, adjustment disorders, reactive attachment disorder, and disinhibited social engagement disorder.
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of these terms, examples of case vignettes, or any practice questions. It only provides a list of the topics covered in the complete study guide.