What This Document Is
This is an updated study guide for Exam Three in PSYC 3140: Abnormal Psychology at Georgia State University. It’s designed to focus your preparation by outlining key topics that will be covered on the exam. The guide is regularly updated after each lecture, so accessing the latest version is crucial.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in PSYC 3140 preparing for Exam Three. It helps prioritize studying by identifying the most commonly diagnosed disorders that will be assessed. It’s intended to be used *in conjunction with* lecture slides and assigned chapter readings – it is not a replacement for those materials.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This guide is not an exhaustive list of every detail within each topic. It prioritizes content for exam focus, meaning some material covered in class may receive less emphasis on the exam. The section on Disorders of Sex and Gender is specifically excluded from Exam Three. This guide is a tool to *guide* your studying, not to *be* your studying.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide includes:
* A breakdown of key concepts related to Schizophrenia, including the five categories of symptoms (hallucinations, delusions, negative symptoms, disorganized behavior, and psychomotor symptoms).
* An overview of the course of schizophrenia (pre-morbid, prodromal, active, and residual phases).
* Distinctions between positive, negative, and psychomotor symptoms.
* Information on the diathesis-stress relationship in the development of schizophrenia, including biological (Dopamine Hypothesis) and environmental factors.
* A summary of ideal treatment approaches for schizophrenia (antipsychotics, psychotherapy, family therapy, and case management).
* An overview of Personality Disorders, categorized into Clusters A, B, and C, with hallmark features for each (Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal, Narcissistic, Histrionic, and Borderline).
* A definition of personality and its influencing factors.
This preview does *not* include detailed explanations of the biological or environmental evidence for the diathesis-stress relationship, nor does it provide in-depth coverage of each personality disorder beyond their defining characteristics. It also does not include any practice questions or exam-specific details.