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What is one disorder that psychosurgery can help treat?
OCD
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What type of disorder is Bipolar disorder classified as?
Mood disorder
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What is a common mental health condition mentioned?
Depression
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What type of disorder is Schizophrenia classified as?
Severe and
chronic
mental disorder
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What does the Biological approach assume about mental disorders?
They have a
psychological
cause
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What belief does the Biological approach hold regarding the brain?
Different
areas
of the brain have different jobs
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How does the Biological approach relate to psychosurgery therapy?
It helps treat various
mental disorders
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If a patient has OCD, which treatment might be considered based on the Biological approach?
Psychosurgery
therapy
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Which disorder is less commonly treated with psychosurgery?
Schizophrenia
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Why might the Biological approach be significant in treating mental health disorders?
It provides a framework for understanding
brain functions
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What is the focus of the study material?
Romantic relationships
and
mental processes
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What do people use to make choices about relationships?
Cost-benefit analysis
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What does the minimax principle involve in relationships?
Minimizing
costs
while maximizing
benefits
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How can the cost-benefit analysis be observed in behaviors?
By evaluating the
costs
and
benefits
before decisions
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What is the purpose of evaluating costs and benefits in relationships?
To determine if a relationship is likely to
succeed
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What do limitations held about relationships refer to?
Expectations
about potential partners
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What might happen if someone has low alternatives in a relationship?
They may stay in a
poor-quality
relationship
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What did the 1996 study investigate?
Relationship satisfaction
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What is the assumption of the biological approach to relationships?
Evolutionary
influences shape romantic relationships
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What does evolutionary theory propose about mate selection?
Individuals choose mates with
traits
for reproduction
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What do both men and women seek in mates according to evolutionary theory?
Mates that produce healthy
offspring
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Why do females have a larger investment in offspring?
They
carry
and
care
for the baby
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What traits do females prefer in males according to evolutionary theory?
Males with
resources
and
ambition
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What signs do men look for in females?
Youthfulness and
reproductive success
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What are signs of good genes in females?
Smooth skin
,
white teeth
, wide hips
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What does Symons believe about males' preferences in females?
Males look for high
reproductive value
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What is the assumption of the psychodynamic approach?
Emotional development
influences relationships
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What is the significance of Bowlby's attachment theory?
It emphasizes the
importance
of early bonds
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What is the role of the primary caregiver in attachment theory?
They provide
emotional security
for the child
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What does attachment in Bowlby's theory involve?
A bond between
infant
and
caregiver
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How does a secure attachment benefit a child?
It fosters
emotional development
and security
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What can happen if the attachment bond is disrupted?
It can lead to serious
emotional development issues
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