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Cards (32)

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