PSY 220 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Ct Scan, Physical Examination, Thematic Apperception Test
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Attention, concentration, certain abilities and skills (sensory and cognitive abilities) (can vs can"t do) No, couldn"t draw it = motor problems; yes = visual/perception problems. Why they"re coming in for help now; usually a breaking point, losing control. Earliest childhood memory, effects of trauma echo throughout the generations. Flat affect - no emotion in voice, repressing a lot of emotions. Probably won"t be successful if they"re not motivated to get better for right reasons. 11 subtests; each section measures different cognitive abilities. Paranoid people tend to score high on picture completion tests. Hy - hysteria = under stress, defense mechanisms. P - paranoia = emotionally sensitive to other people. ); people project themselves into what they see. Reacting the same way others do = in touch with reality. Each card pulls for certain ideas, make up a story to go with it, good for assessing relationships. What you say could be reality, a wish, or a fear.
