PSYCH 5
Intra-active psychology looks at individuals as disentangled entitites
False
Phenomena emerge through Intra-actions
true
When Einstein talks about modern consciousness as separate from the world around he suggests that this is
Delusional and psychopathological
A phenomenon is a fact out in reality waiting to be mirrored in science
False
A person in a car accident is likely to be impacted in what ways?
Physically, Psychologically and socially
Severe psychological suffering as phenomenon emerges through the intra-action between the person suffering and the health care professional
Truth
A phenomenon emerges from the intra-action between observer and what is observed
true
Detailed biospheric knowledge enabling cultures to survive is contained in
The ethosphere
Allie Lights depression will look just the same to everybody who interacts with her.
False
When we look through an individualistic lens we experience our biospheric and ethnospheric connections
false
Severe psychological suffering is mono-casual and always has one clearly identifiable cause
False
According to Einstein "the one issue of true religion" is
Freeing oneself from the delusion of separateness
Which of the following is NOT part of the storytelling aspect of humans
Brain
Which of the following is NOT part of the communal aspect of humans?
Motivation
Subjective processes are not important for well-being and healing, it is solely the biological processes that matter
False
In the standard view of science mind and matter are always enmeshed
False
Psychology can be reduced to biology as the true cause of psychological experience
False
Overcoming the delusion of separateness means remembering intimate connections with the world
True
Severe psychological suffering can be described as complex intra-active wave pattern that can be impacted in multiple ways.
true
When we look through an individualistic lens we experience our biospheric and ethnospheric connections
flase
Phenomenon emerge through intra-actions
true
Subjective processes are not important for well-being and healing, it is solely the biological processes that matter.
false
Our process of knowing creates phenomena (facts), according to quantum theory (Barad)
True
The term biosphere refers to
the web of life
intra active psychology looks at individuals as disentangled entities
false
Which of the following is NOT a part of somatic aspect of humans?
Consciousness
Integrative psychology draws on all disciplines relevant for pscyological understanding of our world.
True
The terms "culture" and "civilization" are often used pejoratively when referring to the lack of culture and civilization among indigenous people
true
Psychological phenomena emerge through interactions of two distinct and quite separate entities
false
Story and memory are intimately connected-
true
Each ethnosphere is an inevitable response to a particular biosphere and thus lacking in imagination
true
Detailed biospheric knowledge enabling cultures to survive is contained in
the ethnosphere
Ethnosphere refers to
cultural fabric that envelopes part
cultural web of life
Einstein famously talked about optical illusion to describe the consciousness of modern humans.
false
Severe psychological suffering can be described as a complex intra-active wave pattern that can be impacted in multiple ways.
true
Quantum theory suggests that what we know, how we know, and the ethics of knowing are entangled.
True
Integrative psychology draws on all disciplines relevant for a psychological understanding of our world
true
The complement of the material neuropsychological processes and imagery, reflection, and self reflection constitute a phenomenon
true
The right hemisphere has which of the following primary qualities and functions
ustained attention and vigilance without preconceptionsit is in service of establishing connections, exploring, and relating or connecting and sharing in another’s fate. It sees itself and things as part of a web of interconnections, it sees everything as embedded. It is interested in creating and tends toward flow. The right hemisphere opens us to possibility, to new experience and new events. It sees things as a whole or holistically. It is interested in experiencing and making us present. It appreciates uniqueness and is interested in the particular. It tries to understand and make meaning. The right hemisphere some centuries ago used to be the master hemisphere of the brain.
The firing of neurons is gradual and continuous
false
which of the following are now also considered brains by scientists
heart and gut
cells are the basic building blocks of living organisms without memory capacity
false
stem cells can be reprogrammed through
electromagnetic fields
Neurons primarily transmit impulses to our sensory receptors
false
The autonomic nervous system consists of the
sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system
the endocrine system and the nervous system function in the same way
false
the adrenal glands are mainly responsible for the relaxation response
false
which of the following is true
Each hemisphere has quality different ways of proecessing
We can draw a reasonable resemblance of a tree when only our left hemisphere is activated
false
the reptilian brain is the basis for
instinctual responses
the paleomammalian brain is the basis for
emotional states
which of the triune brain structures can be called our "emotional brain"
paleomammalian brain
the neomammalian brain is the basis for
cognitive process
dopamine is key for
pleasure and reinforcement
serotonin Is key for
sleep and appetitie
white matter makes up a very small portion of the brain
false
the paleomammalian brain is the basis for
emotional state
the reptilian brain does NOT deal with which of the following
cognitive insight
the choice of research methods is arbitrary
true
the reptilian brain is the basis for
instinctual responses
the endocrine system and nervous system function in the same way
false
which of the following is true?
both hemispheres are involved in everything we do.
each hemisphere has a qualitatively different way of processing.
the reptilian brain deals with
automatic functions
a cell is basically just like a computer
false
The assumption that all psychological process, whether abnormal or normal, can be explained by neurological firings is called
reductionist / materialistic explanation
the default network is responsible for
internal, private processing.
The left hemisphere has which of the following primary qualities and functions?
narrow, focused attention, manipulation of the world, sees things in isolation, it represents the world.
the world of the left hemisphere has internal reality that truthfully corresponds to reality
false
life has evolved in __ dimesntions
four
an axon can be as long as three feet
true
neutrons primary transmit impulses to our sensory receptors
false
the best explanation for the self and its processes will finally only be found in neurobiology
false
eating yogurt with a probiotic does not make a difference the stress response of women
false
our genetic information is always active and expressed
false
at the very origin or life codes developed that made life and evolution possible
true
our neurological processes and our processes of awareness are complementary
true
acetycholrine is key for
functioning of the autonomic system
cells seem to have the capacity for processing that is similar to conscious experience or necessary for conscious experience
true
infatuation is associated with the release of ____ and loving someone in an ongoing relationship is associated with the release of ____
dopamine, seratonin
the body / mind problems concerns the question of
how neuro events can be psychological events
the release of serotonin leads to experiences of
sleep
the phenomena of psychopathology are constituted through neurological processes
false
A good way to describe intra-action in phenomena is as waves of different processes diffracting or intra-acting
true
which brain plays a signficant role in determining what we believe to be true
pallomammalian brain
white appears to be more important for
inerconnectivity and glial cells
the right hemisphere is critical in affect management
true
William James intuited early in the history of psychology that all consciousness can be reduced to neuropsychological proceeses
false
abdominal acupuncture can improve cognitive function
true
norepinephrine is key for
blood pressure and release of glucose
the phenomena pf psychopathology are constituted by complementary material and discursive (language, culture) processes.
true
sound vibration can trigger our natural ability for self healing.
true
neurological processes are foundational (in the sense of ultimate explanations) in explaining severe psychological suffering
false
DNA leads a double life: it is material ( a chemical structure) and it is a code
true
affect management strategies are genetically determined
false
which hemisphere is involved in emotion
both
the difference in the hemispheres is best described as -
different qualities in processing information
when we lose the function of our right hemisphere our attention broadesn
flase
which part of the brain helps us with empathy
frontal lobe
the right hemisphere is important for
context and meaning
information and meaning are the same thing
false
our two hemispheres create two different versions of the world.
true
the model created by the left hemisphere is self consistent and has perfection
true
the right hemisphere has a strong voice and can easily speak on its own behalf
false
McGilchrist argues against reason
false
Finding meaning in life is important for balance and contentment
true
which of the following is an example of everyday suffering
final exam
dreams can be disturbing because their meaning is not always obvious
true
storytelling can be helpful in promoting psychological healitng
true
the biomedical model of sever psychological suffering
serves a neurological event
symptoms usually only have diagnostic meaning, but they do not have any cultural meaning
false
Erich Fromm asks the questions whether
a society gives a satisfactory answer to the problem of human existance
the statistical model of "abnormality" creates
arbitrary boundaries between normal versus abnormal.
different models of severe psychological suffering lead to different interventions
true
the humanistic and positive psychology models focus on the modification of behavior
false
according to FROMM, neurosis is the natural result of a sane person living in an insane society
true
research with psychedelic substances as a treatment option have resumed because of
desperate for new drugs
dreams can be disturbing but their meaning is not always obvious
true
the psychologist who provide empirical evidence for the positive effect of empathy was
carl rogers
ethnicity is NOT a factor that can impact psychological well being
false
according to GOTZCHE, prescription drugs are
3rd cause of death
some cultures have unique diagnoses for severe psychological suffering the has no direct equivelent to the US culture
true
Watters documents that the American psych is in the process of
globalization
Erich Fromm asks the questions whether
a society gives a satisfactory answer to the process of human existance
Empathy, emotional warmth, an congrunence are the necessary and sufficient ingredients for positive change in psychotherapy according to
carl rogers
meaninglessness is generally easy for us humans to experenice
false
pyschological well being is influenced by a multiplicity of facotrs
true
the experience of the soul having left the body, resulting insomnia, despondency and diarrhea is
susto
insanity is a
legal term
approaches to severe psychological suffering
vary in different cultures
the statistical model of "abnormality" creates
arbitrary boundaries between normal and abnormal
IN European Middle Ages maddess was seen as caused by
evil spirits
sever suffering check all that apply
every day is taken up by efforts to cope with life, a person cannot live their talents as intended, a person is a danger to others, a person is a danger to themself, behavior is unusual in the culture
the biomedical model of severe psychological suffering
sees it as a neurological event
Erich fromm Claims that
questioning ones sanity and self doubt is a natural consequence of living in modern western society
what I experience as a symptom of severe suffering will be experienced in the same way by someone else
false
the biological markers and causes of mental illness have been identified by research
false
what society thinks about a particular symptom matters to the experience of severe psycologocial suffering
true
Prozac has failed to live up to its original promise in the treatment of depression
true
different models of severe psychological suffering lead to different interventions
true
descriptions of psychological suffering reflect cultural assumptions
true
descriptions of psychological suffering are value free
false
dine sand paintings are best described as
images of balance and beauty
it has been shown that expression of psychological suffering can be exported. The implication that
culture can play a critical role in psychological suffering and diagnosis
the majority of psychological research is based
western education, industrialization, rich, democratic, generalization and normative
psychology has made generalizations about all of humanity based on
small subset of human populations
the WEIRDer you are, the more you see the interconnections in the world
flase
Jeanne achterberg research on distant intention questions which sense of self
individualistic
the number of diagnostic categories in the diagnostistic and statistical manual
have gone up
the cultural lens of a researcher is not important for his or her research
flase
20th century American psychology developed a focus on
self contained individualism
individualism goes and in glove with the standard view of science that emerged during the historical enlightenment period
true
an inclusive lens contributed to creating a WEIRD world
false
Ancient indigenous philosophies and current quantum theoretical philosphies are not compatible
false
descriptions of psychological suffering reflect cultural assumptions
true
the DMS successfully addresses experiences of stress and trauma throughout the manual
false
the social context of traumatic experience does not matter
false
people who have grown up within an individualistic worldview never have to wonder how people within sociocetnric societies see the world. individualism makes it easy to see their perspective
false
the has been shown that the expression of psychological suffering can be exported. the implication that
cultural can play a critical role in the psych suffering an diagnosis
which of the following is true
diagnostic and stats manual is a categorical system
culture specific labels are entirely consistent with the diagnostic categories of the DSM
false
WEIRD samples from the basis of the much psychological research
true
indigensim understands the self in terms of
place, community, ancestors, and spirits or gods
if research is based on a limited set of populations, the the results may contribute to shaping humanity based the results from this limited set of populations
true
the DSM is biased towards the biomedical model of explaining severe psychological suffering
true
the majority of psychological research is based on
small subset of human population. western education ect.
ancient indigenous philosophies and current quantum theoretical philosophies are not compatible
false
in dine navajo culture healing or relief from suffering means
restore balance
a first break whether in the form of depression or other ways, means that person is fated to experience future breaksq
false
the word healing refers to
holistic orientation
healing is determined by a singular factor that psychiatrist and clinical psychologist are able to identify
false
our spiritual and religious beliefs may matter for our healing from severe psychological suffering
true
intention and motivation are a negligible factor in healing
false
symbols can be powerful in healing stem from cultural stories or from our personal unconscious and personal mythology
true
symbols have the potential capacity to impact our neuropsycology
true
which one of the following is most critical for relief from suffering
right hemisphere
ideally an intervention to relieve psychological suffering pulls on
variety of approaches
insanity is a technical psychological term used by clinical psychologist
false
balance and harmony is central to the Lakota understanding of mental health
correct
the focus in Lakota culture is on
ones entire being
the basic unit for interventions is
the community
which of the following statements applies to Lakota cutlure
relationships make the brain
consulting the hand trembler, a Dine diagnostician, is an attempt to
make meaning of suffering
according to Susan larger, the images on the alter can be considered
life symbols binding psyche and culture together
the dine medicine man creates a life symbolic universe to mediate the power of supernaturals deiteies
correct
the fact that life symbols and chants hav been handed down from generation to generation ___ their symbolic power through ongoing cultural practice
increase
the Dine Navajo understanding of illness or imbalance in the chanteys includes
offending a diety
the creation of the sand-painting can be considered what stage in the structure of symbolic healing
presentation
the patient sitting down in the center of the sand painting can be seen as which part of the symbolic healing
identification
the singer, (medicine man or hataali) working on the patient is part of which stage in the structure of symbolic healing
transformation
the symbolic healing approaches of the Dine have been shown by research to be almost inevitably effective for Dine patients
false
shifts in states of attention help us to access realms where symbols can be manipulated and acquire new meaning
true
healing and curing mean the same thing according to the textbook
false
in a dine healing ceremony, the patient may literally sit in the place of balance on a a sandpainting
true
the emotional brain is central factor in the process of psychological change
true
the central concept of among culture is
harmony
the overall goal of a Navajo person can be dsescribed as
balance
the self indigenous people is anchored in cultural rituals and stories
true
Fried claimed that we needed which two for happiness and contentment
intimacy and creativity
which of the following are most critical for relief from suffering
paleo-mammalian brain and right hemisphere
the biomedical model of relieving severe psychological suffering is
reductionistic and materialsitc
personal symbols are part of pour personal mythology, they infuse our stories and how we see ourselves
true
our neurobiological process can be manipulated through symbolic and ritual processes
true
our spiritual and religious beliefs may matter for our healing from severe psychological suffering
true
in indvidualistic societies symbols are primarily charged by way of
personal history
the symbolic healing approach of the dine have been shown to be entirely ineffective
false
the language of our pale0-mammalian brain is primarily based on
image
stress becomes harmful when
the level of challenge is larger than what one can handle
a car accident will likely causeq
stress
the amygdala is central in fear and stress
true
the hippocampus is our alarm system for stress
false
the hippocampus ___ the meaning of incoming information
evaluates
stress is produced along two different roads
true
the slow road processing fear responses have the capacity to
down-regulate
long term stress leads to high levels of
glucocorticoids
truma may result in which of the following
crisis of identity
the central criterion distinguishing between PTSD and Acute stress disorder is
length
stress becomes harmful when
the level of challenge is larger than an individual can handle
an accident likely will cause
stress
trauma may result in
crisis of identity
central criterion distinguishing between ptsd and acute stress is
length
the thalamus distribues
incoming sensory infromation
stress in life is entirely avoidable if we do it right
false
the amygdala is one of the most interconnected structures in the brain
true
chronic stress may lead to depression
true
in prolonged stress the general adaption syndrome GAS is what sequence
alarm resistance exhaustion
the hippocampus is our alarm system for stress
false
post traumatic stress injury could be considered a more appropriate term because it
avoids stigmatism
biosphere and ethnosphere do not have any impact on stress response
false
research shows that the level of stress in US has
increased
stress challenges our equilibrium and integration
true
stressful vents are mediated by
neurobiology stress chapter
the highroad takes no chances and is concerned with survival
true
insufficient sleep increases activity in amygdala
true
type 2 diabetes is not related to chronic stress
false
long term stress leads to a high level of glucocoo
sleep deprivation strengthens the connections between prefrontal cortex and amygdala
false
chronic stress weakens the immune system
chronic stress may
shrink hippocampus
during chronic stress emotional and cognitive assessment my trigger self.
true
amygdala activates the
sympathetic nS
poverty is related to chronic stress
true
slow road processeing fear responses have the capacity to
down regulate
when a zebra encounters a lion it is
situational stress
when a person with PTSD has flashback what side of the brain is more activity
right side
the slow road has a capacity to provide a corrective danger identified for th fast road
true
eustress means that we are encountering a challenge we cannot master
false
processing on the fast road, once triggered, cannot be modified
false
what is central to the diagnosis of PTSd
actual or threatened death
about one in __ US vets returning from Iraq and afghan has PTSD or depression or both
5
stress is processed along one road that is fast and begins with the amygdala
false
what does not trigger a stress response
orgasma nd falling in love
attachment means the same as temperament or style of reactivity
false
secure attachment is experienced by the majority of children in the US
true
the quality of attachment is important for cognitive-emotional development and the expression of genes
true
ACES are common only in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods
false
the term neurodiverity helps us to appreciate differences in brain functioning as potiential giftg
true
the term neurodiversity defines the neurotypical as normal
false
which are of symptoms is indicative of autism spectrum disorder
deficites in social communication and interaction.
Which area of symptoms is indicative of autism spectrum disorder?
Repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
Which of the following is indicative of ADHD (attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder)?
lack of follow through with instructions
The increase in the frequency of ADHD diagnoses raises questions about social factors, such as school settings.
true
ACEs are common only in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
false
The book and documentary The Horseboy demonstrate that shamanism should be the treatment of choice for autism spectrum disorder.
false
When a person has markedly odd nonverbal communication, then the severity of autism spectrum disorder is:
level 2
The increase in the frequency of ADHD diagnoses raises questions about social factors, such as school settings.
true
The quality of attachment is important for cognitive-emotional development and the expression of genes.
true
Excessive talking is indicative of autism spectrum disorder
false
Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist who has been diagnosed with asperger’s syndrome, regards her diagnosis as a
superpower
Some evidence suggests that ADHD (attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder) is over-diagnosed and over-medicated.
true
Attachment means the same as temperament or style of reactivity.
false
The integrative model of autism spectrum disorder brings together
Which of the following is NOT indicative of autism spectrum disorder?
broad interests
Children who have suffered ACEs likely
When a person responds only to very direct social approaches, then the severity of autism spectrum disorder is:
level3
When a person attempts to make friends, but these attempts are odd and typically unsuccessful, then the severity of autism spectrum disorder is:
level 1
From the perspective of a person on the autism spectrum the processes of the “normal brain” look (check all that apply)
easily distractable, obsessivly social, incapable of sufficient attention to detail
The quality of childhood attachment impacts epigenetic processes.
true
Research evidence for isolated factors leads to competing theories that are inadequate to explain autism spectrum disorder.
true
When a person has only a few words of intelligible speech and rarely initiates interaction, then the severity of autism spectrum disorder is:
level3
Children who have suffered ACEs likely
ACEs are common only in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.
false
Which of the following is NOT indicative of autism spectrum disorder?
broad interests
Attachment means the same as temperament or style of reactivity.
flase
Excessive talking is indicative of autism spectrum disorder
false
Greta Thunberg, the environmental activist who has been diagnosed with asperger’s syndrome, regards her diagnosis as a
superpower
When a person responds only to very direct social approaches, then the severity of autism spectrum disorder is:
level3
Secure attachment is experienced by the majority of children in the U.S.
true
Children who got sick shortly after receiving the MRR (measles, mumps, & rubella) vaccinations suffered from
mitochondrial disease
The increase in the frequency of ADHD diagnoses raises questions about social factors, such as school settings.
true
Some evidence suggests that ADHD (attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder) is over-diagnosed and over-medicated.
true
When a person attempts to make friends, but these attempts are odd and typically unsuccessful, then the severity of autism spectrum disorder is:
level1
The original research documenting the role of vaccinations as cause of autism spectrum disorder has been replicated again and again.
false
The quality of attachment is important for cognitive-emotional development and the expression of genes.
true