2013 Spring Abnormal Psychology Final ReviewRemember: These are concepts that would be useful to know for the exam. You will also want to be familiar with all theterms in bold in the book. However, keep in mind that simply knowing these will not be sufficient for getting a good grade.Make sure you know the broader concepts and application. Also, this is not a complete list, but it begins to get at the topicsimportant to know.Chapter 9 – Personality DisordersClusters – defining characteristics of each clusterKnow the specific disorders in each cluster – symptoms/characteristics associatedFive Factor Model of Personality Role of Culture in PDsDistinction between axis I and axis II disordersDimensional Classification vs. Dimensional ClassificationEgo-syntonic vs Ego-dystonicTreatments of PDsEpidemiology – which disorders have significant gender differences?prevalence of personality disorders in clinical (treatment) and community samples Problems with assessment of PDsComorbidity associated with PDsGender differencesEtiology-Role of genes in PDsStudy on biological and adoptive families related to Antisocial PD- what do we know about the role of environment for ASPDPsychopathy characteristics and research findings. What are distinctions between factor I & factor II psychopathy? Which type is related to ASPD/why?Chapter 13 - SchizophreniaPhases of schizophrenia – know what type of symptoms and impairments occurDefinitions: Negative, disorganized & positive symptoms – definitions, types, and courseSubtypes of SchizophreniaDifferences in symptoms and time course between: (1) Delusional disorder, (2) schizophreniform disorder, (3) schizoaffective disorderMake sure that you understand the distinction and connection between schizophrenia and schitzotypal personality disorderSchizophrenia epidemiology – prevalence, heritability rates, gender differencesEtiology-Concordance rates of twin studiesCross-cultural studies of SchizophreniaSocial causation vs Social selection hypothesisExpressed emotion – definition, components, how its impact on schizophreniaBiological factors, Role of neurotransmitters (Dopamine)Treatment types - effects of antipsychotic meds, family treatmentsChapter 10 – Eating DisordersCharacteristics of Anorexia and BulimiaTypes of anorexia - Types of bulimiaSimilarities and differences of bulimia and anorexiaBinge – definition, purpose servedEpidemiology – age of onset, prevalence, gender/ethnicity/SES differencesComorbid disordersTreatments – types and effectiveness outcomesEtiology - role of genetics in eating disorders; parenting and family environmentChapter 11 – Substance Use DisordersDefinitions and differences between: substance abuse and substance dependenceDSM-IV symptoms of abuse and dependencePsychological Dependence and Physiological DependenceTolerance and WithdrawalEpidemiology – prevalence, age of onset, gender/ethnic/age differencesComorbid conditions with alcoholismAssociated effects or consequences of alcohol abuse/dependenceEtiologyCloninger Adoption study – gene types and outcomes of the studyConcordance rates of twinsTreatments for alcoholism, types, controversies, difficulties, and outcomes of treatmentIt will be important to know about longitudinal studies and findings related to substances we’ve discussed in class.Chapter 16 – Externalizing Childhood DisordersDevelopmental Psychopathology(developmentally appropriate age norms)Know symptoms, epidemiology, and differences between:(1)Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)(2)Conduct Disorder (CD)(3)Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)(4) Separation Anxiety DisorderDifferent conduct problemsKnow the role age of onset plays +prognosis; associated disordersGender differencesEpidemiology – prevalence rates of SAD, ADHD, ODD and CDTreatment – types (e.g., behavioral family therapy and diversion programs) and efficacy, psychostimulantsEtiology – role of etiological factors in externalizing disorders, coercive