According to Freud, the __________ of the dream refers to the hidden, symbolic meaning of the dream, which, if correctly interpreted, reveals the unconscious conflicts that created the nervous disorder.

Which field is devoted to the study of just how much of an individual’s personality is due to inherited traits?

The Freudian stage during which girls must resolve the Electra complex is the __________ stage.

What was the basis for Freud’s development of his theory of the Oedipus complex?

Dominic has increased levels of the neurotransmitter dopamine in his frontal lobe areas. Which disorder might he be at risk of experiencing?

Melissa is diagnosed with schizophrenia. She believes that she is a powerful person who can save the world. Melissa is experiencing delusions of __________.

While talking with his best friend Matt, Carlos, who is clearly down and out, says, “Dude, I just have no luck with girls at all. I asked Tyra out last night and she turned me down flat. Nobody will EVER want to go out with me. Why am I such a loser?” Because Matt has recently taken an abnormal psychology class, he uses a cognitive perspective to answer Carlos. Which of the following might Matt say?

Intruding thoughts that occur again and again are called __________. Repetitive, ritualistic behaviors are called __________.

Therapies directed at directly changing disordered or inappropriate behavior are referred to as __________ therapies.

Physical sources of sexual problems are referred to as __________.