Behavioral Sciences

Oklahoma Notes / Behavioral Sciences, second edition, is a review and study guide suitable for second-year medical students preparing for the National Board of Medical Examiners, foreign medical school graduates preparing for the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination in the Medical Sciences (FMGEMS),...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Krug, Ronald S., Cass, Alvah R. (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1989, 1989
Edition:2nd ed. 1989
Series:Oklahoma Notes
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Section One: Review of Basics of Human Behavior
  • Assumptions
  • Definitions and Concepts
  • Affect and Emotional States
  • Memory
  • Consciousness
  • Orientation
  • Perception
  • Thinking
  • Acquisition of Behavior
  • Growth and Development
  • Neurophysiologic Considerations
  • Exam Questions
  • Answer Key — Exam Questions
  • Section Two: Theories, Psychosocial Problems
  • Theories
  • Sexuality
  • Substance Abuse
  • Aging
  • Death and Dying/Grief and Bereavement
  • Atti tudes
  • Prejudice
  • Subculture Parameters
  • Psychological Assessment
  • Divorce
  • Suicide and Homicide
  • Social Stress and Physical Concomitants
  • Exam Questions
  • Answer Key — Exam Questions
  • Section Three: Psychopathology
  • Assumptions and Rationale
  • Defense Mechanisms
  • Differential Diagnosis Flow Chart
  • Major Categories of Psychopathology
  • Cross Theoretical Comparisons
  • Special Problems of Children
  • Incidence/Prevalence Statistics of Emotional Illness
  • Exam Questions
  • Answer Key — Exam Questions
  • Section Four: Diagnosis and Intervention
  • Mental Status Examination and Interviewing
  • Major Treatment Modalities
  • Group Methods
  • Environmental Manipulations
  • Medical Legal Issues
  • Exam Questions
  • Answer Key — Exam Questions
  • Section Five: Introduction to Health Care Systems
  • Purpose
  • Historical Perspective
  • Determinants of Health Services
  • Health Manpower
  • Delivery Systems: Ambulatory Care
  • Delivery Systems: Institutions for Care
  • Financing Patient Care
  • Regulation and Quality Assurance
  • Final Comments
  • Exam Questions
  • Answer Key — Exam Questions