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AP Psych Unit 12 A
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| ADHD | a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention hyperactivity and impulsivity |
| Medical Model | Concept that psychological disorders with physical causes can be diagnosed, treated, and cured in a hospital |
| Biopsychosocial Perspective | view that any kind of behavior arises from the interaction of nature and nurture |
| DSM-IV-TR | A widely used system for classifying psychological disorders |
| Rosenhan's 1973 Study | A study to test the affect of labeling |
| GAD | An anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal |
| Panic Disorder | An anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable minutes long episodes of intense dread |
| Phobia Disorder | An anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity, or situation |
| OCD | An anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions) |
| PTSD | An anxiety disorder marked by haunting memories or nightmares that linger for four or more weeks after a traumatic experience |