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Psych Ch16 Abnormal

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psychological disorder a "harmful dysfunction" in which behavior is judged to be atypical, disturbing, maladaptive, and unjustifiable
medical model the concept that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated and cured. when applied to psychological disorders, the medical model assumes that these "menal" illnesses can be diagnosed on the basis of their symptoms and be cured
bio-psycho-social perspective a contemporary perspective which assumes that biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors combine and interact to produe psychological disorders.
DSM-IV AAp's Diagnostic and Satistical Manual of Mental Disorders. a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders.
neurotic disorder a psychological disorder that is usually distressing but that allows one to think rationally and function socially.
psychotic disorder a psychological disorder in which a person loses contact with reality, experiencing irrational ideas and distorted perceptions.
anxiety disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety.
generalized anxiety disorder 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 a minute-long episode of intense dread in which a person experiences terror accompanying chest pain, chokeing, or other frightening sensations.
phobia an nxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or stiuation.
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetivie thoughts (obsessions) and/or acions (complusions).
mood disorders psychological disorders characterized by emional extremes.
major depressive disorder a mood disorder in which a person, for no apparent reason, experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and dimished interest or pleasure in most activites.
manic episode a mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state.
bipolar episode a mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania.
dissociative disorders disorders in which conscious awareness becomes separted (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings.
dissociative identity disorder a rare dissociative diorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities.
schizophrenia a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusiional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emoitions and actions.
delusions false beliefs, often of persecutioni or granduer, that may accompany psychotic disorders.
personality disorders psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.
antisocial personality disorder a personality disorder in which a person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family. May be aggressive and ruthless or a clever conartist.
Amnesia loss of memory.
post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) an anxiety disorder that can develop after exposure to a terrifying event or ordeal in which grave physical harm occurred or was threatened. Events that may trigger it include violent personal assaults, natural disasters, accidents, or military combat.
sleep disorders Sleep disorders involve any difficulties related to sleeping, including difficulty falling or staying asleep, falling asleep at inappropriate times, excessive total sleep time, or abnormal behaviors associated with sleep.
substance abuse the overindulgence in and dependence of a drug or other chemical leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual's physical and mental health, or the welfare of others.
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