Help
Options
Didn't know it?
click below
click below
Knew it?
click below
click below
Don't Know
Remaining cards (0)
Know
retry
shuffle
restart
0:00
Embed Code - If you would like this activity on your web page, copy the script below and paste it into your web page.
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Unit 8 disorders
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Psychological Disorder | A condition characterized by significant disturbances in thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that cause distress or impair functioning. |
| Dysfunction | A disruption or abnormal functioning, especially in terms of mental or physical processes. |
| Distress | Emotional suffering or discomfort that often results from psychological disorders. |
| Stigma | Negative attitudes and beliefs about individuals with mental health conditions. |
| Medical Model | A framework that views psychological disorders as diseases with biological causes that can be diagnosed and treated. |
| Epigenetics | The study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression, potentially affecting mental health. |
| Maladaptive Thoughts | Cognitive patterns that hinder a person's ability to adapt to or cope with stress. |
| Maladaptive Behaviors | Actions that are harmful or non-constructive and impede a person’s ability to function well. |
| Maladaptive Relationships | Interpersonal interactions that are detrimental to mental well-being or social functioning. |
| Eclectic Approach | An approach to therapy that incorporates elements from various psychological theories and methods. |
| Behavioral Perspective | Focuses on how behavior is learned and maintained through interactions with the environment. |
| Psychodynamic Perspective | Emphasizes unconscious drives and childhood experiences as influences on behavior. |
| Humanistic Perspective | Focuses on individual potential, self-actualization, and free will. |
| Cognitive Perspective | Focuses on how mental processes (thinking, memory, perception) influence behavior. |
| Evolutionary Perspective | Studies how evolutionary processes, such as natural selection, influence psychological traits and behaviors. |
| Sociocultural Perspective | Considers the role of society and culture in influencing behavior and mental processes. |
| Biological Perspective | Examines the biological underpinnings of behavior, including genetics, brain structure, and chemical processes. |
| Biopsychosocial Model | A holistic view that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental health. |
| Diathesis-Stress Model | Suggests that psychological disorders are the result of both genetic predispositions and environmental stressors. |
| Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) | A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. |
| Neurodevelopmental Disorders | A category of disorders that affect development of the nervous system, such as ADHD and autism spectrum disorder. |
| Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) | A developmental disorder that affects social interaction, communication, and behavior. |
| Anxiety Disorder | A group of disorders characterized by excessive worry, fear, or anxiety. |
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) | A disorder marked by chronic, excessive worry and tension without a specific cause. |
| Panic Disorder | Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks. |
| Phobia | An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation. |
| Specific Phobia | A phobia focused on a specific object or situation. |
| Acrophobia | Fear of heights. |
| Arachnophobia | Fear of spiders. |
| Agoraphobia | Fear of open or public spaces, often leading to avoidance of places where escape might be difficult. |
| Panic Attacks | Sudden episodes of intense fear or discomfort. |
| Culture-bound Anxiety Disorder | Anxiety disorders that are unique to a specific cultural or ethnic group. |
| Ataque de Nervios | A culture-bound anxiety disorder found in some Latino cultures, characterized by intense emotional distress. |
| Social Anxiety Disorder | A fear of being negatively judged or scrutinized in social situations. |
| Taijin Kyofusho | A culture-bound anxiety disorder characterized by fear of offending or embarrassing others. |
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) | A condition characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors. |
| Obsessions | Recurrent, intrusive thoughts that cause anxiety. |
| Compulsions | Repetitive behaviors performed to reduce anxiety caused by obsessions. |
| Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) | A disorder triggered by exposure to traumatic events, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, and heightened stress responses. |
| Trauma and Stressor-related Disorders | A category of disorders related to trauma and stressful events, including PTSD. |
| Hypervigilance | An enhanced state of awareness and alertness, often linked to PTSD. |
| Flashbacks | Recurrent, involuntary memories of a traumatic event. |
| Insomnia | Difficulty falling or staying asleep, often associated with PTSD. |
| Emotional Detachment | A numbing or distancing from emotional experiences, commonly found in PTSD. |
| Hostility | A feeling of anger and aggression, which can be a symptom of PTSD. |
| Major Depressive Disorder | A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and other symptoms. |
| Dysthymia | A less severe but chronic form of depression. |
| Bipolar Disorder | A mood disorder involving episodes of mania and depression. |
| Mania | A state of elevated mood, increased energy, and sometimes impulsive or reckless behavior. |
| Schizophrenia | A severe mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking. |
| Psychotic Disorder | A disorder characterized by a break from reality, such as schizophrenia. |
| Hallucinations | Perceptions that are not based on reality, such as hearing voices or seeing things that aren't there. |
| Delusions | False beliefs, often paranoid or grandiose. |
| Selective Attention | Difficulty focusing attention on relevant stimuli while ignoring irrelevant ones, often seen in |
| Disorganized Speech | Speech that is incoherent or difficult to understand, a symptom of schizophrenia. |
| Flat Affect | A lack of emotional expression, commonly found in schizophrenia. |
| Impaired Theory of Mind | Difficulty understanding others' perspectives or emotions, often seen in schizophrenia. |
| Dissociative Disorders | Disorders that involve disruptions in memory, identity, or perception of the self. |
| Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) | A condition where a person has two or more distinct identities or personality states. |
| Dissociations | A sense of detachment from reality or the self. |
| Dissociative Amnesia | Memory loss, often related to a traumatic event, with no physical cause. |
| Personality Disorders | Enduring patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviate markedly from cultural expectations. |
| Antisocial Personality Disorder | A disorder characterized by disregard for others' rights and lack of remorse for harmful actions. |
| Cluster A Personality Disorders | Odd or eccentric disorders (e.g., paranoid, schizoid, schizotypal). |
| Cluster B Personality Disorders | Dramatic or erratic disorders (e.g., borderline, narcissistic, antisocial). |
| Cluster C Personality Disorders | Anxious or fearful disorders (e.g., avoidant, dependent, obsessive-compulsive). |
| Anorexia Nervosa | An eating disorder characterized by restricted food intake and an intense fear of gaining weight. |
| Bulimia Nervosa | An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting). |
| Binge-eating Disorder | Recurrent episodes of binge eating without compensatory behaviors. |
| Feeding and Eating Disorders | A group of disorders related to abnormal eating behaviors. |
Created by:
user-1878165
Popular Psychology sets