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Psychological Disorder A pattern of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that is maladaptive, deviant, distressing, and dysfunctional.
DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.); used to diagnose mental disorders.
Anxiety Disorders Disorders characterized by excessive fear and anxiety.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) Chronic, excessive worry about everyday life.
Panic Disorder Recurrent unexpected panic attacks and fear of future attacks.
Phobia An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Disorder caused by trauma, involving flashbacks and anxiety.
Dissociative Disorders Disorders involving disruptions in memory, identity, or consciousness.
Mood Disorder Disorders involving disturbances in emotional state.
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) Persistent sadness and loss of interest lasting at least two weeks.
Persistent Depressive Disorder Chronic depression lasting at least two years.
Mania Elevated mood, high energy, impulsivity, and little need for sleep.
Bipolar Disorder Disorder with cycles of mania and depression.
Bipolar I vs. Bipolar II Bipolar I includes full mania; Bipolar II includes hypomania and depression.
Schizophrenia Severe disorder with distorted thinking, perception, and behavior.
Delusions False beliefs despite evidence against them.
Hallucinations Sensory experiences without external stimuli.
Word Salad Disorganized, nonsensical speech.
Personality Disorders Enduring, inflexible behavior patterns that deviate from norms.
Antisocial Personality Disorder Disregard for others’ rights, lack of empathy.
Borderline Personality Disorder Instability in emotions, relationships, and self-image.
Psychotherapy Treatment using psychological techniques.
Psychoanalysis Therapy focusing on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences.
Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Therapy that changes negative thoughts and behaviors.
Exposure Therapy Gradual exposure to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety.
Systematic Desensitization Exposure paired with relaxation techniques.
Aversive Conditioning Pairing unwanted behavior with unpleasant stimulus.
Diathesis-Stress Model Disorders result from predisposition plus stress.
Agoraphobia Fear of situations where escape is difficult.
ADHD Disorder with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Developmental disorder affecting social interaction and communication.
Maladaptive Interferes with normal functioning.
Unjustified Lacking a rational cause.
Disturbing Causes distress to self or others.
Atypical Not typical; deviates from the norm.
Comorbidity Presence of multiple disorders in one person.
Dissociative Amnesia Memory loss due to trauma.
Dissociative Fugue Sudden travel with identity confusion.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) Multiple distinct identities in one person.
Orbitofrontal Cortex Brain region for decision-making and impulse control.
Psychopathology Study of mental disorders.
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