5.3 - Explaining & Classifying Psychological Disorders Flashcards
Dysfunction
people can’t complete daily activities or functions as necessary
Distress
emotional suffering, discomfort, and pain
Deviance
differing from the norm; it’s rare or not typical behavior
Stigma of Classification
people worry about what others attitudes will be towards them when diagnosed with a disorder
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual
contains descriptions, symptoms, diagnostic criteria of mental disorders
International Classification of Mental Disorders
a classification system for all physical and mental diseases produced by the World Health Organization (WHO)
Evolutionary Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is on behavior and mental processes reducing likelihood to survive
Sociocultural Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is on not being able to adapt to social/cultural norms
Biological Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is on the body or genetic issues
Biopsychosocial Model
assumes any mental disorders involves combination of biological, social and cognitive factors
Diathesis-Stress Model
assumes any mental disorders develop due to genetic vulnerability combined with stressful life experiences
World Health Organization
helps promote health, keep the world safe, and serve the vulnerable
Eclectic Approach
multiple reasons/sided approach to why people have a mental disorder
Behavioral Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is on unhealthy learned associations to stimuli
Psychodynamic Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is on unconscious thoughts and experiences; usually happened during childhood
American Psychiatric Association
supports the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental illnesses
Humanistic Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is lack of social support and being able to fulfill one’s potential
Cognitive Perspective
cause of mental disorders focus is on not being able to adapt beliefs/thoughts and attitudes/emotions
