Abnormal Psych Flashcards
what is the DSM-5
the classification system developed by the American Psychiatric association used to describe abnormal behaviors
what are phobias?
a type of anxiety disorder, characterized by a strong, irrational fear of specific objects or situations that are normally considered harmless
what is obsessive compulsive disorder?
characterized by persistent, repetitive and unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions)
what is PTSD?
characterized by intense feelings of anxiety horror and helplessness after experiencing a traumatic event such as violent crime, natural disaster, or military combat
what is bipolar disorder?
characterized by periods of both depression and mania
what is somatic symptom and related disorders?
characterized bu physical complaints about conditions that are caused by psychological factors
what is schizophrenia?
a group of severe disorders involving disturbances of perception, language, thought, emotion, and balance. Delusional beliefs hallucinations, and disorganized speech and thought are three key characteristic symptoms
what is narcissistic personality disorder
characterized by a grandiose sense of self importance, fantasies of unlimited success, need for extensive admiration, and willingness to exploit other to achieve a goal
what are dissociative disorders?
involve splitting apart of significant aspects of a persons awareness, memory, or identity.
dissociative amnesia
characterized by a partial or total inability to recall past experiences and important information. Some individuals also experience dissociative fugue
What is dissociative identity disorder?
characterized by the presence pf two or more distinct personality systems in the same individual
what is psychoanalysis?
freudian therapy designed to bring unconscious conflicts, which usually date back to childhood experiences into consciousness
what is therapy?
therapy that treats problem behaviors and mental processes by focusing on faulty thought processes and beliefs
what is rational emotive therapy?
albert ellis’s cognitive therapy to eliminate emotional problems through the rational examination of irrational beliefs
what is the humanistic theory?
focuses on removing obstacles that block personal growth and potential
what is client centered therapy?
Carl roger’s therapy emphasizes the client’s natural tendency to become healthy and productive. key techniques include empathy, unconditional positive regard, and active listening.
what is behavior therapy?
group of techniques that use the principles of classical conditioning, operant learning, and observational learning to modify maladaptive behavior.
what is systematic desensitization?
a gradual process of extinguishing a learned phobia by working through a hierarchy or fear evoking stimuli while staying deeply relaxed
what is aversion therapy?
uses the principles of classical conditioning to create anxiety by pairing an aversive stimulus with a maladaptive behavior
(pairing alcohol with nausea)
what is biomedical therapy?
uses drugs and electroconvulsive therapy to treat psychological disorders
