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Define Somatoform disorders

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occur when a person manifests a psychological problem through physiological symptom

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Define Hypochondriasis (somatoform)

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an individual has frequent physical complaints -> doctor can’t locate cause
believe minor issues are severe (headache,tummy ache )

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define Conversion (somatoform)

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individual reports existence of severe physical problems w/o biological reason
ex: blindness, paralysis

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define Dissociative disorders

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disorders that disrupt conscious process
3 types:
1 psychogenic amnesia
2 dissociative fugue
3 dissociative identity

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what is psychogenic amnesia

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person cannot remember things w/ no physiological basis for disruption
Retrograde amnesia last for hrs-yrs
trauma or stressful nature is lost

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what is dissociative fugue

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reversible amnesia for personal identity
usually unplanned travel - accompanied by new personality

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what is dissociation identity (DID)

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person has several personalities
triggers/situations can switch personality
-> can be random

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define mood disorders

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extreme or inappropriate emotion
3types
1 Major depression
2 seasonal affective (SAD)
3 bipolar

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major depression

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severe long lasting + debilitating sadness
unhappy for @ least 2 weeks w/o cause
symptoms: sadness, loss sense of humor, suicidal, +anxiety

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Seasonal Affective (SAD)

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experience depression during winter months
-> based on sun not temperature
treated w light therapy

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define Bipolar

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formally manic depression
periods of depression + manic episodes
manic = high energy
-> confident or irritable
engage in risky behavior during ep.

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define schizophrenic disorders

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chronic mental illness
loss of reality | 1/100 ppl diagnosed
symptoms: disorganized thinking, disturbed perceptions, inappropriate emotions + actions
4 types: disorganized, paranoid, catatonic,undifferentiated

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what is disorganized schitzo

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disorganized speech + behavior
flat inappropriate emotions
-> clang associations (linking similar sounds w words

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what is paranoid schitzo

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most common: preoccupation w delusions or hallucinations
-> hearing voices
diagnosed w lack of disorganized speech , catatonic behavior or flat affect

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define catatonia

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loss of motor skills or hyperactive motor activity

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define hallucination

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sensory experience w/o sensory stimulation

17
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define the flat effect

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no response

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what is catatonic schitzo

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holding rigid poses for hours
flat
waxy flexibility
repeating speech or behavior

19
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what is differentiated schitzo

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varies symptoms - has everything

20
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define body image disorders

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fixation or obsession w/ body/face
interferes w/ health, daily life, or relationships
3 types:
1 body dysmorphia
2 anorexia nervosa
3 bulimia nervosa

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what is body dysmorphia

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persistent + intrusive preoccupations w/ an image / slight defect in one’s appearance
think abt real/ perceived flaws for hrs
can’t control negative thoughts
may undergo surgery = never satisfied

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what is anorexia nervosa

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a relentless pursuit of thinness
extreme disturbed eating habits
disturbed body image + fear of weight gain

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what is Bulimia nervosa

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frequent episodes of binge eating
frantic efforts to avoid weight gain
desire to lose weight or stay thin + compulsion to binge
not all bulimia ^ others = fasting excessive exercise etc

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what is binge eating?

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intake 3-5k calories within an hour
-> healthy = 2-3k a day

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define Impulse control disorders

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inability to resist the urge to do something harmful to themselves or others
generally fulfill immediate conscious wishes

26
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what is Kleptomania

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the constant urge to steal typically w/o regard for need or profit
adrenaline
mainly women

27
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what is pyromania

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unable to resist starting fires
more common in men
caused by other mental illnesses or retarded
fixation on fires
feels relief after fire

28
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what is pathological gambling

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continued gambling despite negative physical, psychological, and social consequences
steal from friends + family to gamble
extreme debt

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define anxiety disorders

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conditions w primary symptoms of anxiety or defenses against anxiety
fear something bad will happen
in a state of intense uneasiness uncertainty + fear
5 types: Phobia, generalized anxiety (GAD) , panic, obsessive compulsive, PTSD

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phobia (anxiety disorder)

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persistent + unreasonable fear of object, activity, or situation.
sudden episodes of intense dread
must be an irrational fear to be a phobia

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what is generalized anxiety (GAD)

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continuously tense, apprehensive state of autonomic nervous system arousal
constantly tense, worried, over sensitive + suffers from insomnia + can’t concentrate

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panic disorder

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periodic bouts of panic that occur abruptly
-> panic attacks
symptoms; palpitations of the heart, shortness of breath, chest pains

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what is PTSD

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flashbacks or nightmares of an extremely stressful event
event memories = anxiety

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what is obsessive compulsive disorder

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obsessive thoughts lead to repetitive behaviors or mental acts to reduce stress

ex: obsession w dirt cause compulsive hand washing

35
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what are some treatments (personality disorders)

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therapy, systemic desensitization, flooding, aversion therapy, psychoanalytic therapy, humanistic therapy, cognitive therapy, somatic therapy (DRUGS), Group therapy

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