Chapter 13: Psychological Disorders Flashcards
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
characterized by obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming and cause a great deal of distress
Obsessions
a thought, an urge, or an image that happens repeatedly, is intrusive and unwelcome and often causes anxiety and distress
Compulsion
behavior or mental act that a person repeats over and over in an effort to reduce anxiety
Psychological disorder
a set of behavioral, emotional, and cognitive symptoms that are significantly distressing or disabling in terms of social functioning, work endeavors, and other aspects of life
Typicality
degree to which behavior is atypical, meaning rarely seen or statistically abnormal
Dysfunction
degree to which behavior interferes with daily life and relationships
Distress
degree to which behavior or emotions cause an individual to feel upset or uncomfortable
Deviance
degree to which behavior is considered outside the standards or rules of society
Comorbidity
the occurrence of two or more disorders at the same time
Medical model
an approach suggesting that psychological disorders are illnesses that have underlying biological causes
Biopsychosocial perspective
suggests that psychological disorders result from a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors
Anxiety Disorders
- separation anxiety disorder
- specific phobia
- social anxiety disorder
- panic disorder
- agoraphobia
- generalized anxiety disorder
Specific phobia
a psychological disorder characterized by a distinct fear or anxiety related to an object or situation
Social Anxiety Disorder
an intense fear of social situations and scrutiny by others
Panic disorder
a psychological disorder that includes recurrent, unexpected panic attacks and fear that can cause significant changes in behavior
Panic attack
sudden, extreme fear or discomfort that escalates quickly, often with no evident cause
Agoraphobia
a distinct fear or anxiety related to public transportation, open spaces, retail stores, crowds, or being alone and away from home in general
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
a psychological disorder characterized by an excessive amount of worry and anxiety about activities relating to family, health, school, and other aspects of daily life
Heritability
a measure of how well differences in one’s genes account for differences in one’s traits
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
a psychological disorder characterized by exposure to or being threatened by an event involving death, serious injury, or violence; it can include disturbing memories, nightmares, flashbacks, and other distressing symptoms
Neurotransmitters involved with depression
- norepinephrine
- serotonin
- dopamine