Disorders Flashcards
Psychological disorder
4 D’s behavioral pattern (deviant, dysfunctional, distressful, dangerous)
4 D’s
Deviant, dysfunctional, distressful, dangerous
ADHD
Extreme in attentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsivity
Medical model
Concept that diseases have physical causes that can be treated
DSM-IV
Book that provides precise and consistent diagnosis
Labeling effects
Labels that stigmatize a person
Anxiety disorders
Characterized by distressing
Generalized anxiety disorder
Continually tense, apprehensive and in a state if autonomic nervous system arousal
Panic disorder
Marked by unpredictable, minutes long episodes of dread
Phobic disorder
Persistent, irrational fear, avoidance
Agoraphobia
Afraid to be in a situation where escape may be difficult
Specific phobia
Fear of specific things
Social phobia
Fear of being scrutinized by others
OCD
Unwanted, repetitive thoughts/actions
PTSD
Haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal