Key Terms Flashcards
What is mental health?
A person’s overall emotional, social, and psychological well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act.
What is bipolar depression?
A mood disorder with episodes of both mania (highs) and depression (lows).
What is unipolar depression?
A mood disorder where a person experiences only depressive episodes, without mania.
What are negative schemas?
Pessimistic and self-critical thought patterns that can lead to depression.
What is the negative triad?
Beck’s theory that depression is caused by negative views of oneself, the world, and the future.
What are antidepressants?
Medications used to treat depression by altering brain chemicals like serotonin.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
A therapy that helps people change negative thinking patterns and behaviors.
What is a holistic approach?
An approach that considers all aspects of a person (physical, mental, social) when understanding or treating a problem.
What is a reductionist approach?
An approach that breaks down complex behaviors into simpler parts to study them.
What is addiction?
A condition where a person feels compelled to use a substance or engage in a behavior, even with harmful consequences.
What is dependence?
The body’s physical or psychological need for a substance, leading to withdrawal symptoms when stopped.
What is genetic vulnerability?
An increased likelihood of developing a condition due to inherited genes.
What is aversion therapy?
A type of therapy that pairs an undesirable behavior with an unpleasant stimulus to stop the behavior.
What is substance abuse?
Harmful use of substances like drugs or alcohol, leading to negative consequences.
What is substance misuse?
Using substances in a way that is not intended or prescribed, often leading to problems.
