Lecture 1 - concepts

Question 1

Syndrome

Answer 1

A cluster of symptoms that occur together and characterize a specific disorder or condition.

Question 2

Diagnosis

Answer 2

The identification of a disorder based on a predefined set of symptoms, which must cause significant impairment or distress.

Question 3

Somatic Symptom Disorder

Answer 3

A mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical conditions or current knowledge.

Question 4

Verstehen

Answer 4

A concept emphasizing the understanding of inter-subjective meaning and empathy in the context of clinical psychology.

Question 5

Operant Conditioning

Answer 5

A type of learning where behaviors are shaped by their consequences, such as rewards or punishments.

Question 6

Classical Conditioning

Answer 6

A learning process where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with a meaningful response through pairing with another stimulus.

Question 7

Negative Cognitive Bias

Answer 7

A tendency to perceive situations and interactions negatively, often seen in depressive disorders.