Module 2 (II) Flashcards
He explained the two hemispheres of the brain that perform tasks differently from each other
Dr. Roger Sperry
Performing tasks that were intuitive, creative, and synthesizing
Right hemisphere
More adept with analytical, logical reasoning, and critical thinking
Left hemisphere
He developed the whole brain model and discovered that there were four patterns that emerged in terms of how the brain perceived and processes information
Ned Hermann
Emerged as a validated metaphor for describing the four different preference modes
Whole Brain Model
A methodology designed to help thinkers, teams and organizations better benefit from all of the thinking available to them. It acknowledges that while different tasks require different mental processed, and different people to prefer different kinds of thinking, organizations will get better results when they can strategically leverage the full spectrum of thinking available
Whole Brain Thinking
Defined as the level of psychological health or well-being. It also indicated a state of normalcy or an absence of mental illness. It affects how we think, feel and act as we cope with life
Mental health
Refers to an individual’s state or condition that is free from mental or emotional disorders
Psychological well-being
Characterized by persistent disturbance of eating that result in altered consumption or absorption of food and significantly impair physical health or psychosocial funcitoning
Eating Disorders
Intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed body image, refusal to maintain normal body weight, and dangerous measures to lose weight. Those suffering from this see themselves as overweight even when they are underweight. They are also obsessed with checking their weight, and severely strict the type and amount of food they eat
Anorexia nervosa
Overeating, and it is followed by efforts to induce vomiting, fasting, and excessive exercise
Bulimia nervosa
Involves an overindulgence of food. After episodes of overeating, there is no initiative to release, exercise, or fast, making them overweight or obese
Binge Eating Disorder
Characterized by excessive fear, anxiety, behavioral distrubance
Anxiety Disorders
Accompanied by physical symptoms such as trembling and palpitations. Adolescents are said to be experiencing phobia when their fears seriously obstruct everyday activities
Phobic Anxiety
Characterized by an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort. Physical symptoms (fainting, sweating, palpitations, chest pain, and dizziness)
Panic Attacks
A common, chronic and long-lasting disorder in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that he or she feels the urge to repeat over and over
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Repeated thoughts, urges, or mental images that cause anxiety
Obsessions
Repetitive behaviors that a person with OCD feels the urge to do in response to an obsessive thought
Compulsions
Characterized by hopelessness, lack of energy in their usual activities, crying for unexplained reasons, and low self-esteem. It is a serious problem
Depression
Also known as manic-depressive illness. It is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels, and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks
Bipolar Disorder
Periods of unusually intense emotion, changes in sleep patterns and activity levels, and unusual behaviors
Mood episodes
Characterized by repeated pattern of behaviors in which the basic rights of others are violated
Conduct Disorder
An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from expectations of the individual’s culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or impairment
Personality Disorders
Usually demonstrate a pattern of distrust or suspiciousness on the motives of the people around them. They usually think that others are thinking of hurting them, and these thoughts cause fears
Paranoid Personality Disorder
Individual’s disregard or violation of the rights of others. They do not care if their behaviors may harm others, but they will do and get whatever they want even at the expense of others
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Individuals who show excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors. At times, they will cry for no apparent reason just to express their feelings. Also, they will talk or act like a baby just to be able to get attention from others
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Exhibit a pattern of grandiosity. They are self-centered or think of themselves only, and their need for admiration is very strong. Also, they lack empathy. Thus, it is difficult for them to understand the needs and feelings of others
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Individuals show a pattern of social inhibition, feelings on inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. Thus, they prefer to be alone and try to avoid social activities because of their fear of being judged (negatively)
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Individuals demonstrate a pattern of submissive and clinging behavior related to an excessive need to be taken care of. Thus, adolescents who suffer from this personality disorder usually cannot work alone, feel helpless when unattended by someone, and may demand someone to be always at their side
Dependent Personality Disorder
Makes it hard for people to know what is real and what is not real. It can make the brain think it sees or hears things that aren’t really there. A person diagnosed with this can also start to think that people are trying to control them or read their minds
Schizophrenia
Problematic or pathological use of substances such as alcohol and illegal drugs
Substance Related Disorders
Excessive use of Internet impairs daily life. With the increased innovation and use of technology, adolescents are highly exposed to the internet which opens the gates to varied online activities such as gaming, emailing/texting, and engaging in social networking sites
Computer/Internet Addiction
Your capacity to recover from an unpleasant experience
Resilience
Your capacity to control and monitor your own behaviors
Self-regulation
Represents your beliefs about your capacity to perform or do your plans. It is concerned not with your competencies but with your confidence to do your skills
Self-efficacy
