Module 65 Flashcards
1
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psychological disorder
A
a syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individuals cognition, emotion, regulation, or behavior
2
Q
medical model
A
the concept that diseases (in this case psychological disorders) have psychical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and cured often throughout treatment in a hospital
3
Q
epigenetics
A
“above” or “in addition to “ genetics
the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur w/o DNA change
4
Q
DSM-5
A
a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders
5
Q
attention-deficiet/hyperactivity disorder
ADHD
A
a psych disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsivity
