module 65-66 Flashcards
a syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individuals cognition, emotion, regulation or behavior
psychological disorder
a psychological disorder marked by the appearance by age 7 of one or more of three key symptoms: extreme inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity
ADHD
the concept that diseases have psychological disorders, have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and in most cases cured often through treatment in a hospital
medical model
a widely used system for classifying psychological disorders
DSM-5
psychological disorders characterized by distressing persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
anxiety disorders
an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of autonomic nervous system arousal
generalized anxiety disorder
an anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable, minutes long episodes of intense dread in which a person experiences terror accompanying chest pain, choking or other freighting sensations
panic disorder
an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity or situation
phobia
intense fear of social situations, leading to avoidance of such
social anxiety disorder
fear or avoidance of situations, such as crowds or wide open places, where one has felt loss of control and panic
agoraphobia
a disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions
OCD
a disorder characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumpy anxiety, numbness of feeling, and insomnia that lingers for four weeks or more after a traumatic experience
PTSD
positive psychological changes as a result of struggling with extremely challenging circumstances and life crises
post traumatic growth
