psych 1630 exam 4 chapter 13 Flashcards
Psychological disorder
A mental disorder is characterized by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behaviour.
Diathesis–stress model
The theory that certain mental disorders (such as
schizophrenia) develop when people with a genetic or acquired vulnerability are
exposed to high levels of stress
Best predictor of suicide
Feelings of hopelessness
Differences between gender in suicide
Women are three times more likely to attempt suicide but men are four times more
likely to complete it; due to methods used
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
A psychological disorder characterized by a constant state of anxiety not
linked to an identifiable source
Panic Disorder
A disorder characterized by sudden and intense rushes of
anxiety without an apparent reason lasting for several minutes
Agoraphobia
An anxiety disorder in which the main symptom is an intense fear of
public places
Social Anxiety Disorder
An intense fear of situations that
invite public scrutiny
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
An anxiety disorder defined by
persistent thoughts (obsessions) and the need to perform repetitive acts
(compulsions)
Bipolar Disorder
A rare mood disorder characterized by wild fluctuations from
mania (a euphoric, overactive state) to depression (a state of hopelessness and
apathy)
Borderline Personality Disorder
A type of personality characterized by
instability in one’s self-image, mood, and social relationships and a lack of clear
identity.
Antisocial personality disorder
A personality disorder involving a chronic
pattern of self-centered, manipulative, and destructive behavior toward others
symptoms of ASPD
A person with ASPD has difficulty with close relationships; lacks a conscience and
feels little to no guilt, remorse, or empathy for people harmed
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
A psychological disorder that develops
as a result of exposure to a traumatic event.
Schizophrenia spectrum disorders
Disorders involving gross
distortions of thoughts and perceptions coupled with the loss of
contact with reality.
5 Major Syptoms of schizophrenia
Delusions, Hallucinations, Disorganized Speech, Disorganized or catatonic behavior
Dissociative amnesia
A condition marked by a temporary disruption in one’s memory,
consciousness, or self-identity due to partial or complete memory loss; most common dissociative
disorder
Dissociative fugue
A specifier of dissociative amnesia in which a person “forgets” his or her
identity, wanders from home, and develops new autobiographical memories.
Effectively starts a new life
May last hours or years
Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, it is an
extremely rare condition in which an individual develops two or more distinct identities
DID
More prevalent among female adults
No gender disparity in child clinical settings
Childhood abuse ordinarily precedes DID
What is Mania?
In early stages, mania is exhilarating state of mind, lots of energy, filled with self-
esteem, confident, very social and engaging
Drawbacks of the manic state: person becomes loud, fast-talking, frenzied, and
explosive, consequences of behaviors
