psychological disorders (15)

Question 1

psychopathology

Answer 1

The study of psychological disorders, including symptoms, etiology (causes), and treatment

Question 2

psychological disorder

Answer 2

A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors

Question 3

abnormal

Answer 3

deviate from the norm
no single definition

Question 4

behavior caused by psychological disorders

Answer 4

1.) distress
2.) disrupted functioning in daily life

Question 5

American Psychiatric Association definition of psychological disorders

Answer 5

Significant disturbances in thoughts, feelings, and behaviors which…
Reflect biological, psychological, or developmental dysfunction
Lead to significant distress or disability in one’s life
Do not reflect culturally approved responses to certain events

Question 6

DSM-5

Answer 6

classification system used by most mental health professionals in the US
Published by the APA in 1952

Question 7

international classification od diseases (ICD-10)

Answer 7

published by the world health association
classification and criteria for specific disorders are similar to the DSM but some differences exist
general health of populations

Question 8

ICD

Answer 8

used for clinical diagnosis

Question 9

DSM

Answer 9

valued for research

Question 10

supernatural perspective

Answer 10

possessed by evil spirits

Question 11

biological perspective

Answer 11

Genetic, chemical imbalances, brain abnormalities, neurotransmitters, hormones

Question 12

diathesis-stress persepctive

Answer 12

Psychological disorders are due to a combination of biological and psychosocial factors

Question 13

anxiety disorder

Answer 13

excessive and persistent fear and anxiety, and related disturbances in behavior

Question 14

fear

Answer 14

live threat (cobra in front of me)

Question 15

anxiety

Answer 15

anticipatory reaction (someone is bringing a cobra)

Question 16

phobias

Answer 16

Excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation

Question 17

acrophobia

Answer 17

heights

Question 18

aerophobia

Answer 18

flying

Question 19

arachnophobia

Answer 19

spiders

Question 20

claustrophobia

Answer 20

enclosed spaces

Question 21

panic attacks

Answer 21

sudden onset of intense panic and reaches a peak within 10 minutes

Question 22

panic attack symptoms

Answer 22

1.) choking sensations
2.) hot flashes or chills
3.) dizziness or lightheadedness
4.) fears of losing control or of dying

Question 23

panic disorder

Answer 23

repeated and unexpected panic attacks

Question 24

agoraphobia

Answer 24

fear and avoidance of situations where panic attacks may occur

Question 25

generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 25

a relatively continuous state of excessive, uncontrollable worry and apprehension
6 months straight

Question 26

symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 26

1.) restlessness
2.) difficulty concentrating
3.) fatigue
4.) muscle tension
5.) irritability
6.) sleep difficulties

Question 27

panic disorder concerns

Answer 27

1.) additional panic attacks
2.) worry about the consequences of the attacks
3.) or problematic changes in behaviors related to the attacks
“fear of fear”