Psychological Disorders Flashcards
what is a physiological disorder
mental pattern causing distress or impairing ability to function within society
how does DSM5 classify psychological disorders
based on SYMPTOMS
changes with time
time period required to be major depressive order
at least one episode of two weeks
what is dysthymia
less intense form of depression that must last 2 years
how long is persistent depressive disorder
over 2 years
bipolar 1 vs 2
1 - more manic at least 1 episode x 1 week(decreased need for sleep, elevated esteem, race of thoughts)
2 - more depressive , hypomania
what is cyclothymic disorder
similar to bipolar 2 in that it is hypomania but less depression intensity
what is a hypochondria
excessive concern about medical conditions in the absence of physical symptoms
obsessions vs compulsions
obsess - thoughts
compulsion - behaviours
somatic symptoms disorder
excessive focus on a physical symptom
what is conversion disorder
a somatic disorder
impair sensory or voluntary motor function with no biological cause
onset after high stress event
what is dissociative disorder and examples
disconnect from ones routine consciousness or personality
ex.dissociative identity disorder
dissociative amnesia
depersonalization - unreality about existence
depersonalization disorder
disconnection from own existence
why are personality disorders known as egosyntonicity
they are behaviour problems that cause persistent problems in a persons life but are not recognized by the affected person
what are cluster A disorders
the weird!!
paranoid
schizotypal
schizoid
