Unit 8 Vocab - Abnormal Psychology Flashcards
psychological disorder
deviant, distressful, dysfunctional patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors
ADHD
psychological disorder marked by the appearance of 1+/3 main symtoms: extreme inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity (by age 7)
medical model
the concepts that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and often cured through treatment
DSM-V
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders
reference book on mental health and brain related conditions/disorders
anxiety disorders
psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety/maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
GAD
an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, apprehensive, and in a state of ANS arousal
panic disorder
an anxiety disorder marked by unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread in which a person experiences terror, chest pain, choking, and other frightening sensations
phobia
an anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object/situation
OCD
an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts and/or actions
PTSD
an anxiety disorder characterized by haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumpy anxiety, and/or insomnia that lingers for 4+ weeks after a traumatic event
dissociative disorders
disorders in which conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings
DID
rare dissociative disorder in which a person exhibits 2+ distinct and alternating personalities
mood disorders
psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes
major depressive disorder
mood disorder in which a person experiences 2+ weeks of significantly depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest/pleasure in most activities
mania
mood disorder marked by a hyperactive, wildly optimistic state
bipolar disorder
mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopeless and lethargy of depression + overexcited state of mania
schizophrenia
group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions/actions
delusions
false beliefs (persecution, grandeur) that accompany psychotic disorders
personality disorders
psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning
antisocial personality disorder
psychological disorder in which the person exhibits a lack of conscious for wrong doing, even towards friends/family, may be aggressive/ruthless
