Psychology 121 Chapter 10 Flashcards
psychological disorder
clinically recognizable set of symptoms or behaviors associated in most cases with distres and with interference with personal functions.
deviance
behaviors that are outside the realm of societal expectations.
distress
behavior causing the individual physical or emotional harm
dysfunction
extext to which the behavior causes impairment in one or more important areas of functioning
DSM;diagnostic statistical manual
helps therapist, researchers, drug companies, health insurance companies and policy makers in the united states detemine whether behavior should be considered a psychological disorder.
co-morbidity
occurs when people who suffer form one disoder also suffer at the same time from another disorder
generalized anxiety disoder(GAD)
a psychological disorder diagnosed in situations in which a person has been excessibely worrying about something for at least 6 months or more. even though he or she knows that the concerns are exaggerated and when the anxiety causes significant distress and dysfunction.
obsessive compulsive disorer (OCD)
a disorder that is diagnosed when a individual continuously experiences distressing or frightening thoughts and engages in obsessions or compulsions in an attempt to calm these thoughts.
obsessions
repetitive thoughts
compulsions
repetitive behaviors
post tramatic stress disorder(PTSD)
re-experiencing trauma, persistant negative alterations in mood or cognitions and a strong desire to avoid any reminders of event.
phobia
a specific fear of a certain object, situation, or acitivity and adversely affects an individuals functioning
agoraphobia
anxiety about being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult or in which help may not be available.
social phobia
extreme shyness around poeple and discomfort in social situations due to a fear of being negatively evaluated by others or humiliating oneself.
panic disorder
a psychological disorder characterized by sudden attacks of anxiety and terror that have led to significant behavioral changes in the persons life.
persistant depressive disorder
depressed mood that occurs for most days for at least two years
major depressive disoder
mental disorder characterized by significant distress or impairment in important areas of function.
bipolar disorder
swings in mood or activity from overly high and energetic to sad and fatiqued and back again with periods of near normal mood and energy in between
mania
euphoria in which the person feels awake and alive, talkitive, excitedm energetic and involved in everyday activities.
cyclothymia
persistently elevated expansive or irritable mood and depressive symptoms but do not meet the criteria for a bipolar disorder.
schizophrenia
serious psychological disorder marked by delusions, hallucinations, loss of contact with reality,inappropriate affect, disorganized speech, social withdrawl and deterioration of adaptive behavior.
delusions
false beliefs not commonly shared by others within ones culture and maintained even though they are obviously out of touch with reality
hallucinations
imaginary sensations that occur in the absence of a real stimulus or which are gross distorations of a real stimulus
psychosis
condition characterized by a loss of cantact with reality
paranoia
suspicion and mistrust of people or their actions without evidence or justification
positive symptoms
presence of abnormal behavior or experiences
negative symptoms
social withdraw, poor hygiene and grooming, poor problem solving abilities and a distorted sense of time
schizotypal
magical thinking such as belief in esp or telepathy. difficulty forming relationships and conversing.
paranoid
distrust in others, supicious and apt to challenge the loyalties of friends. prone to anger and aggressive outbursts but otherwise emotionally cold. often jealous, gaurded, secretive, overly serious.
schizoid
extreme introversion and withdraw from relationships. prefers to be alone little interest in others. humorless, distant, often absorbed wiht own thoughts and feelings.
antisocial
impoverished moral sense or conscience. history of deception, crimes,legal problems, impulsive and aggressive or violent behavior.
borderline
unstable moods and intense, stormy personal relationships. frequent mood changes and anger.
histrionic
constant attention seeking, grandiose language, provocative dressm exaggerated illnesses, overly dramtic, and excessively flirtatious.
narcissisitc
inflated sense of self importance, absorbed by fantasies of self and success. exaggerated own achievement and exploitative of others.
avoidant
socially anxious and uncomfortable,yearns for social contact but fears critism and worries about being embarressed in front of others. avoids social situations due to fear of rejection
dependent
submissive, dependent, requiring excessive approval, reasurrances, and advice. clings to people and fears losing them. lacking self confidence. uncomfortable when alone
obsessive compulsion
conscientious, orderly, perfectionist, excessive need to do everything right. inflexibility high standards and fears of errors can make this person strict and controlling. poor expressons of emotions. not the same as obsessive compulsion disorder.
autism
a disorder of neural develpment characterized by impaired socail interaction and comminication and by restricted repetitice behaviors, interest and activities.
attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder
behavior disorder characterized by inattention and or hyperactivity/ impulsity in which symptoms are present before 12 years of age.
suicidal ideation
are thoughts about how to kill oneself, which can range from a detailed plan to a fleeting consideration and does not include the final act of killing oneself
biopsychosocial
broad view that attributes disease outcome to the intricate, variable interaction of biological factors (genetic, biochemical, etc), psychological factors (mood, personality, behavior, etc.), and social factors (cultural, familial, socioeconomic, medical, etc.).