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Abnormal Psych 2

Terms in this set (88)

Dissociative Amnesia
A disorder in which following a traumatic event an individual suddenly cannot recall important personal information or the event
Pseudocyesis
The technical name for somatoform disorders that involves a false pregnancy
Factitious Disorders
A disorder in which an individual fakes a physical illness to get attention
Conversion Disorder
A type of somatoform disorder in which individuals have symptoms that involve problems with motor or sensory functions
Multiple Personality Disorder
The term that was previously used for dissociative identity disorder
Repression
The process (sometimes called dissociation) by which individuals supposedly banish memories for consciousness and store them in the unconscious
Somatoform Disorder
The type of disorder in which individuals have physical symptoms for which there is not a physical cause
Craft Palsies
A type of conversion disorder in which individuals have symptoms that specifically prevent them from practicing their professions
Dissociative Disorder
The group of disorders in which individuals lose contact with important memories or parts of their personalities
Jean Martin Charcot
An early French neurologist who originally thought that somatoform disorders were the result of a weak nervous system but later concluded they were due to suggestion
Malingering
The term for faking a disorder to avoid responsibilities or obtain financial gain
Pain Disorder
Pain for which a physical cause can not be found
Dissociative Identity Disorder
The disorder that was previously called multiple personality disorder
Koro
A disorder often found in Asia in which individuals believe that the genitals are withdrawing into the body and that death will soon follow
Psychosomatic Disorders
Disorders in which a physiological factor such as stress causes actual physical damage
Dissociative Fugue
A disorder in which am individual flees from a stressful situation, is amnesic for that situation, and starts a new life
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
A disorder in which an individual is preoccupied with an imagined or minor defect in his or her physical appearance
Somatization Disorder
Numerous, recurrent, and long-lasting physical complaints for which a physical cause can not be found
Hysteria
A term used by Freud that implies that somatoform disorders are the result of sexual conflicts
Dissociation
Another term for repression
Mass Psychogenic Illness
The term for an epidemic of a suggested somatoform disorder
Dhat
A disorder that appears in India that involves depression, numerous physical complaints, and the belief that the symptoms are due to a decline in a vital body fluid
Hypochondriasis
The disorder in which an individual misinterprets a minor symptom as a sign of a serious disease
Depersonalization Disorder
A disorder in which an individual feels as if he or she is detached from his or her body or mental processes
Placebo Effect
Changes in the reporting of symptoms that occur when an individual is given a treatment that technically has no value but which the individual believes will cause changes in his or her symptoms
Factitious Disorder By Proxy
A disorder in which an individual fakes a disorder in another person to gain attention
Antipsychotics
Drugs that are used to treat hallucinations and delusions
Bipolar Disorder
A disorder usually characterized by changes in mood between mania and depression
Lithium
A naturally occurring salt that is effective as a mood stabilizer
Psychoeducation
A treatment for bipolar disorder that involves teaching individuals and their families about the causes and drug treatments for bipolar disorder
Cyclothymic Disorder
A mild form of depression that involves periods of mania and sometimes depression
Bipolar I Disorder
A type of bipolar disorder that is characterized by periods of mania and sometimes depression
Rapid Cycling
The term used to describe changes between mania and depression that occur at least four times within a period of a year
Bipolar Depressions
The label for depression that is associated with bipolar depression
Mood Stabilizer
Drugs that are used to limit fluctuations in mood, particularly mania
Electroconvulsive Therapy
A treatment that involves electrical stimulation of the brain that can be used to treat bipolar disorders and depression
Antidepressants
Drugs that are used to control depression in bipolar disorder but which may trigger mania
Psychotic Symptoms
The term for hallucinations and delusions
Unipolar Depressions
The label for depression that occurs in depressive disorders
Anticonvulsants
Drugs that were originally developed to treat epilepsy but which are also used as mood stabilizers
Manic-Depressive Disorder
The original term for bipolar disorder
Mixed Episode
A period during which an individual with bipolar disorder appears to experience mania and depression at the same time
Mania
An emotional state characterized by euphoria, elevated self-esteem, a rapid flow of ideas, a heighten activity level and sometimes irritability
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A treatment for bipolar and depressive disorders that involves using an electromagnetic to stimulate the brain
Hypomania
A low level of mania that lasts for at least four consecutive days
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A treatment for bipolar disorder in which individuals learn to recognize and cope with the emotional experiences that might trigger a bipolar episode
Amygdala
A structure in the brain that produces emotions, particularly irritability and rage
Bipolar II Disorder
A type of bipolar disorder that involves periods of hypomania and major depression
Dopamine
A neurotransmitter that activates the pleasure center
Tryptophan
A substance found in a dairy products and turkey that is converted into serotonin
Serotonin
A neurotransmitter the level of which is increased with SSRIs
Hypothalamus
A structure in the brain that controls mood, appetite, sex, and sleep
Behavioral Activation
A type of therapy that involves increasing the number of pleasant experiences individuals have
Antidepressants
Drugs that cause neurons to produce higher levels of neurotransmitters
Dysthymic Disorder
A disorder characterized by mild but persistent depression
Retrograde Amnesia
A temporary loss of memory following ETC
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
A psychological treatment for depression in which the focus is on changing incorrect beliefs
Stimulants
another term for SSRIs
MAOI's
Drugs that inhibit the the breakdown of serotonin
Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
A treatment for depression other than ECT that involves electrical stimulation of the frontal lobes of the brain
Omega 3's
A substance found in fish oil that aids synaptic transmission
Left Prefrontal Area
An area of the brain that (not the hypothalamus or pleasure center) that controls mood
St. Johns Wart
A drug derived from a plant that can be used to treat some depressions
Masked Depression
Depression that is misinterpreted as a physical disorder
Atypical Antidepressant
Drugs that reduce depressions in ways different from MAOIs, SSRIs, tricyclics, and stimulants
Major Depressive Disorder
A disorder characterized by recurring serious depressions that disrupt an individual's life
SSRIs
Drugs that work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin
Norepinephrine
A neurotransmitter other than the serotonin that plays a role in the hypothalamus and is linked to depression
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
A disorder that involves depression and related symptoms that occur each month just prior to menstruation
Shock Therapy
The common term for a treatment for depression that involves administering powerful shocks to the brain
Postpartum Depression
A depressive disorder that occurs in women shortly after they give birth
Serotonin Transporter Gene
A structure which when it has one or two short legs and is combined with stress can lead to depression
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
A treatment that involves electrical stimulation of a nerve in the chest, which then carries the stimulation to the brain
Anti-Depressants
A general term for drugs that reduce depression
Tricyclics
The first widely used type of antidepressants
Vagus Nerve
A nerve that provides a communication link between the brain and upper parts of the body
Psychomotor Agitation
A term for excessive body movements, such as pacing, that sometimes accompany depression
Seasonal Affective Disorder
A depressive disorder that is associated with decreasing levels of light
Frontal Lobes
Structures in the brain where thinking occurs
Psychomotor Retardation
A term used to describe the lack of physical movements that often accompany depression
Pleasure Center
A structure in the brain that can elevate mood when activated by dopamine
Tyramine
A substance that in combination with an MAOI can result in dangerously high blood pressure
Electroconvulsive Therapy
A technical term for a treatment that involves administering powerful shocks to the brain
Reuptake
The process by which neurotransmitter are reabsorbed by presynaptic neurons
Maintenance ECT
The regular administration of ECT which is used to prevent the return of depression
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
A form of psychotherapy that is focused on helping patients develop solutions for the current problems that are causing stress
Non Specific Factors in Therapy
Empathy, support, and a belief that a treatment will work, all of which lead to improvement
Psychotic Features
Symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions that sometimes accompany severe depressions
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