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Paychology Unit 12

Terms in this set (24)

antisocial personality disorder
psychological disorder characterized by the lack of regard for the rights of others or for common morality. Those with this disorder are commonly aggressive or conniving
Psychological disorder
deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional functioning of thoughts, feelings, and/or behaviors
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
psychological disorder appearing at age 7 and is marked by any-all of the following:
inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
Medical Model
states any true disorder is physical and can be diagnosed, treated, and usually cured
DSM-IV-TR
APA's classification for psychological disorders
Diagnostic Statistical Manual
4th ed.
text revision
Anxiety Disorder
Psychological disorder characterized by chronic, distressing anxiety or behaviors that reduce anxiety chronically
Generalized anxiety disorder
anxiety disorder where the person is chronically tense, apprehensive and aroused
Panic Disorder
anxiety disorder where the affected suffers from intense dread, chest pain, choking, and similar sensations
Phobia
anxiety disorder where the affected suffers from irrational fears and avoidance of those things or events
obsessive-compulsive disorder
anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts and/or actions
Post traumatic stress disorder
anxiety disorder. A traumatic experience haunts the affected with anxiety, nightmares, insomnia, social withdrawl for 4+ weeks
Post traumatic growth
positive psychological growth that happens as an effect challenges
Somatoform Disorder
psychological disorders where the body shows physical symptoms w/o causes
Conversion Disorder
rare somatoform disorder where genuine physical symptoms are experienced
Hypochondriasis
somatoform disorder where the person interprets normal sensations as symptoms of the disease
Dissociative Disorders
psychological disorders where consciousness becomes split from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings
Dissociative identity disorder
rare dissociative disorder in which the affected alternates between multiple personalities
Mood Disorders
Psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes
Major depressive disorder
mood disorder. the affected shows 2+ WEEKS of depressed moods, worthlessness, and diminished pleasure in activities
Mania
mood disorder of hyperactive and optimistic states
Bipolar Disorder
mood disorder characterized by alternations between depression and mania
Schizophrenia
severe disorders characterized by disorganized thought, delusional thought, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions
Delusions
false beliefs that may accompany psychological disorders
Personality disorders
psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and chronic antisocial behaviors
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