Unit 12 vocab

Psychological disorder

A harmful dysfunction in which thoughts, feelings, or behaviors are maladaptive, unjustifiable, disturbing, and atypical

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Hyperactive behavior; can’t stay on task long

Medical model

The belief that mental illness has a physical or organic cause

DSM-V (Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders)

The comprehensive guidebook of mental disorders

Anxiety disorders

Conditions characterized by primary symptoms of anxiety or defenses against anxiety

Generalized anxiety disorder

Marked by disruptive levels of persistent feelings of apprehension and tenseness

Panic disorder

An anxiety disorder with sudden intense panic bouts and frightening sensations

Phobia

Irrational fears of objects, activities, or situations

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Unwanted thoughts leading to repetitive actions

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Flashbacks or nightmares after a stressful event

Post-traumatic growth

Positive psychological change post-trauma

Somatoform disorder

Symptoms taking a bodily form without physical cause

Conversion disorder

Loss of function due to psychological conflict

Hypochondriasis

Imagined symptoms of illness

Dissociative disorders

Sense of self separated from memories, thoughts, or feelings

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Rare disorder with distinct alternating personalities

Mood disorders

Disorders with emotional extremes like depression or mania

Major depressive disorder

Unhappiness for at least two weeks with feelings of worthlessness

Mania

Period of abnormally elevated mood, energy, or activity level

Bipolar disorder

Involving periods of depression and manic episodes

Schizophrenia

Group of disorders with disorganized thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions

1. Disorganized thinking.

2. Disturbed Perceptions.

3. Inappropriate Emotions and Actions.

Delusions

False beliefs

Personality disorders

Rigid behavior patterns disrupting social functioning

Antisocial personality disorder

Lack of conscience and prone to criminal behavior

Dysthymic disorder

Milder form of depression lasting over 2 years

Psychotherapy

Interaction between therapist and client for psychological difficulties or personal growth

Active Listening

Therapist technique to encourage openness and communication

Aversion Therapy

Associates unpleasant state with unwanted behavior

Exposure therapy

Creating a safe environment to face fears

Cognitive therapy

Teaching new, constructive ways of thinking

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Integrative therapy combining changing thinking with behaviors