5.4 part 1

Flashcards covering key terms and definitions related to psychological disorders, focusing on anxiety, OCD, and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Anxiety Disorders

Conditions characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Chronic excessive worrying about everyday life, not triggered by a specific thing.

Phobia

Intense, irrational fear of a specific stimulus that is out of proportion to actual danger.

Agoraphobia

Intense fear of situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable.

Panic Disorder

Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks, affecting 2% of the U.S. population.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Intense worry or fear triggered by social situations, usually about embarrassment or judgment.

Culture-Bound Syndromes

Mental health disorders specific to cultural, ethnic, or regional groups, reflecting societal understanding of suffering.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Presence of intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) causing significant distress.

Hoarding Disorder

Difficulty discarding items resulting in clutter, linked to anxiety and depression.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Conditions originating in childhood affecting brain function and nervous system development.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Difficulty with attention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, with a higher diagnosis rate in boys.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Challenges in communication, social interactions, and behaviors, with varied abilities across the spectrum.