PSYC 100: Chapter 15 Vocabulary

Flashcards for key vocabulary terms from Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

Diagnosis

Atheoretical; classification of psychological disorders

Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5)

A manual used for the diagnosis of mental disorders.

Panic disorder

Feelings of being out of control during a panic attack

Generalized Anxiety

Restlessness, wound-up or on edge

Obsessions

Fear of germs

Compulsions

Excessive cleaning

Phobias

Irrational fear of specific objects; one of most common disorders

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Staying away from reminders of event

Bipolar disorder

Cycling between depression and mania

Mania

Feel very “up,” “high,” or elated

Depression

Very sad, empty, or hopeless

Schizophrenia

Hallucinations

Schizophrenia

Thought broadcasting

Negative symptoms

difficulty beginning, sustaining activities

Cognitive symptoms

Poor “executive functioning” (understand and use info)

Dissociative disorders

Psychogenic amnesia

Autism

Symptoms cause significant impairment; diagnosed at 2-3 yrs.

Restrictive / repetitive behaviors

repeating or unusual behaviors

Social communication / interaction behaviors

Little eye contact

Strengths and abilities

Can learn in detail, remember info for long periods of time.