Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and related disorders, as well as the biological, psychological, and sociocultural perspectives on these disorders.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Characterized by disproportionate, uncontrollable, and ongoing anxiety and worry about multiple matters lasting 6 months or more.

Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Include edginess, fatigue, poor concentration, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep problems.

Sociocultural Model of GAD

Suggests GAD develops in individuals facing ongoing societal stress, such as poverty and discrimination.

Cognitive-Behavioral Model of GAD

GAD is caused by maladaptive assumptions, intolerance of uncertainty, and anxiety avoidance.

Panic Attack

A sudden intense fear with more than 4 physical symptoms like heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and dizziness.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Presence of obsessions, compulsions, or both that are time consuming and cause distress or impairment.

Common Obsessions in OCD

Include fears of contamination, disorder, aggression, and sexual or religious obsessions.

Common Compulsions in OCD

Include cleaning, checking, counting, touching, and arranging.

Systematic Desensitization

A treatment method combining relaxation training with gradual exposure to feared stimuli.

Social Anxiety Disorder Symptoms

Intense fear of social situations where one might be judged, leading to avoidance and impaired functioning.

Impact of Trauma on Memory

In dissociative disorders, memory becomes disconnected from consciousness, often as a defense mechanism.

Dissociative Amnesia Symptoms

Inability to recall crucial personal information usually related to a traumatic or stressful event.

Features of Bipolar I Disorder

Full manic episodes alternating with depressive or hypomanic episodes.

Psychodynamic Perspective of Depression

Depression results from symbolic or actual loss, leading individuals to regress and direct anger inward.

Cognitive Behavioral Theory of Depression

Depression is maintained by cognitive patterns, such as negative thoughts, and reduced positive rewards.

Multidimensional Risk Perspective

Eating disorders arise from a combination of psychological, biological, and sociocultural factors.

Characteristics of Binge-Eating Disorder

Recurrent binge episodes without compensatory behaviors, usually accompanied by feelings of guilt and shame.

Enmeshed Family Pattern

A family dynamic where members are overly involved, limiting individual autonomy, which can contribute to eating disorders.