Psych Test #3

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A disorder characterized by the presence of one or more somatic symptoms, creating high anxiety, often with medically unexplained symptoms.

Illness Anxiety Disorder

A preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness, with either mild or absent somatic symptoms.

Conversion Disorder

A disorder where psychosocial stress manifests as neurological symptoms without a clear medical explanation.

Factitious Disorders

Disorders where a person behaves as if they have an illness by faking, inducing, or aggravating symptoms without clear external motivation.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states or an experience of possession, often due to severe trauma.

Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms that reflect excess or distortion of normal functions, including hallucinations and delusions.

Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia

Symptoms that reflect a decrease or loss of normal functions, such as apathy or anhedonia.

Bipolar I Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by the presence of at least one manic episode, potentially alternating with depressive episodes.

Bipolar II Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by at least one hypomanic episode and one major depressive episode.

Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)

A chronic form of depression lasting for at least two years, with mild depressive symptoms.

Learned Helplessness

A behavioral condition where individuals believe they have no control over events in their lives, contributing to depressive symptoms.

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks and persistent concern about having more attacks.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

A disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about multiple aspects of life over an extended period.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A disorder marked by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels driven to perform.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, marked by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.

Social Anxiety Disorder

A disorder characterized by a significant anxiety or fear of social situations in which the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A range of neurological conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, and communication difficulties.

Schizoaffective Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by symptoms of both schizophrenia and mood disorder, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, often involving impulsivity and emotional instability.

Eating Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear or anxiety, affecting daily activities.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder featuring persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and various physical symptoms.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

A personality disorder characterized by a chronic preoccupation with rules, orderliness, and control.

Substance Use Disorder

A condition resulting from the harmful use of psychoactive substances, leading to significant impairment or distress.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A personality disorder marked by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others, often manifesting as deceitful or manipulative behavior.

Social Phobia

An intense fear of social situations that may lead to embarrassment or humiliation.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition that causes extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Dissociative Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by a disruption in the normal integration of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.