Psychological Disorders and Therapies

These flashcards cover key concepts related to psychological disorders, their therapies, and factors influencing behavior and mental health.

Anxiety Disorders

Phobias, social anxiety disorder, panic, and agoraphobia disorders are all classified under anxiety disorders, characterized by excessive fear or worry.

Depressive Disorders

Persistent sadness, loss of interest, difficulty in daily functioning

Schizophrenia symptoms

Hallucinations, delusions, disorganized thinking, negative symptoms, and impaired functioning.

Psychoanalytic Therapy

Aims to help individuals understand and resolve psychological problems by exploring the unconscious mind

Humanistic Therapy

A therapy focusing on individual potential and self-actualization.

Behavioral Therapy

A therapy that aims to modify behaviors using techniques like exposure therapy.

Cognitive Therapy

A method that helps individuals identify distorted thoughts to improve emotional and behavioral functioning.

Biomedical Therapy

Involves the use of medications to treat psychological disorders.

Bystander Effect

A social phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help in emergencies if others are present.

Resilience

The ability to recover from or adjust easily to adversity or change.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain resulting from challenging or adverse situations.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

GAS (General Adaptation Syndrome)

A three-stage model of stress response: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.