History and Classification of Mental Disorders

A collection of flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to the history, diagnosis, and classification of mental disorders.

Epidemiology

The study of the distribution of mental or physical disorders in a population.

Lifetime Prevalence

The percentage of individuals diagnosed with a disorder at any point in their lifetime.

Etiology

The causation and developmental history of a disorder.

Prognosis

The forecast course of an illness.

Clinical Syndromes

Categories of disorders including Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Dissociative Disorders.

Maladaptive Behavior

Behavior that impairs everyday functioning.

Deviance

Behavior that violates social norms.

Anxiety Disorders

Disorders characterized by excessive apprehension and anxiety.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A disorder characterized by unwanted intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

A mood disorder marked by profound sadness, low self-esteem, and a loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A disorder formerly known as multiple personality disorder, where a person has two or more distinct identities.

Phobic Disorder

A type of anxiety disorder marked by a persistent, irrational fear of a specific object or event.

Conditioning and Learning

The process through which anxiety disorders are acquired and maintained.

Cognitive Factors

Factors relating to how individuals perceive threats and interpret events.

Psychosocial Problems

Challenges that arise from social and environmental issues impacting mental health.