Untitled Flashcards Set

A Beautiful Mind

A biography describing the life of mathematician John Nash, including his struggles with schizophrenia.

Nobel Prize in Economics (1994)

Awarded to John Nash for his contributions to game theory.

Schizophrenia

A mental disorder that causes disordered thoughts and delusions, as experienced by John Nash.

Mania (Terri Cheney)

A state of exceptional energy characterized by incessant activity and elevated mood, often seen in bipolar disorder.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, including their causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Neuroscientific approach

A method that connects mental disorders to brain processes and genetics, emphasizing that mental disorders are brain disorders.

Cultural formulations

Assessments that consider a person's culture, identity, and social context when diagnosing mental disorders.

DSM-5-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th edition, text revision) used for classifying mental disorders.

Clinical interview

A method for assessing an individual’s mental health through structured questioning.

Endophenotypes

Underlying physiological processes that connect genetic factors and observable mental health symptoms.

Biopsychosocial model

Approach emphasizing the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding mental illness.

Epigenetics

Study of how environmental factors can influence gene expression across generations.