Exam #3 review - chapterss 9-12 - Abnormal Psychology

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by restriction of energy intake leading to low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and disturbance in body image perception.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder involving recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise.

Binge-Eating Disorder

An eating disorder characterized by recurrent binge eating without compensatory behaviors, marked by a sense of lack of control during episodes.

Psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders and abnormal behaviors.

Comorbidity

The presence of more than one disorder or condition in the same individual.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy that helps individuals change unhelpful cognitive distortions and behaviors.

Gender Dysphoria

Distress or discomfort that may occur when a person's gender identity differs from their sex assigned at birth.

Sexual Dysfunction

Disturbances in sexual response or pleasure that must be persistent and cause distress.

Paraphilic Disorder

Sexually arousing fantasies or behaviors that involve non-consenting individuals or harm, causing distress or impairment.

Substance-Related Disorders

Maladaptive patterns of substance use leading to clinically significant impairment.

Diagnostic Criteria

A set of criteria used to diagnose psychological disorders as outlined by the DSM-5.

Prevalence

The proportion of a population found to have a condition at a given time.

Cultural Factors

Influences from societal norms and values that affect behavior and beliefs.

Relapse

The return to substance use after an attempt to stop.