Physical And Health

AP Psych

Depressive Disorders

Disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and worthlessness and a lack of desire to engage in formerly pleasurable activities

Major Depressive Disorder

A disorder characterized by severe depression that occurs in episodes

Persistent Depressive Disorder

A moderate form of depression that lasts for at least two years

Bipolar Disorder

A disorder associated with episodes of mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs

Bipolar Cycling

The process of cycling between manic and depressive episodes in bipolar disorder

Bipolar 1 Disorder

A type of bipolar disorder marked by full manic and major depressive episodes

Bipolar 2 Disorders

A type of bipolar disorder marked by milder manic (hypomanic) episodes and major depressive episodes

Deinstitutionalization

The policy of moving severely mentally ill patients out of large state institutions and then closing part or all of those institutions

Evidence Based Interventions

Treatments that are supported by research that has consistently shown them to be effective

Cultural Humility

An approach to engagement across cultures that emphasizes openness and self-awareness of one’s own cultural identity and views about difference

Therapeutic Alliance

The relationship between a healthcare professional and a client

Nonmaleficence

A principle requiring that they do not do harm to their clients

Fidelity

Faithfulness; loyalty. In psychology,t refers to the responsibility of maintaining accuracy and honesty

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change

Respect For People’s Rights And Dignity

An ethical principle stressing privacy, confidentiality, and consent in psychology

Free Association

A method in psychoanalytical therapy originated by Freud in which the patient says whatever comes to mind

Dream Interpretation

A method in psychoanalysis for exploring the unconscious by interpreting the symbolic meaning of dreams

Person Centered Therapy

A form of psychotherapy developed by Carl Rogers that emphasizes the creation of a supportive environment for self discovery

Active Listening

Empathetic listening in which the listener echoes, restates, and clarifies

Unconditional Positive Regard

According to Rogers, an attitude of total acceptance toward another person

Cognitive Therapies

Therapeutic approaches that focus on changing faulty thought processes and beliefs to treat problem behaviors

Maladaptive Thinking

Faulty, inaccurate, and counterproductive thought patterns

Cognitive Triad

Negative views about the self, the world, and the future that are characteristic of depression

Applied Behavior Analysis

A field of psychology that focuses on applying learning principles to change behavior