AP Psychology Unit 5 - Mental and Physical Health

American Psychological Association

A scientific and professional organization that represents psychology in the United States. It's responsible for setting ethical guidelines for psychological research

Diagnostic Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)

A handbook published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides standardized criteria and classification for diagnosing mental disorders

World Health Organization (WHO)

The United Nations' specialized agency for international public health responsible for providing leadership on global health matters, shaping the health research agenda, and monitoring and assessing health trends worldwide

International Classification of Disorders (ICD)

A comprehensive system used to classify and code various medical conditions, including psychological disorders. It serves as a standardized diagnostic tool for professionals worldwide

Dysfunction

An impairment or disturbance in an individual’s behavior

E.g. your cleaning habits interfere with your work and relationships

Distress

Emotional or mental suffering, typically caused by life stressors or internal conflicts

E.g. not being able to clean your room causes anxiety and panic

Deviant

Not typical of one’s society’s normal behavior

E.g. cleaning your room when you wake up, right before school, after school, after dinner, before you go to bed

Stigma

Negative social attitudes or beliefs associated with a particular characteristic or condition, often leading to discrimination and prejudice against individuals or groups

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological concept that suggests that the development of psychological disorders is influenced by both a genetic predisposition (diathesis) and environmental stressors (stress)

Diathesis

Genetic predisposition (In the Diathesis-Stress Model)

Stress

Environmental stressors or life events (In the Diathesis-Stress Model)

Racism

Prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination directed towards individuals or groups based on their race or ethnicity

Ageism

Prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination directed towards individuals or groups based on their age

Discrimination

The negative behavior or action taken against an individual based on their group membership

Eclectic

A therapeutic approach that combines techniques from various forms of therapy based on the individual's specific needs and circumstances

Maladaptive Behavior

Actions or patterns of behavior that are ineffective, disruptive, or harmful to an individual's well-being and ability to function in society