Psychological Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and definitions related to psychological disorders, aiding in review and understanding.

Abnormal Behavior

Behavior that is deviant, maladaptive, or personally distressful over a relatively long period of time.

Deviant Behavior

Behavior that deviates from what is acceptable in a culture.

Maladaptive Behavior

Behavior that disrupts a person’s ability to lead a satisfying life.

Personally Distressful Behavior

Behavior that the person engaging in it finds troubling.

Psychological Disorders

Disabling psychological disorders that interfere with daily functioning.

Comorbidity

The simultaneous presence of two or more disorders in one person.

Etiology

The causes or origin of disorders.

Risk Factors

Characteristics or experiences that increase the likelihood of developing a psychological disorder.

Psychotherapy

A nonmedical process that helps individuals with psychological disorders recognize and overcome their problems.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Disorders diagnosed in childhood, often traced to genetic differences or atypical brain development.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Characterized by persistent deficits in social communication and restrictive repetitive behaviors.

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Common childhood psychological disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Persistent anxiety for at least six months without a specific reason.

Panic Disorder

Recurrent, sudden onsets of intense terror, often without warning.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Involves anxiety-provoking thoughts that result in ritualistic behaviors.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Develops after exposure to a traumatic event, leading to symptoms like flashbacks and avoidance.

Dissociative Disorders

Involve sudden losses of memory or changes in identity.

Depressive Disorders

Mood disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

Bipolar Disorder

Mood disorder featuring extreme mood swings, including manic episodes.

Eating Disorders

Psychological disorders characterized by abnormal eating habits, such as anorexia and bulimia.

Schizophrenia

Severe psychological disorder characterized by highly disordered thought processes.

Personality Disorders

Chronic patterns of maladaptive behavior that are deeply rooted in an individual’s personality.

Suicide

An act of intentionally ending one's own life, often associated with psychological disorders.

Combatting Stigma

Addressing the negative biases that surround individuals with psychological disorders.