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Psychological Disorders
Patterns of deviant and dysfunctional behaviors, thoughts, and/or feelings causing distress
DSM
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders for classifying psychological disorders
Diagnostic Criteria
Common features shared by most DSM disorders
Onset
Age or situational period when disorder symptoms first appear
Prognosis
Likely course or development of a disorder
Risk Factors
Biological, psychological, and social traits increasing disorder likelihood
Etiology
Biological, psychological, and social causes of a disorder
Comorbidities
Other disorders frequently co-occurring with the primary disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Mental illnesses characterized by excessive fear or anxiety
Fear vs. Anxiety
Fear is immediate danger, anxiety is future-oriented
Pathological Anxiety
Severe anxiety interfering with normal function and survival fitness
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Anxiety disorder with excessive worry not focused on specific threats
Phobic Disorders
Disorders with excessive fear of specific objects, activities, or situations
Panic Disorder
Sudden occurrence of psychological and physical symptoms associated with terror
Preparedness Theory
Evolutionary adaptation leading to fear of certain stimuli
Restlessness
Symptom of GAD characterized by inability to relax or be still
Fatigue
Symptom of GAD involving extreme tiredness or lack of energy
Concentration Deficiency
Symptom of GAD marked by difficulty focusing or paying attention
Irritability
Symptom of GAD causing easily annoyed or provoked behavior
Muscle Tension
Symptom of GAD involving physical tightness or strain in muscles
Sleep Disturbance
Symptom of GAD characterized by disruptions in normal sleep patterns
Social Phobia
Maladaptive fear of being publicly humiliated or embarrassed
Recurrent Panic Attacks
Multiple sudden occurrences of psychological and physical symptoms associated with terror
