Mental and Physical Health, Disorders, and Treatment

A comprehensive set of vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts in mental health, disorders, and treatment based on lecture notes.

Universal emotions

Emotions recognized across all cultures, including happiness, anger, sadness, surprise, disgust, and fear.

Display rules

Cultural norms that dictate how and when emotions are expressed.

Distress

Negative stress that can harm physical and psychological health.

Eustress

Positive stress that is motivating and beneficial.

General Adaptation Syndrome

Three-phase model of the body's response to stress: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Problem-focused coping

Strategies aimed at addressing the source of stress directly.

Emotion-focused coping

Strategies aimed at managing emotional responses to stress rather than changing the stressor.

Posttraumatic growth

Positive psychological change experienced as a result of adversity.

Biopsychosocial model

A model that integrates biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors to explain disorders.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity.

Anorexia nervosa

An eating disorder marked by extreme weight loss and a distorted body image.

Bipolar I disorder

A mood disorder characterized by at least one manic episode, potentially followed by depressive episodes.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized functioning.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A disorder involving unwanted obsessions and repetitive compulsions.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.

Personality Disorders

Enduring patterns of behavior and inner experiences that deviate markedly from cultural expectations.

Psychodynamic therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on unconscious processes and childhood experiences.

Cognitive restructuring

A cognitive-behavioral technique aimed at changing maladaptive thought patterns.

Dialectical behavior therapy

A type of talk therapy that helps individuals understand the relationship between their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.