Healthy psychology quiz 2

psychological disorder

 characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety

diagnostic statistical manual

a manual used by mental health professionals to diagnose and classify mental disorders

obsessions (ocd)

a disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions), actions (compulsions), or both

compulsions (ocd)

Compulsive behaviors are often responses to those thoughts

positive symptoms

are behaviors or experiences that are added to a person’s normal functioning, often seen in conditions like schizophrenia. These include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized speech, and unusual movements.

negative symptoms

the loss of normal abilities, like reduced emotion or social withdrawal.

hallucination

a false sensory perception without an external stimulus.

delusion

is a fixed false belief not based in reality.

biopsychosocial model of disorders

disorders as the result of interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors.

diathesis-stress model of disorders

explains disorders as the result of a genetic vulnerability (diathesis) triggered by stress.

psychotherapy

treatment involving psychological techniques; consists of interactions between a trained therapist and someone seeking to overcome psychological difficulties or achieve personal growth

biomedical therapy

prescribed medications or procedures that act directly on the person’s physiology

eclectic approach

uses techniques from multiple therapy methods to treat psychological disorders.

free association

a psychoanalytic technique where a person says whatever comes to mind to uncover unconscious thoughts.

resistance

is when a patient avoids confronting uncomfortable thoughts or feelings.

insight therapies

help people gain awareness of underlying motives and feelings to improve mental health.

client centered therapies

humanistic approach that emphasizes unconditional support and active listening to help clients grow.

cognitive restructuring

is changing negative thought patterns into more realistic, positive ones.

counterconditioning

replacing a negative response to a stimulus with a positive one.

cognitive behavioral therapy

a therapy that changes negative thoughts and behaviors to improve mental health.