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This set of flashcards covers key concepts related to psychological disorders and therapies, providing definitions and explanations to aid in understanding and studying for exams.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that are deviant, distressing, and dysfunctional.

DSM-5

The handbook used to diagnose psychological disorders.

Diagnostic Labeling Advantages

Helps in communication, research, and treatment planning.

Diagnostic Labeling Disadvantages

Includes stigma, stereotyping, and self-fulfilling prophecy.

Anxiety Disorders

Disorders involving excessive fear or anxiety.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Constant, excessive worry about everyday events.

Panic Disorder

Characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear with physical symptoms.

Agoraphobia

Fear of situations where escape may be difficult.

Phobias

Irrational fears of specific objects or situations.

Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)

Fear of being judged in social situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Unwanted thoughts (obsessions) plus repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Hoarding Disorder

Persistent difficulty in discarding possessions.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Disorder triggered by traumatic events with flashbacks and anxiety.

Learning Perspective (Anxiety)

Anxiety is learned through experience.

Biological Perspective (Anxiety)

Anxiety linked to biological factors such as natural selection and genetics.

Mood Disorders

Disorders involving emotional extremes.

Major Depressive Disorder

Characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.

Persistent Depressive Disorder

Long-lasting, less severe depression.

Bipolar I Disorder

Characterized by severe mania and depression.

Bipolar II Disorder

Characterized by hypomania and depression.

Dissociative Disorders

Disruptions in identity, memory, or consciousness.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Presence of two or more distinct identities.

Schizophrenia

Disorder characterized by distorted thinking, perception, and emotions.

Delusion of Persecution

Belief that others are out to harm you.

Delusion of Grandeur

Belief of having great power or importance.

Flat Affect

Lack of emotional expression.

Catatonia

A state of unresponsiveness and immobility.

Personality Disorders

Rigid and unhealthy personality patterns.

Anorexia Nervosa

Eating disorder characterized by starvation due to fear of gaining weight.

Bulimia Nervosa

Eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.

Diathesis-Stress Model

Theory suggesting that disorder develops from vulnerability and stress.

Psychotherapy

Treatment using psychological methods.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Combines thinking and behavior change.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Electric current treatment for severe depression.

Biopsychosocial Therapy

Combines biological, psychological, and social factors in treatment.

Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Method that challenges irrational beliefs.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Focuses on emotion regulation and coping skills.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Behavior shaping method, often used for autism.