exam4 psy 101 ch 13

This set of flashcards covers key concepts and definitions related to psychological disorders as discussed in the lecture.

What defines a psychological disorder?

Behavior that is atypical, disturbing, maladaptive, and unjustifiable.

What does the medical model state about psychological disorders?

Abnormal behavior is a disease.

What are the problems with the medical model?

Labeling, pseudo-explanations, and the patient role.

What is the DSM-5?

A system for classifying psychological disorders.

When was the first DSM created?

1952.

What characterizes Generalized Anxiety Disorder?

Ongoing anxiety with tension, sweating, trembling, and 'free-floating' anxiety.

What is a panic attack?

A sudden overwhelming feeling of anxiety.

What is a phobia?

An irrational fear of an object or situation that presents no real danger.

What is OCD?

Obsessions are unwanted thoughts; compulsions are repetitive behaviors.

Does OCD interfere with everyday life?

Yes.

What does 'soma' mean in a medical context?

Body.

What is conversion disorder?

Loss of bodily function with no medical cause (like paralysis or blindness).

Do people with conversion disorder typically regain function?

Yes.

What is hypochondriasis?

Being overly worried about having a serious disease.

What does it mean to dissociate?

To separate or escape from reality.

What is dissociative amnesia?

Memory loss caused by stress.

What is a fugue state?

Leaving home and forgetting one’s identity.

What is Dissociative Identity Disorder?

Having two or more distinct personalities.

What is unipolar depression?

Major depression or mania alone.

What is bipolar disorder?

Alternating between mania and depression.

What is a delusion?

A false belief that is out of touch with reality.

What is a delusion of persecution?

Belief that others are out to harm you.

What is a delusion of grandeur?

Belief that you have great power, fame, or importance.

What is a hallucination?

A sensory experience without actual stimulation.

What is the most common type of hallucination?

Auditory.

What is disorganized schizophrenia?

Incoherent speech and inappropriate emotions.

What is catatonic schizophrenia?

Going from motionless to hyperactive behavior.

What is paranoid schizophrenia?

Strong delusions.

What is undifferentiated schizophrenia?

A mixture of symptoms.

What brain abnormalities are linked to schizophrenia?

Enlarged ventricles and excess dopamine.

What is the chance of developing schizophrenia in the general population?

1 in 100.

What is the chance of developing schizophrenia if a parent or sibling has it?

1 in 10.

What is the chance of developing schizophrenia if an identical twin has it?

1 in 2.