Psych 270 Intro to Psychopathology Review

These flashcards cover key definitions and concepts from the Psych 270 lecture notes, focusing on terms related to psychopathology, mental illnesses, and scientific principles.

Psychopathology

The study of psychological disorders and abnormal behaviors.

Mental Illness

A condition that causes significant distress or impairment in functioning.

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

Pseudoscience

Practices or beliefs that claim to be scientific but lack empirical evidence.

Naïve Realism

The belief that what we see is the reality, ignoring biases and perceptions.

Confirmation Bias

The tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information that confirms one's preconceptions.

Illusory Correlation

The perception of a relationship between two events when none exists.

Psychoneuroimmunology

The study of how psychological factors affect the immune system.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A type of psychotherapy that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental illness characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.