Psychopathology Lecture Series

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to psychopathology, including definitions of various mental disorders and diagnostic criteria.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, including their nature, causes, and treatment.

Family aggregation

The tendency for certain disorders to occur more frequently within certain family groups.

Subjective distress

A self-reported measure of emotional suffering which may indicate psychopathology.

Maladaptiveness

Behavior that interferes with well-being and ability to enjoy life.

Statistical deviancy

Behavior that is statistically rare but not necessarily indicative of psychopathology.

Violation of societal standards

Behavior that does not conform to expected social or moral norms, which may suggest psychopathology.

Deviant behavior

Actions that markedly deviate from societal norms and may cause discomfort to others.

Dangerousness

The potential threat that a person may pose to themselves or others, often considered in mental health assessments.

DSM-5-TR

A diagnostic manual that outlines the criteria for various mental disorders.

Prevalence

The total number of cases of a disorder in a population during a specified time period.

Incidence

The number of new cases of a disorder that occur in a specified time period.

Epidemiology

The study of how disease and health behaviors are distributed in populations.

Comorbidity

The presence of two or more disorders in the same individual.

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A form of psychotherapy that aims to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are causing people distress.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an intense fear of weight gain and a severely restricted food intake.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder defined by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors to prevent weight gain.

Binge Eating Disorder

Recurrent episodes of binge eating without the purging behaviors characteristic of bulimia.

Schizophrenia

A severe mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, and negative symptoms.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A mental health condition marked by persistent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).

Social Anxiety Disorder

A fear of social or performance situations where one may be judged or scrutinized by others.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Characterized by excessive anxiety and worry about various aspects of life, often with other physical symptoms.

Mood Disorders

A category encompassing unipolar and bipolar disorders characterized by significant alterations in mood.

Intervention strategies

Methods used to reduce symptoms and improve function in individuals with mental disorders.

Cognitive distortions

Negative thought patterns often present in individuals with mental health disorders, contributing to their symptoms.