Psychological Disorders and Therapy Review Guide

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts related to psychological disorders and therapy.

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder characterized by dramatic ups and downs.

Dissociative Disorder

A psychological disorder where individuals experience a separation of conscious thought and physical body.

Schizophrenia

A psychological disorder characterized by constant loss of contact with reality.

Phobic Disorder

Having irrational and persistent fear.

Illness Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria)

A preoccupation with thoughts of having or getting a serious illness or disease.

Albert Ellis

Credited with the cognitive theory of psychotherapy.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Characterized by no interest in relationships and extreme loner behavior showing little to no emotion.

Major Depressive Disorder

The most common of all psychological disorders.

Dissociative Fugue

A complete loss of episodic memory and identity.

Psychoanalysis

A type of therapy developed by Sigmund Freud.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Characterized by extreme shyness in social situations while desiring relationships and acceptance.

Conversion Disorder

An individual believes they have lost some physical function or ability when they really haven’t.

B.F. Skinner

Credited with behavior therapy.

Client-centered Therapy

Therapy in which the therapist acts as an astute listener to help the client solve their own problems.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Characterized by a need to be the center of attention, being dramatic, and overly concerned with others’ opinions.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Often gets in trouble with the law and displays cruel behavior without remorse and empathy.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Preoccupied with power, exhibiting extreme arrogance, manipulative of others, and feeling very entitled.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Characterized by suspicion of others deceiving them and having a ‘get even’ mindset.

Dependent Personality Disorder

Struggles to make decisions without advice and fears being alone due to a lack of necessary life skills.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Characterized by perfectionism, preoccupation with rules, schedules, and lists, and trouble delegating.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Characterized by low self-esteem, unstable relationships, and often self-harm.

Mental Illness Stigma

Refers to the negative stereotypes and discrimination against people with mental illness.