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neurodevelopmental disorders
a group of disorders with onset occurring during the developmental period. Symptoms focus on whether the person is exhibiting developmental appropriate behaviors for their age or maturity range
ADHD
persisten patterns of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that interfere with functioning or development
treatment: adderal
autism spectrum disorder
persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts
anxiety
characterized by excessive fear and/or anxiety with related disturbances to behavior
specific phobias
fear or anxiety towards a specific object or situation
agoraphobia
intense fear of specific social situations, including using public transportation, being in open spaces, being enclosed spaces, standing in line or being in a crowd, or being outside of the home alone
panic disorder
the experience of panic attacks(unanticipated and overwhelming biological, cognitive and emotion experiences of fear/anxiety)
social anxiety disorders
intense fear of being judged or watched by others
generalized anxiety disorder
characterized by excessive, persistent, and uncontrollable worry about a wide range of everyday situations
schizophrenic spectrum
characterized by issues in one or more of these 5 areas: delusions, hallucinations disorganized thinking/speech, disorganized motor behavior and negative symptoms.
positive symptoms addition of atypical behavior
delusions
hallucinations
disorganized thinking/speech
disordered movement-excitement
negativie symptoms lack of a typical behavior
flat affect
disorganized movement-catatinic stupor
delusions
false beliefs
hallucinations
false perceptions
disorganized thinking/speech
stringing words together in an unusual way; jumping from topic to topic or rhyming
disordered movement-excitement
movement that is childlike, excessive, excited, silly, or purposeless
negative symptoms lack of a typical behavior
flat affect
disorganized movement- catatonic stupor
flat affect
lack of emotional expression
disorganized movement-catatonic stupor
lack of interest and motivation
diathesis-stress model
mental disorders result from the persons inherent vulnerability(diatheis) and environmental stressors
dopamine hypothesis
the theory that an imbalance of dopamine in the brain can contribute to development of schizophrenia; it suggests that the positive symptoms (delusions, hallucinations) are caused by an overproduction of dopamine
feeding and eating disorders
characterized by altered consumption or absorption of food that impairs health or psychological functioning
anorexia Nervosa
refusal to maintain bodyweight at or above minimally normal weight
bulimia Nervosa
recurrent episodes of binge eating; acting to prevent weight gain with self-induced vomiting; misuse of laxatives, diuretics, or other medications; fasting or excessive exercise.
depressive disorders
the presence of sad, empty, or irrable mood along with physcial and cognitive changes that affect a persons ability to function
major depressive disorders
persistent depressive disorder
bipolar
characterized by periods of mania and periods or depression
bipolar I disorder
characterized by atleast one manic episode, which can be secure enough to require hospitalization
Mania, depression, mixed
bipolar II disorder
characyerized by mood swings, including periods or hypomania(elevated mood, energy and activity) and depression, but without fill blown mania
hypomania, depression, no history or manic episodes
dissociative disorders
characterized by dissociations from consciousness memory, identity, emotion, perception, body representation, motor control and behavior
dissociative amnesia
a significant inability to recall important personal information, typically related to traumatic or stressful events
dissociative identity disorder
the presence of two or more distinct personality states(alters) with their own unique indentities, memories, behaviors, and perspectives
trauma and stressor related
characterized by exposure to a traumatic or stressful event with subsequent psychological distress
posttraumatic stress disorder
caused by an extremely stressful or terrifying event-either being part of it or witnessing it
flashbacks, nightmares, severe anxiety, uncontrollable thoughts
obsessive compulsive
charcaterized by the presence of obsessions and compulsions
OCD
characterized by intrusive thoughts and/or repitive behaviors
hoarding disorder
persistent difficulty discarding or parting with possessions, regarding of their actual value. leads to accumulation of possessions that congests and clutter active living areas.
personality cluster-cluster A
the odd or eccentric cluster
paranoid
irrational fear and distrust of others, interprets motives of others as malevolent
no psychosis and no loss of touch with reality
schizoid
lack of interest in social relationships and shows very little emotion
indifferent to criticism or praise
lacks social skills and understanding of social norms
schizotypal
odd and eccentric behavior thinking and appearance
magical thinking (superstitious, paranormal experiences)
personality-cluster b
dramatic, emotional or erratic cluster
antisocial
a persistent pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights and well-being of others
lack of empathy, remorse, and responsibility
histrionic
pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behaviors
dramatic and theatrical displays to gain attention and validation
need for approval and reassurance
narcisstic
exaggerated sense of self-importance
need for excessive admiration
preoccupation with power, success, or beauty
sense of entitlement
lack of empathy, arrogant, haugty
sensitivity to critisism
borderline
instability in mood, self-image, and interpersonal relationships, often leading to intense emotions, impulsivity, and difficulty maintaining stable relationships
personality cluster c
anxious or fearful cluster
avoidant
extreme shyness and social axiety
fear of rejection and criticism
feelings of inadequecy and inferiority
avoidance of social situations relationships and activies
difficulty expressing emotions and forming intimate relationships
dependent
difficulty making everyday decisions w/o reassurance
excessive need for advice and guidance
fear of separation and abandonment
submissive and clingy
difficulty expressing disagreement or asserting oneself
obsessive compulsive(cluster c)
perfectionism
regid and stubborn
need for orderliness and control