Anxiety Disorders, Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders, and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

These flashcards cover key concepts related to psychological disorders, their definitions, symptoms, and classifications.

Psychological Disorder

A syndrome marked by clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior.

Syndrome

A collection of symptoms that typically occur together.

Dysfunctional Behavior

Thoughts, emotions, or behaviors that interfere with an individual's day-to-day quality of life.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An approach that emphasizes the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding disorders.

DSM-5-TR

The American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, Text Revision, used for diagnosis and treatment.

Suicide Risk Factors

Factors that increase the likelihood of suicide, including mental illness, social isolation, and a history of trauma.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A disorder where individuals show indifference to the rights of others, often associated with impulsive and criminal behavior.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

A disorder characterized by unwanted and repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

A trauma- and stressor-related disorder marked by recurring distressing memories and heightened anxiety following a traumatic event.

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Disorders that appear in childhood and lead to difficulties in social interaction, communication, and behavior.

Eating Disorders

Disorders characterized by unhealthy eating habits, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder.

Hoarding Disorder

A condition characterized by the persistent difficulty discarding possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts living space.

Nonsuicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)

The act of deliberately harming oneself without the intention to die, often as a coping mechanism for emotional distress.

Social Anxiety Disorder

An intense fear of social situations that may result in embarrassment or rejection.

Bipolar Disorder

A type of mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A rare condition where a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating identities or personality states.