Theories
The perspective that abnormal behavior consists of maladaptive responses learned through reinforcement of the wrong kinds of behavior.
Behaviorism
The two different types of classified depressions.
The part of the cerebrum that contains the motor cortex and it is the part that allows the muscles of the body to produce voluntary movement
Frontal Lobe
Personality disorder that is characterized by egocentrism, lack of conscience, impulsive behavior, and manipulation of others.
Antisocial Personality Disorder
A type of anxiety disorder characterized by intense, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation.
Phobia
This model includes genetics, chemical imbalances in the brain, the functioning of the nervous system and so on as explanations to abnormalities
Biological Model
Mood disorder that is generally characterized by alternating mood swings that fluctuate between manic episodes and depressive episodes
Bipolar Disorder
Places where those who are mentally ill can go to receive some form of care
Asylums
This disorder is characterized by a lack of self-worth and the dependance on attracting the attention and approval of others for their wellbeing.
Histrionic Personality Disorder
This can happen after a person experiences a traumatic event and is usually described as someone who has difficulty relaxing, upsetting dreams or flashbacks of the event, and avoidance of anything related to the event.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
The model that believes that more than one factor lead to a problem in psychological health and that it is not possible to correlate an abnormality to one single factor.
Multi-Dimensional Model
The mood disorder that is explained by prolonged and persistent periods of extreme sadness.
Major Depressive Disorder
The neurotransmitters that are involved in reducing pain and making the person calm and happy
A disorder that is defined by a pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked impulsivity.
Borderline Personality Disorder
A disorder in which a person has ongoing unwanted and/or intrusive thoughts and fears that cause anxiety and will usually do repetitive tasks that seem unnecessary in order to combat these thoughts and fears.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
The model that says that a single factor, such as a chemical imbalance in the brain, can be the cause of an abnormality in psychological function.
Uni-Dimensional Model
A form of depression most often associated with fewer hours of daylight in the far northern and southern latitudes from late fall to early spring
Seasonal Depression
These are located on top of the kidneys, and they release cortisol to help the body deal with stress
Adrenal Glands
A disorder in which a person has no desire for social or sexual relationships, is indifferent to others and to social norms and conventions, and lacks emotional response.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
When a person feels anxious on most days, worrying about lots of different things, for a period of six months or more.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
This model includes learning, personality, stress, cognition, self-efficacy, and early life experiences to explain psychological abnormalities.
Psychological Model
A form of depression that is considered chronic, not as intense, bouts of depressed mood, or irritable mood that lasts for at least 2 years.
Dysthymia
This helps provide mental health professionals with an agreed upon list of disorders that fall into distinct categories and each one has clear descriptions and criteria to help professionals make a diagnosis
Classification Systems
A personality disorder that is named after a Greek mythological character who fell in love with his own reflection.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A disorder in which a person has panic attacks, which are intense, overwhelming and often uncontrollable feelings of anxiety combined with a range of physical symptoms - including - shortness of breath, chest pain, dizziness and excessive perspiration.
Panic Disorder