Psychological Disorders
Abnormal behaviors are all the same across cultures (True or False)
False, some behaviors are considered normal in some cultures and abnormal in others
What is specific phobia?
An irrational, exaggerated fear of some object or specific situation.
What phobia do those who have panic disorder usually have?
Agoraphobia
What are depressive disorders?
Psychological disorders that typically involve feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, worthlessness, guilt, and great sadness.
What is the cognitive theory?
People get depressed because of how they explain life events
What is Panic Disorder?
Disorder characterized by persistent, repeated panic attacks that cause persistent fear or worry about their recurrence and may lead to avoidance behaviors.
What is a panic attack?
periods of fear or distress characterized by shortness of breath, dizziness, rapid heart rate, trembling or shaking, sweating, nausea and other physical symptoms of distress.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
A person with this disorder alternates between Depression and Mania Episodes.
What is the learning theory?
people learn there is nothing they can do to stop the pain, and give up. Previous life events are out of their control
Disruption of social, mental or emotional abilities. Harm to self or others.
Maladaptivity
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
A disorder in which excessive anxiety and worry occur more days than not for at least six months. *
What are anxiety disorders?
Excessive or unrealistic fearfulness and worry are characteristic of this category of disorders.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
The most common of all psychological disorders. A mood disorder that is categorized by persistent low mood and loss of interest. Symptoms must be persistent for at least two weeks, nearly every day and at least 5 out of the 9 symptoms.
What is the biological theory?
Neurotransmitters such as serotonin control our mood, meaning our bodies control our mood
Standards which a judgement or decision may be based on.
Criteria
What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
A disorder where intruding thoughts occur repeatedly and can only be subdued by engaging in ritualistic, repetitive behavior.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
Recurring and excessive or irrational fear and worry about life circumstances that lasts for at least six months. The worries must be present most of the time during that period.
What are mania episodes?
Periods of extreme excitement that are characterized by hyperactivity and chaotic behavior and persistently and abnormally and elevated mood.
What is the psychoanalytic theory?
An individual's childhood experience affects their mood in their adult life
When are behaviors considered "abnormal" and disruptive?
When they are exaggerated and continuous.
What is Agoraphobia?
Fear of being in a place or situation where escape is difficult or nearly impossible.
What is a traumatic event?
events that are deeply stressing and disturbing. These events have a long term effect on some people.
Example: Car crashes, natural disasters, assaults, etc.
What are two of the possible explanations for mood disorders?
Psychological explanation: Cognitive Theory, Psychoanalytic Theory, Learning Theory
Biological explanation: Genetic Theory, Neurological Theory
Which neurotransmitter is responsible for happiness?
Serotonin