significant dysfunction in a persons thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.
psychological disorder
100
two disorders found worldwide. One is schizophrenia , and the other is_______.
depression
100
what are the main anxiety disorders?
generalized, panic, phobias, obsessive-compulsive, and post-traumatic stress disorders.
100
people with positive symptoms of schizophrenia is most likely to experience__________.
delusions
100
An anxiety disorder marked by a persistent irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object, activity or situation.
Phobia
200
Anna is embarrassed that it takes her several minutes to park her car. She usually gets out of the car once or twice to inspect her distance both from the curb and from the cars. Should she be worry about having a psychological disorder? why?
no, Anna demonstrates some unusual behaviors that are not disabling or dysfunctional and does not appear to disrupt her ability to function.
200
One study found that psychologist using DSM-IV agreed on a diagnosis for more than 80% of patients. the DSM-IV'S reliability stems in part from its reliance on
structured-interview procedures
200
anxiety that takes the form of an irrational and maladaptive fear of a specific object, activity, or situation is called a ____________.
phobias
200
What is chances for recovery for schizophrenia are best when
onset is sudden , in response to stress
200
psychological disorder characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
Anxiety disorders
300
some psychological disorders are cultural-bound, others are universal . For example, in every known culture some people have
schizophrenia
300
psychological disorders universal or are they cultural-specific? give example.
Some are cultural-specific, for ex. anorexia nervosa occurs in most of western cultures. other disorders such as schizophrenia , occur in all cultures.
300
the learning perspective proposes that phobias are
conditioned fears
300
the memory processing sender linked with the brains emotional circuitry, is vulnerable to stress related damage.
hippocampus
300
an anxiety disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) actions (compulsions) or both.
obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
400
Maria became consumed with the need to clean the entire house and refused to participate in any activities. Her family consulted a therapist, who diagnosed her as having__________ and __________disorder.
obsessive-compulsive
400
What does DSM-IV-TR stand for? used for?
American psychiatric association diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders, fourth edition with an updated 'text revision." is used as a system for classifying psychological disorders.
400
depression can often be alleviated by drugs that increase supplies of neurotransmitters ______________and___________.
norepinephrine and serotonin
400
what is the neurotransmitter that increases arousal and boosts mood, is scarce during depression?
norepinephrine
400
psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes.
mood disorders
500
psychologist who emphasize the importance of negative perceptions, beliefs, and thoughts in depression are working within the __________-___________ perspective.
social-cognitive
500
Most psychologist and psychiatrist have used _________ to classify psychological disorders.
DSM-IV-TR
500
the rate of depression is_______ among young people.
increasing
500
PET scans of murderers' brain have revealed.
lower than normal activation in the frontal lobes
500
psychological disorder characterized by in flexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.