General Knowledge
The person seeking psychological treatment.
Client.
A theoretical perspective in which it is assumed that abnormality is caused by faulty learning experiences.
A term once used to describe individuals with high functioning autism spectrum disorder.
Aspergers Disorder.
A mood disorder involving manic episodes- intense and disruptive experienced of heightened mood, possibly altering with major depressive episodes.
Bipolar Disorder.
Intense anxiety triggered by the real or anticipated exposure to situations in which individuals may be unable to get help should they become incapacitated.
Agoraphobia.
A term based on the medical model to refer to a person who receives treatment.
Patient.
A theoretical perspective in which it is assumed that disturbances in emotions, behavior, and cognitive processes are caused by abnormalities in the functioning of the body.
Biological Perspective.
A neurodevelopment disorder involving a persistent pattern of inattention and/or hyperactivity.
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
A disorder characterized by periods in which, among other symptoms, an individual experiences an unusually intense sad mood.
Depressive Disorder.
A childhood disorder characterized by intense and inappropriate anxiety, lasting at least 4 weeks, concerning separation from home or caregivers.
Separation Anxiety Disorder.
Listened health care professionals offering psychological services.
Psychologists.
A theoretical perspective in which it is assumed that abnormality is caused by maladaptive thought processes that result in dysfunctional behavior.
Cognitive Perspective.
A neurodevelopment disorder involving impairments in the domains of social communication and the performance of restricted, repetitive behaviors.
Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Changes in mood, irritability, dysphoria, and anxiety that occur during the premenstrual phase of the monthly menstrual cycle and subside after the menstrual period begins for most of the cycles of the preceding year.
Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD).
An anxiety disorder characterized by marked, or intense, fear or anxiety in social situations in which the individual may be scrutinized by others.
Social Anxiety Disorder.
Psychiatrists.
A theoretical perspective in which it is assumed that abnormality is caused by disturbances in the pattern of interactions and relationships within the family.
Family Perspective.
Neurodevelopment disorders involving impairment in language, speech, and communication.
Communication Disorders.
Acute but time-limited period of intense and unusual elation.
Manic Episode.
An anxiety disorder in which an individual has panic attacks on a recurrent basis or has constant apprehension and worry about the possibility of recurring attacks.
Panic Disorder.
A book published by the American Psychiatric Association that contains standard terms and definitions of psychological disorders.
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
An orientation to understanding the causes of human behavior and the treatment of psychological disorders.
Theoretical Perspective.
A condition associated with intellectual disability in a child whose mother consumed large amounts of alcohol on a regular basis while pregnant.
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS).
A feeling state that is more cheerful and elated than average, possibly even ecstatic.
Euphoria.
An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions or compulsions that are inordinately time-consuming or that cause significant distress or impairment.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).