Mood Disorders
This disorder is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or a lack of interest in previously enjoyed activities.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
This personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and a tendency to lead a solitary lifestyle.
What is Schizoid Personality Disorder?
This disorder is characterized by the presence of delusions and hallucinations that significantly impair functioning.
What is Schizophrenia?
This disorder involves excessive worry about a variety of topics, leading to significant distress and impairment.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
This theory, developed by John Bowlby, posits that early relationships with caregivers influence an individual’s ability to form stable relationships throughout life.
What is Attachment Theory?
This type of bipolar disorder includes episodes of depression and at least one hypomanic episode but no full manic episodes
What is Bipolar II Disorder?
Individuals with this personality disorder often display eccentric behavior and have odd beliefs, which can lead to social anxiety.
What is Schizotypal Personality Disorder?
This condition shares symptoms with schizophrenia but lasts for at least one day but less than six months.
What is Schizophreniform Disorder?
This anxiety disorder is characterized by intense fear of a specific object or situation that leads to avoidance behavior.
What is Specific Phobia?
This theory suggests that people vary in their susceptibility to environmental influences, with some being more sensitive to both positive and negative experiences.
What is the Differential Susceptibility Theory?
This chronic mood disorder lasts for at least two years and is characterized by a low mood and other depressive symptoms.
What is Persistent Depressive Disorder?
This personality disorder is marked by distrust and suspicion of others, often interpreting their motives as malevolent.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
This disorder includes mood episodes in addition to psychotic symptoms, such as hallucinations or delusions.
What is Schizoaffective Disorder?
This disorder involves overwhelming anxiety during social situations, leading to avoidance of social interactions.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
This theory, proposed by Robert Merton, explains deviance as a result of the gap between societal goals and the means available to achieve them.
What is Merton’s Strain Theory?
This disorder can occur in response to a significant life stressor and often leads to emotional and behavioral symptoms.
What is Adjustment Disorder?
This disorder involves a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, as well as marked impulsivity.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
This disorder is defined by the sudden onset of psychotic symptoms, such as delusions or hallucinations, for a short duration.
What is Brief Psychotic Disorder?
This disorder involves recurrent unexpected panic attacks and the fear of future attacks.
What is Panic Disorder?
This theory explains how individuals learn behaviors by observing and imitating others, particularly if those behaviors are reinforced.
What is Observational Learning (Social Learning Theory)?
This disorder is often diagnosed in children and involves severe temper outbursts that are out of proportion to the situation.
What is Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder?
Characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, this personality disorder can lead to criminal behavior and a lack of remorse.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
This disorder is characterized by a belief that one has exceptional abilities or is being persecuted, often leading to erratic behavior.
What is Delusional Disorder?
This disorder can develop after experiencing a traumatic event, leading to symptoms such as flashbacks and emotional numbness.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)?
This criminological theory suggests that delinquency occurs when an individual’s bonds to society are weakened or broken.
What is Social Control Theory?