Defining disorder
What are social norms?
Unwritten rules about what is expected or acceptable behavior in a particular social group
What is a specific phobia?
an irrational fear of something that’s unlikely to cause harm
What is the definition of PTSD?
Stress induced disorder caused by very stressful, frightening or distressing events
What is the study of human development
The study of how humans grow and changes
What is Maladaptive behavior?
Destructive to oneself and others. Behaviors that prevent someone from functioning in daily life.
What is agoraphobia?
Fear of open spaces
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Maked by disruptive levels of persistent, unexplained feelings and apprehension and tenseness.
How would someone develop PTSD?
Directly experiencing a traumatic event to oneself or to someone else
What is the average lifespan?
72 years
What does it mean to cause social discomfort?
When someone violates an implicit or unwritten social rule and it makes people around them uncomfortable or uneasy
What is "panic disorder"?
Marked by the sudden bouts of intense panic.
What is the difference between fear an anxiety?
Fear- Our bodies natural reaction to immediate danger Anxiety- Involves a general feeling of apprehension about possible FUTURE danger.
How many criteria's are there for PTSD?
Eight: A-H
What is the biggest debate in human development?
Nature vs Nurture
What is subjective distress?
A person's feeling of abnormality and personal emotional distress
What is obsessive compulsive disorder?
Unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions, characterized by compulsions
What are the two types of panic attacks?
Expected and unexpected
When was PTSD added to the DSM
1952
What is the difference between fraternal and paternal twins?
Fraternal: Two different eggs
Paternal: One egg splitting
What is a statistical deviance?
Behavior that does not follow the norms upheld by a majority of people in a given situation, it doesn't happen often and is therefore "odd"
Where does the word phobia come from?
Greek word phobos, which means fear or horror
What is the difference between an anxiety attack and a panic attack?
Nothing! Anxiety attacks are not real
What other names was PTSD known by?
Soldiers heart, Railway Spine, Railway Brain, Shell Shock, Battle Fatigue
What are the steps of conception?
Sperm transport, egg transport, fertilization, implantation