In order for a set of behaviors to be diagnosed as a disorder, it must meet at least one of these requirements. *
What are the three D's?
(Dysfunctional, Distressing, and Deviant)
100
These irrational fears are extremely common among all peoples of the world. *
What are Phobias.
(Arachnophobia, Acrophobia, Ophidiophobia, Mysophobia, Agoraphobia, Triskaidekaphobia, Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia)
100
This affliction is frequently thought of as the "common cold" of mental disorders.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
100
Over-activity of this neurotransmitter is thought to be responsible for the symptoms of schizophrenia.
What is Dopamine?
100
There is some controversy in the psychological community over whether this disorder is fact or fiction.
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder, or Multiple Personality Disorder?
200
This is the book that therapists use to identify a disorder that a person has, depending on their symptoms. *
What is the DSM-IV-TR?
(Diagnostic Statistical Manual, 4th Edition, Text Revision.)
200
This disorder is characterized by unpredictable, intense dread, as well as frightening physical symptoms.
What is a Panic Disorder?
200
This is a period of uncontrolled energy that a person experiences over the course of several hours to several weeks.
What is Mania?
200
These actions are viewed as the absence of 'normal' behaviors. *
What are the Negative Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
(Flat Affect, Adhedonia, Catatonia)
200
A "fugue state" is most often associated with this disorder.
What is Dissociative Disorder.
300
According to the World Health Organization, this country experiences both the highest prevalence of any mental disorder, as well as the highest prevalence of serious mental disorders.
What is the United States?
300
Unlike those with a similarly named disorder, people with this affliction realize that their circular thought patterns are destructive and distressing. *
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?
(Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder)
300
This medication is commonly used to treat Bipolar Disorder.
What is Lithium?
300
These are seen as additions to 'normal' behaviors.
What are the Positive Symptoms of Schizophrenia?
(Making up words, repeated facial or body movements, auditory or visual hallucinations, delusions, and paranoia.)
300
Persons with this disorder commonly experience reduced physical arousal to stressful conditions, and also have reduced levels of activation of the frontal cortex.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
400
According to research, this disorder is the most heritable.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
400
Individuals with this disorder are plagued by unwanted, recurring memories from earlier in their lives, often resulting in irritable moods and anxiety.
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
400
People with depression are more likely to recall these kind of events, and perform this sort of mental 'exercise'.
What are Negative Events, and Ruminate?
400
Individuals who develop __________ schizophrenia are unlikely to recover from the affliction, whereas those who develop __________ usually recover fully. *
What are Chronic Schizophrenia and Acute Schizophrenia?
(Chronic usually displays Negative Symptoms, whereas Acute usually displays Positive Symptoms.)
400
This pattern of symptoms is characterized by impulsive and excessive caloric intake, followed by expulsion by vomiting or laxatives. *
What is Binging and Purging?
(Bulimia Nervosa)
500
These planes are used by therapists to assess what disorder(s) an individual has, as well as other factors that can affect treatment. *
What are the Five Axes.
Axis I: Psychological Disorders
Axis II: Personality Disorders
Axis III: Medical History
Axis IV: Social and Environmental Factors
Axis V: Global Assessment of Functioning
500
This disorder is characterized by frequent, unmanageable thoughts and fears about one's life and environment.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
500
Overall, one of the major factors in determining whether a negative event leads to depression is this.
What is Explanatory Style?
500
Identical twins are most likely to both develop schizophrenia when they share this in common. *
What is the Placenta?
(2/3rds, or 66% of identical twins share the placenta.)
500
This disorder is characterized by obsessions and delusional views of one's own body, and affects women 9 times out of 10.