Disorders 1
What is a phobia?
Fear of something specific
Define anxiety
Excessive fear/worry
What do Mood Disorders affect?
Your mood....
Which group of people report the most anxiety symptoms, younger people or older people?
Younger
Body is paralyzed but brain is function as much as it does awake, dreaming
Define Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
A disorder involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
What are some symptoms of ADHD?
lack of attention, disorganized, trouble focusing, distracted, fidgeting, trouble staying seated, etc...
Describe Bipolar Disorder
sudden shifts between depression (lows) and mania (highs)
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
In what region of the brain does logical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making occur, Forebrain, Midbrain, or Hindbrain?
Forebrain
Provide an example of OCD:
Repeated hand-washing, constantly checking the stove, etc...
Which disorder involves recurrent panic attacks and fear of future attacks?
Panic Disorder
Define Social Anxiety Disorder
A persistent fear of social situations where one might be judged or embarrassed
Are children or adults diagnosed more with ADHD?
Children
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
There are 4 types of social norms, name 2 of them
When would a person with Generalized Anxiety Disorder experience excessive fear and/or worry?
All the time, consistently, everyday, etc...
Disorder characterized by the persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value
Hoarding Disorder
DOUBLE JEOPARDY
An OCD-related Disorder characterized by perceived flaws in physical appearance, often leading to distress
what is Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia?
Fear of long words
In operant conditioning, what is Negative Reinforcement?
Taking away something bad to reinforce a behavior
What are the 2 main types of Mood Disorders?
Depressive disorders and bipolar disorders
What are the main symptoms of Schizophrenia?
Delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired functioning
Describe Antisocial Personality Disorder
complete disregard for others’ rights, lack of empathy, and manipulative behavior
What does DSM stand for?
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (of Mental Disorders)
Describe the Pavlov Experiment
Classical conditioning of dogs. Dogs salivated at food, Pavlov begins ringing a bell every time he feeds them, then Dogs begin salivating at the sound of a bell without food being present