psychological disorders
what is the name of the widely used system (manual) for classifying psychological disorders?
DSM-5
what is body dysmorphic disorder?
preoccupation with imagined flaws; almost delusional about their appearance
what is the group of disorders marked by irrational ideas, distorted perceptions & loss of contact with reality called?
psychotic disorders
what are somatic symptoms disorders?
Psychological disorder where symptoms takes a somatic (bodily) form without apparent physical cause
according to the diathesis-stress model, what is necessary to trigger a disorder in someone who has a genetic predisposition for developing that disorder?
stress-- tragedy, major life events, truama
which of the following is NOT an anxiety disorder?
1. PTSD 2 . OCD 3. Hoarding Disorder 4. Bipolar Disorder
bipolar disorder
name 3 positive symptoms of schizophrenia.
delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech inappropriate emotional expressions
what is illness anxiety disorder?
what is the self-fulfilling prophecy and how can someone fall victim to it once diagnosed with a mental disorder?
self-fulfilling prophecy = you believe something is true, so it becomes true; you believe you cannot do certain things (function properly, fit in society, etc.) because you have been diagnosed and this becomes true
how do people with depression engage in negative attribution?
appraising any situation (negative/positive/ambiguous) in a negative/pessimistic manner; seeing the worst, expecting the worst
name 3 negative symptoms of schizophrenia.
flat affect, reduced speech, lack of interest/motivation, rigid body
what is the core feature of dissociative identity disorder?
Person exhibits 2 + distinct and alternating personalities
how does the medical model characterize mental disorders?
Psychological disorders have physical causes (brain abnormalities, neurotransmitter deficiencies) that can be diagnosed, treated and cured through hospitalization
What is nonsuicidal self-injury? why do people engage in it?
to cut, burn, hit or otherwise injury yourself; people engage in NSSI to relieve negative emotions, get attention/help, punish themselves
what is the most common type of hallucinations?
auditory
what is the main difference between bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder?
those with BED do not engage in compensatory behaviors (vomiting, exercising, laxatives) after bingeing
gene; environment
to be diagnosed with major depressive disorder, an individual must exhibit one of these 2 symtpoms.
1) depressed mood or 2) loss of interest/pleasure
what does catatonia for a person with schizophrenia look like?
person is motionless for hours or compulsively rocking/ rubbing
what is anorexia nervosa?
when a person maintains a starvation diet despite being significantly underweight