Chapter 5
An intervention that addresses immediate problems in particularly stressful situations.
Crisis intervention, p. 154
A disorder characterized by intense fear of social situations due to a fear of being judged.
Social phobia/social anxiety disorder, pp. 170-171
A disorder characterized by recurrent feelings of detachment from the reality of the outside world and/or one’s own self.
Depersonalization/derealization disorder, pp. 272-274
A disorder characterized by impulsivity, problems sustaining attention, and excessive motor behavior.
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, pp. 526-527
This category of PTSD symptoms involves reliving the trauma.
Intrusion symptoms, p. 146
A disorder characterized by significant distress after a traumatic event, with symptoms lasting between 3 days and 1 month.
Acute stress disorder, p. 146
This disorder involves excessive, persistent anxiety about many aspects of life for at least 6 months.
Generalized anxiety disorder, p. 185
A disorder characterized by recurrent thoughts/anxiety about bodily symptoms.
Somatic symptom disorder, p. 259
A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and restricted patterns of behavior.
Autism spectrum disorder, pp. 529-530
A disorder primarily characterized by difficulties in reading comprehension and word recognition.
Dyslexia, p. 535
A disorder characterized by significant distress for at least one month following a traumatic event.
PTSD, pp. 146-148
A disorder characterized by intense, persistent fear when faced with a specific object or situation.
Specific phobia, p. 165
The deliberate exaggeration of physical symptoms to gain external rewards.
Malingering, pp. 269-270
A disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21.
Down syndrome, pp, 539-540
A disorder characterized by intense anxiety about public transportation, crowded areas, open or enclosed spaces, or being outside the home.
Agoraphobia, p. 176
A personality type that tends to be susceptible to experiencing negative emotions.
Type D personality, p. 136
A disorder characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts or urges.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder, p. 191
A disorder characterized by sensory or motor deficits with no biological cause.
Conversion disorder, pp. 264-265
Individuals with this disorder consistently “wet the bed” after the age of 5.
Enuresis, p. 524
A disorder characterized by thoughts/anxiety about having/developing a serious illness, despite no significant symptoms.
Illness anxiety disorder, pp. 263-264
A disorder characterized by a significant, disproportionate amount of distress beginning within 3 months of a common stressor.
Adjustment disorder, pp. 143-144
A disorder characterized by recurrent, unexpected panic attacks.
Panic disorder, p. 175
A disorder characterized by a disruption in identity in which 2 or more personality states exist.
Dissociative identity disorder, pp. 277-278
A disorder characterized by violating rules or the rights of others.
Conduct disorder, pp. 521-522
A disorder in which children experience extreme anxiety when they are away from their major attachment figures.
Separation anxiety disorder, p. 516