Psychological Disorders
Reduction or absence in facial expressions
Flat affect
persistent deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Disorganized and incoherent speech
Word Salad
What ACE's stands for
Adverse Childhood Events
Treatment of mental conditions by verbal communication and interaction.
Psychotherapy
Symptoms of these types disorders focus on whether the person is exhibiting behaviors appropriate for their age or maturity range.
neurodevelopmental
Experiences hypomanic episodes that never reach the severity of a manic episode
Bipolar II
Mood (affective) disorder individual experiences at least one manic episode and an episode of major depression.
Bipolar I
Actions or responses that hinder a persons ability to adjust to situations, cope with challenges or maintain health relationships, often leading to negative consequences.
Maladaptive
Acknowledges cultural biases and approaches the client with an open mind
Cultural humility
Milder form of mania characterized by an elevated or irritable mood, increased activity, and decreased need for sleep, but without the severe impairment in functioning or psychotic features
Hypomania
The pattern of mood shifts in individuals with bipolar disorder
Bipolar cycling
Fear or avoidance of public situations from which escape might be difficult.
Agoraphobia
It is an unusual pattern of thinking, feeling, or behaving
Psychological Disorder
Due to increased use & effectiveness of psychotropic medication therapy, hospitals & asylums did this in massive numbers of people in the late 20th century
Deinstitutionalized
Out-of-control, agitated feelings without cause. It is marked by excessive and uncontrollable worry that persists for six months or more.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
This personality disoder has an excessive need to be taken care of. Difficulty functioning independently. Fear of rejection.
Dependent Personality Disorder
Personality disorder in which feeling of inadequacy. Avoidance of social situations. Low self-esteem
Avoidant Personality Disorder
3 Aspects that are considered when identifying a psychological disorder
Dysfunction, Distress, Deviation
Technique used in psychotherapy that is based on the theory that what is consciously remembered in a dream (manifest content) is symbolic of the unconscious wants (latent content)
Dream Interpretation
Type of Personality disoder in which one has a sense of grandiosity and need for admiration. Exaggerate accomplishments and seek validation
Narcissistic personality disorder
Possible causes of eating disorders.
Biological-Abnormal hypothalamus structure, Cortisol and serotonin imbalances, Genetics
Social-Beauty norms,Media & Social Comparison, Relationships
Cultural, behavioral, cognitive
Psychological-Maladaptive behavior patterns, Distorted thinking patterns, Body Dysmorphia
Possible causes of depression.
●Biological-Neurotransmitter deficits of serotonin and norepinephrine, genetics
●Social-Chronic stress, Cultural expectations
●Psychological-Negative self-view, Negative worldview, Negative about future
involves seeing stress as a problem to be solved & working solutions until a solution is found.
Problem-focused coping
2 types of Exposure therapies that use classical conditioning to reduce fear
Systematic desensitization and fear heirarchies