Categories of psychological disorder

Question 1

what does catergorising psychological disorders help to do

Answer 1

catergorising psychological disorders help to group symptoms and recognised disorders more easily.

Question 2

what is it called when a individual diagnosed with many disorders

Answer 2

comorbidity

Question 3

psychotic disorder characteristics

Answer 3

• abnormal thinking
• perceptions that diverge from reality
• hallucinations
• delusions

Question 4

mood disorders characteristics

Answer 4

• significant decreases or increases in mood

Question 5

anxiety disorders

Answer 5

• excessive
• disproportionate
• physical and psychological symptoms
• fight or flight response
• racing thoughts
• irritability
• mood swings

Question 6

phobias - anxiety disorder

Answer 6

• excessive and disproportionate fear
• particular stimulates
• social phobia, specific phobia

Question 7

personality disorders

Answer 7

• thinking, feeling, behaviour patterns that are different from what is expected in ones culture
• 3 sub categories: eccentric, emotional, anxious
• several dimensions: cognition, affectivity, interpersonal function, impulsive behaviour

Question 8

BPD

Answer 8

• pattern of instability in mood, self image, behaviour and interpersonal relationships
• fear of abandonment
• ‘ splitting’
• unstable sense of self
• unstable relationships

Question 9

Antisocial personality disorder

Answer 9

• disregard for the rights and feeling of others
• violence, stealing, lying, aggression, substance use, risky behaviour
• other comorbidities
• criminal behaviour