EXAM 5 - PSYCH Flashcards
(33 cards)
Biological / Physiological
- Genetics
- Brain abnormalities
- Chemical abnormalities
*Neurotransmitters
Behavioral
Reinforcement of maladaptive behavior
Cognitive
False assumptions / beliefs
Sociocultural
Importance of context
Major Depressive Disorder
Depressed mood most if ge day, nearly every day, and loss of interest and pleasure in activities
- For at least two weeks
- Symptoms:
- Significant weight loss or weight gain
*Psychomotor agitation or retardation
*Fatigue
*Feeling of worthlessness or guilt
*Difficulty concentrating
*Indecisiveness
*Suicidal ideation
-Episodic
*present at full magnitude for a certain period of time and gradually abate
Bipolar Disorder
Typically alternates between depression and mania
-Mania:
*Restlessness
*Extra energy
*Elevated or irritable mood
*Inflated self-esteem
*Decreased need for sleep
*Flight of ideas (rambling)
*Increased in risky behavior
Schizophrenia
-Delusions
*Disorganized thinking
*False beliefs / paranoia
-Hallucinations
*Sensory experience w/o sensory stimulus
*Auditory most common type
*Emotions (mismatch or emotionless)
*Speech (rambling or incoherent)
*Behavioral (bizarre or repetitive or motionless)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Uncontrollable tension and unease
-Symptoms:
*Feel anxious constantly
*Restlessness
*Difficulty concentrating
*Irritability
*Muscle Tension
*Sleep Difficulty
Specific Phobia
Experiences excessive, distressing and persistent fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation
-Disrupts a person’s life –> Avoidance
Agoraphobia
Intense fear, anxiety and avoidance of situation in which it might be difficult to escape or receive help if one experiences symptoms of a panic attack
-“Fear of marketplace”
-Separate anxiety disorder
-EX: Plane, classroom, mall
Social Anxiety Disorder
Extreme and persistent fear or anxiety and avoidance of social situations in which the person could potentially be evaluated negatively by others
-Concerned they might be judged or humiliated
-More likely to obtain lower education nd lower earnings
-Safety behaviors
*Mental or behavioral acts
*Reduce anxiety
-Self medicate (alcohol)
Panic Disorder
Repeated panic attacks
-Emotional
*Intense fear
-Physical
*Increased heart rate
*breathing difficulties
*Shaking
*Nauseous
*Disconnect
*Swearing
*Chest pain
-Cognitive
*Believe they’re dying, loosing reality
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Persistent uncontrollable thoughts (obsessions)
-Performance of repetitive rituals (compulsions)
*EX: washing hands
*reduce anxiety
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Exposure to traumatic event
*Persistently re-experienced
*Flashbacks, dreams
-Symptoms:
*Emotional numbing
*Anxiety
*Difficulty w concentrating and memory
Dissociative Amnesia
Sudden inability to recall personal information
-Episodes
-Due to trauma
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Presence of more than one personality
*Each has own memories, behaviors and voice
Antisocial Personality Disorder
manipulative and deceitful
-Lack empathy
-Behavior is risky
*EX: irresponsible –> refuse to go to work
-Relationships are shallow
Boderline Personality Disorder
-Emotional volatile
-Mood Swings
-Excessive self-criticism
-Extreme judgements
-Preoccupied w/ abandonment
-Self-harm behavior
-Self-sabotage
Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Difficulty w social relationships
*EX: limited eye contact
-Difficulty w communication
*EX: repetitive speech
-Narrow interests
-Repetitive Behavior
Attention-deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Easy distraction and inattention
-Impulsivity
-Excessive activity
Types of Disorders:
Anxiety Disorders
Strong negative emotions
Physiological tension
Types of Disorders:
Dissociative Disorders
Sudden alteration in consciousness, identity, memory
Types of Disorders:
Personality Disorder
Chronic maladaptive patterns integrated into an individual’s personality
Impaired ability to establish empathy or intimacy
Types of Disorders:
Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Typically continue throughout life
