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In the context of psychological disorders, the term '______' generally refers to significant impairment in an individual's ability to perform daily activities and fulfill expected roles.
In the context of psychological disorders, the term '______' generally refers to significant impairment in an individual's ability to perform daily activities and fulfill expected roles.
dysfunction
The DSM, which stands for '______', provides specific criteria for diagnosing various mental disorders, ensuring a standardized approach to diagnosis across different clinicians and settings.
The DSM, which stands for '______', provides specific criteria for diagnosing various mental disorders, ensuring a standardized approach to diagnosis across different clinicians and settings.
Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders
The '______' perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of learning and environmental factors in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders.
The '______' perspective in psychology emphasizes the role of learning and environmental factors in the development and maintenance of psychological disorders.
behavioral
Thoughts that are unhelpful or detrimental are known as '______' thoughts, which may contribute to the development of psychological disorders
Thoughts that are unhelpful or detrimental are known as '______' thoughts, which may contribute to the development of psychological disorders
The '______' perspective explores how psychological disorders may be influenced by genetic factors and the structure/function of the brain.
The '______' perspective explores how psychological disorders may be influenced by genetic factors and the structure/function of the brain.
The '______' perspective focuses on how societal and cultural factors influence the expression, recognition, and treatment of mental disorders.
The '______' perspective focuses on how societal and cultural factors influence the expression, recognition, and treatment of mental disorders.
The presence of upsetting and uncomfortable feelings is known as '______'.
The presence of upsetting and uncomfortable feelings is known as '______'.
Rather than focusing a single theoretical approach, an '______' approach to understanding psychological disorders integrates various perspectives to treat the client.
Rather than focusing a single theoretical approach, an '______' approach to understanding psychological disorders integrates various perspectives to treat the client.
According to the '______' model, mental disorders result from an interaction between biological predispositions and environmental stressors.
According to the '______' model, mental disorders result from an interaction between biological predispositions and environmental stressors.
'______', the scientific study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence, can play a role in the development of psychological disorders.
'______', the scientific study of changes in gene expression that do not involve alterations to the DNA sequence, can play a role in the development of psychological disorders.
Flashcards
Psychological Disorder
Psychological Disorder
Behavior, mental process, or functioning that impairs a person's ability to function in everyday life.
Dysfunction
Dysfunction
Impairment or abnormality in psychological functioning that causes significant problems in a person's life.
Distress
Distress
Sense of deep unease, anxiety, or suffering.
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
American Psychiatric Association (APA)
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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
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Maladaptive Behaviors
Maladaptive Behaviors
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Maladaptive Thoughts
Maladaptive Thoughts
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Maladaptive Relationships
Maladaptive Relationships
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Biopsychosocial Model
Biopsychosocial Model
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Diathesis-Stress Model
Diathesis-Stress Model
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Study Notes
- Unit 5 focuses on Mental & Physical Health, weighted at 15-25% of the AP Exam.
- Essential questions include how psychologists define "normal" behavior and how to apply psychological principles for positive change.
- Also, questions address where to find help for psychological illness.
- Learning Topic 5.3 is Explaining and Classifying Psychology Disorders.
Psychological Disorder
- Defined as approaches used to define behaviors and mental processes.
- It includes dysfunction and distress.
- Perspectives include Behavioral, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Cognitive, Evolutionary, Sociocultural, and Biological.
- The American Psychiatric Association (APA) is a relevant organization.
- Diagnostic Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a key resource.
- World Health Organization is another relevant organization.
- International Classification of Mental Disorders (ICD) is also relevant.
- A Behavioral Perspective involves Maladaptive Behaviors.
- A Cognitive Perspective involves Maladaptive Thoughts.
- Sociocultural Perspective involves Maladaptive Relationships.
- Interaction models define psychological disorders, including the Medical Model, Biopsychosocial Model, and Diathesis-Stress Model.
- Epigenetics is a factor in these models.
- Eclectic Approach is also relevant.
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