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Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for classifying abnormal behavior?
Which of the following is NOT one of the criteria for classifying abnormal behavior?
- Maladaptive functioning
- Deviance from societal norms
- Personal distress
- Cognitive dissonance (correct)
In which disorder do individuals experience intrusive thoughts along with the compulsion to perform certain actions?
In which disorder do individuals experience intrusive thoughts along with the compulsion to perform certain actions?
- Dissociative identity disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (correct)
- Panic disorder
- Generalized anxiety disorder
What distinguishes Bipolar 2 disorder from Bipolar 1 disorder?
What distinguishes Bipolar 2 disorder from Bipolar 1 disorder?
- Presence of psychotic features
- A predominantly manic phase
- More depressive episodes than manic episodes (correct)
- Frequent anxiety attacks
Which symptom is typically NOT associated with schizophrenia?
Which symptom is typically NOT associated with schizophrenia?
Which of the following describes dissociative fugue?
Which of the following describes dissociative fugue?
Flashcards
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worrying that interferes with daily life.
Phobia
Phobia
An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
Major Depressive Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
A mood disorder with a combination of symptoms that last for at least two weeks, impacting daily life.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia
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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
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Study Notes
Psychological Disorders: Abnormal Behavior
- Abnormal behavior is viewed as a disease by the medical model.
- Criteria for classifying abnormal behavior: deviance (unacceptable by society), maladaptive behavior (hindering functioning), and personal distress.
- The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5) is used for classifying disorders.
Anxiety Disorders
- Anxiety disorders are more common in females.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD): excessive, constant worrying.
- Phobias: intense, irrational fear interfering with life.
- Panic disorder: sudden onset of intense fear and anxiety.
- Agoraphobia: fear of public places, often associated with panic disorder.
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors).
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): follows a traumatic event, characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance, negative alterations, and increased arousal.
Dissociative Disorders
- Dissociative disorders involve disruptions in a sense of self.
- Dissociative amnesia: forgetting significant life events, often due to stress.
- Dissociative fugue: forgetting parts of identity, leading to unknown whereabouts.
- Dissociative identity disorder: multiple distinct personalities.
Mood Disorders
- Major depressive disorder: presence of 5 or more symptoms.
- Reactive depression: caused by external factors.
- Endogenous depression: caused by internal or biological factors.
- Bipolar disorder: periods of depression and mania.
- Bipolar I: more pronounced manic episodes.
- Bipolar II: more pronounced depressive episodes.
Schizophrenia
- Schizophrenia involves a disconnect from reality.
- Symptoms include delusions (false, fixed beliefs), hallucinations (most commonly auditory), flat affect (lack of emotional expression), disorganized speech and behavior, and deterioration in daily functioning.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by significant difficulties in social interactions, restricted interests, lack of eye contact, and impaired nonverbal communication.
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