Psychology Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

Chapter 15: Psychological Disorders

• Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM): Used to classify mental disorders.
• Schizophrenia: A serious mental disorder characterized by a range of symptoms.
• Anxiety Disorders: Mental health conditions involving excessive fear and anxiety.
• Mood Disorders: Disorders characterized by significant disturbances in mood, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
• Somatoform Disorders: Psychological conditions where symptoms are experienced as physical illnesses.
• Personality Disorders: Disorders involving inflexible and maladaptive patterns of behavior.
• Perspectives in Psychological Disorders: Different theoretical viewpoints explaining how disorders develop.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): A mental disorder that occurs in response to experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): A mental disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
• Narcissistic Personality Disorder: Characterized by an inflated sense of self-importance and a need for admiration.
• Hypochondria: Characterized by excessive and unrealistic worry about one's health, despite medical reassurance.
• Delusions: False beliefs, often held firmly despite evidence to the contrary.

Chapter 16: Treatment of Psychological Disorders

• Psychodynamic Approaches to Therapy: Focuses on unconscious conflicts, past experiences, and early relationships to understand and treat psychological disorders.
• Behavioral Approaches to Therapy: Uses learning principles to change maladaptive behaviors.
• Cognitive Approaches to Therapy: Aims to change negative thought patterns and beliefs.
• Humanistic Approach to Therapy: Emphasizes personal growth, self-acceptance, and self-actualization.
• Group Therapy, Family Therapy, and Self-Help Groups: Therapy approaches involving multiple individuals or support groups.
• Biomedical Therapy: Biological Approaches to Treatment: Uses medications and other biological interventions to treat disorders.
• Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT): A treatment involving the use of electric shocks to induce seizures in the brain.
• Choosing a Therapist: Important factors to consider in selecting a therapist.
• Virtual Reality: Emerging therapy applications employing virtual environments.

Chapter 13: Industrial Organizational Psychology

• Origins of I/O Psychology: History and development of industrial-organizational psychology.
• Leadership: Styles, theories, and effectiveness in leadership roles.
• Performance Appraisal: Evaluating employee performance.
• Implicit Followership Theories: Assumptions about how people follow or are led.
• Meaning of Work: Importance and value individuals place on their jobs.
• Management Styles: Different approaches to managing employees.
• Employee Commitment: Level of dedication and loyalty employees have toward their organization.
• Job Satisfaction: Employees' feelings about their job.
• Ergonomics: Designing jobs and workplaces to improve safety and efficiency.
• Organizational Culture: Shared values, beliefs, and norms within an organization.
• Work-Family Balance: Negotiating demands from work and personal life.
• Federal Laws/Discrimination: Legal protections against discrimination in the workplace.
• Genetics and Leadership: The role of genetics in leadership traits and behaviors.

Explore the various types of psychological disorders as outlined in Chapter 15. This quiz covers key concepts including schizophrenia, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, and more, as well as the DSM's role in diagnosing these conditions. Test your understanding of the perspectives surrounding these complex mental health issues.