Psychology Concepts Matching Quiz

Mental Illness = A condition causing significant impairment in daily functioning DSM-5 = A diagnostic tool for classifying mental disorders Abnormal Behavior = Behavior deviating significantly from societal norms Psychological Disorder = A pattern of behavior associated with distress or dysfunction

Categorical Approach = Classifying mental disorders based on specific criteria Normalization = The belief that behavior should fit within societal expectations Stigma = Negative perceptions surrounding mental illness Comorbidity = The coexistence of multiple disorders in an individual

Breaking the ice layer above water and swimming in freezing water = Deviance Putting offerings on a grave for a deceased spouse = Deviance Driving a nail into one's hand = Dysfunction Claiming hallucinations are gone but acting normal = Dysfunction

<p>Deviance = Behavior inconsistent with cultural expectations Dysfunction = Impairment in daily functioning Rosenhan Study = Study highlighting psychiatric misdiagnosis DSM-5-TR = Standardized manual for mental disorder diagnoses</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writing behavior noted by staff = Seen as pathological post-diagnosis Auditory hallucinations claimed = Resulting in psychiatric admission Normal behavior after diagnosis = Misinterpreted as symptoms Long hospitalization = Routine care but potential misdiagnosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Schizophrenia in remission = Diagnosis after normal behavior is observed Bipolar disorder = More than one mood swing type present Auditory hallucinations = Hearing voices that aren't there Cultural expectations = Norms that define acceptable behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>3 women = Participants in psychiatric admissions 5 men = Joined the diagnoses attempt 12 psychiatric hospitals = Sites of the study 35/118 patients = Suspected of feigning symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Standardizing definitions = To ensure consistent diagnoses Objective criteria = To determine mental disorder presence Providing diagnostic labels = To identify and categorize disorders Facilitating treatment = Guiding mental health education and research</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Average hospitalization of 19 days = Implication of prolonged misdiagnosis All patients received medications = Standard practice in psychiatric care Normal behaviors perceived as pathological = Impact of diagnostic labels Patients not suspected by most staff = Reflection of diagnostic failures</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depressive Disorders = Major Depressive Disorder Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders = Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Personality Disorders = Borderline Personality Disorder Anxiety Disorders = Generalized Anxiety Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Common terminology = Enhances communication among professionals Reliability of diagnoses = Increases consistency in diagnoses Research classification = Facilitates participant categorization for studies Clinical utility = Aids in treatment planning for patients</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stigmatization = Negative societal perceptions of diagnosed individuals Variability of presentation = Individual differences despite similar diagnoses Lack of real-world relevance = Categories may not capture true individual experiences Over-reliance on diagnosis = May overlook non-diagnostic factors affecting behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Medical/Categorical Model = Mental disorders viewed as discrete entities Dimensional Model = Mental disorders existing on a continuum Dichotomous decision = Classifying individuals as having or not having a disorder Severity focus = Emphasis on the intensity of symptoms rather than binary categorization</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Discrete categories = Separates individuals into distinct diagnostic groups Yes/No decision = Clear-cut identification of disorders Simplicity = Facilitates easier communication in clinical settings Dichotomy = Focuses on presence or absence of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuum of disorders = Ranges of severity within a disorder Frequency of symptoms = How often symptoms occur in individuals Intensity of symptoms = How severe symptoms are compared to the norm Comparison to population = Evaluating individual levels against societal averages</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Major Depressive Disorder = Characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest Borderline Personality Disorder = Instability in interpersonal relationships and self-image Generalized Anxiety Disorder = Excessive worry about various aspects of life Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder = Triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depressed mood = Feelings of sadness experienced most of the day Loss of functioning = Diminished capacity to perform daily activities Duration = Symptoms must last for a specific timeframe Subjective report = Individual's own expression of symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Structured Interview = Standardized format for assessing symptoms Self-Report Scale = Assessment method requiring individual input Clinical Observation = Direct monitoring of behavior in context Diagnostic Testing = Use of standardized instruments to measure criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bipolar I = Presence of manic episodes and/or depressive episodes Bipolar II = Presence of hypomanic episodes and/or depressive episodes Manic = Elevated mood with increased energy and irritability Hypomanic = Elevated mood without significant decline in functioning</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hallucinations = Perceptions that do not correspond to reality Delusions = Strongly held beliefs despite contradictory evidence Disorganized speech = Incoherent or nonsensical verbal communication Movement disorder = Abnormal motor behavior or movement patterns</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Manic episode = Constantly active and uninhibited behavior Hypomanic episode = Increased energy but lesser severity than manic Major depressive episode = Low mood lasting for an extended period Mixed episode = Simultaneous presence of manic and depressive symptoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Visual hallucinations = Rare and generally lack vivid detail Auditory hallucinations = Most common type of hallucinations Tactile hallucinations = Involves feeling sensations on the skin Olfactory hallucinations = Involves sensing smells that are not present</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bipolar disorder = Condition characterized by mood extremes Schizophrenia = Condition marked by psychotic symptoms Dementia = Loss of cognitive functioning affecting daily life Psychotic disorder = Involves distorted thinking and perception</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least one of the first three symptoms = 1) Hallucinations 2) Delusions 3) Disorganized speech At least two of the overall symptoms = 1) Hallucinations 2) Delusions 3) Disorganized speech 4) Movement disorder 5) Loss of emotional responses Presence of cognitive impairment = Common feature but not exclusive to schizophrenia Duration of symptoms = Must persist for a significant period typically over six months</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Paranoid delusions = Belief that one is being watched or followed Grandiose delusions = Belief in one's exceptional abilities or fame Somatic delusions = Belief related to health or bodily function Referential delusions = Belief that common elements are directly related to oneself</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Mood = Emotional state of a person Psychosis = Severe mental disorder characterized by a disconnection from reality Cognitive functioning = Mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension Social behaviors = Actions and reactions that occur in a social context</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bipolar Disorder = Involves mood swings between highs and lows Schizophrenia = Involves hallucinations and delusions Dementia = Impairment in memory and cognitive ability Personality Disorders = Involve long-term patterns of behavior and thinking</p> Signup and view all the answers