This chapter discusses psychological disorders, their causes, and the impact on individuals and society, highlighting the importance of understanding mental health issues.
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Define abnormal behavior using the 'Four Ds'.
Abnormal behavior is characterized by deviance, distress, dysfunction, and danger.
Explain the biological model of psychological disorders.
This model attributes disorders to biochemical factors like genetics and neurotransmitter imbalances.
What is the diathesis-stress model?
It suggests disorders develop when biological predispositions meet environmental stressors.
List types of anxiety disorders.
Include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobias, and separation anxiety disorder.
Define obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Characterized by intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) to reduce anxiety.
What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?
A disorder triggered by traumatic events, it includes flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
Identify symptoms of depression.
Sadness, loss of interest, changes in appetite/sleep, fatigue, and suicidal thoughts are common.
Define bipolar disorder.
Characterized by alternating periods of mania (euphoria) and depression, affecting mood stability.
Describe characteristics of schizophrenia.
Includes positive symptoms (hallucinations, delusions), negative symptoms (apathy, flat affect), and cognitive issues.
What are neurodevelopmental disorders?
Disorders like ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder manifest in early development and hinder functioning.
Explain disruptive and conduct disorders.
These involve behaviors violating societal norms, including aggression toward people/animals.
Classify feeding and eating disorders.
Include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge-eating disorder, each with distinct symptoms.
Summarize substance-related disorders.
Involve the misuse of substances like alcohol, drugs, and the impact on behavior and functioning.
What are somatic symptom disorders?
Physical symptoms without a known medical cause, often related to psychological distress and worry.
Define dissociative disorders.
Involve disruptions in memory, identity, or consciousness, including dissociative amnesia and identity disorder.
What is a common misconception about mental illness?
Many believe mental disorders indicate weakness; however, they are legitimate medical conditions.
State the role of cultural factors in abnormal psychology.
Cultural norms can influence the interpretation and treatment of psychological disorders.
How does stigma affect individuals with mental illness?
Stigmas lead to discrimination, reducing the likelihood of seeking help and impairing recovery.
Explain the psychodynamic approach to disorders.
Focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood experiences impacting current behavior.
What is the cognitive-behavioral approach?
Focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns that contribute to psychological disorders.
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