Understanding Psychological Disorders: Key Concepts and Models

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The concept of _____ refers to how often a behavior occurs and whether it is considered unusual or rare.

A behavior is considered _____ when it interferes with an individual's ability to function normally in daily life.

When a person experiences _____, it means they feel discomfort or distress, even if their behavior is not abnormal.

_____ refers to behavior that deviates from what is normally done or expected in society.

The _____ is a comprehensive manual used for diagnosing mental disorders, providing rules, explanations, and durations.

The legal concept of _____ is used when a person is not responsible for their actions due to a lack of understanding.

The _____ issue arises when a disorder becomes the primary lens through which a person is viewed.

The _____ model treats psychological disorders as illnesses that can be treated with medication.

The _____ model, developed by Freud, focuses on unconscious conflicts and childhood trauma.

According to the _____ model, disorders are learned behaviors through conditioning.

The _____ model examines how conscious thought and interpretation affect behavior and emotions.

The _____ model emphasizes the impact of living conditions and cultural environment on mental health.

The Rorschach test and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) are examples of _____ for disorders.

_____ is an anxiety disorder caused by exposure to traumatic events, leading to significant distress.

The four diagnostic clusters for PTSD include intrusions, avoidance, negative cognitions, and _____ alterations.

The prevalence of PTSD in the US is approximately _____ over a 12-month period.

_____ for PTSD includes cognitive behavioral therapy, medication, and exposure therapy.

_____ symptoms are those that categorize a disorder, while primary symptoms lead to a specific diagnosis.

_____ disorders involve excessive fear and anxiety about future events, often leading to avoidance behaviors.

A _____ disorder is characterized by an irrational fear of a specific object or situation.

_____ is the fear of social situations due to the potential for embarrassment.

_____ involves severe worry about the future, with symptoms persisting for at least six months.

_____ disorder is marked by extreme anxiety and physiological changes without an apparent emergency.

In _____ disorder, obsessions are recurring thoughts, and compulsions are ritualized actions.

_____ disorder involves difficulty discarding possessions, leading to cluttered living spaces.

_____ and Eating Disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

_____ nervosa is characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image.

_____ disorder involves eating large amounts of food, often alone, followed by feelings of guilt.

In _____ nervosa, binge eating is followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting.

_____ Symptoms and Related Disorders involve excessive thoughts about physical symptoms.

_____ Disorder involves anxiety converted into physical symptoms like paralysis or blindness.

_____ disorder involves feeling detached from oneself and surroundings, causing distress.

_____ Amnesia involves forgetting personal information, sometimes accompanied by fugue.

_____ Identity Disorder involves multiple distinct personalities within a single individual.

Major _____ Disorder requires five or more symptoms, including depressed mood and loss of interest.

_____ Depressive Disorder is characterized by a persistent low mood for at least two years.

_____ Affective Disorder occurs in winter and fall, with symptoms alleviated by phototherapy.

_____ Depression occurs after childbirth, with symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

Treatment for depression may include _____, cognitive therapy, and electroconvulsive therapy.

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