AP Psychology psychological disorders categories key terms
Study key terms related to categories of psychological disorders for the AP Psychology exam. Understand essential definitions and concepts through flashcards and quiz questions.
Quiz(14 preguntas)
1. What is the main focus of the DSM-5?
Términos en este set(16)
What is DSM-5?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, used for diagnosing mental health conditions.
Anxiety Disorders
Conditions characterized by excessive fear or worry, including generalized anxiety disorder and panic disorder.
Fill in the blank: Major __________ Disorder.
Depressive - A condition marked by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.
True or false: Schizophrenia is an anxiety disorder.
False, because schizophrenia is a serious mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
Difference between hallucinations and delusions.
Hallucinations involve seeing or hearing things that are not present, while delusions are false beliefs.
What characterizes mood disorders?
Mood disorders involve disturbances in a person's emotional state, such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
A disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions).
What is PTSD?
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event.
True or false: Personality disorders are temporary conditions.
False, because personality disorders are enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.
Difference between anorexia and bulimia.
Anorexia involves severe restriction of food intake, while bulimia includes episodes of binge eating followed by purging.
Fill in the blank: __________ Disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings.
Bipolar - A disorder marked by periods of depression and periods of mania.
What is a somatic symptom disorder?
A condition where a person experiences physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition.
Schizoid Personality Disorder
A personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression.
What qualifies as a neurodevelopmental disorder?
Disorders that typically manifest early in development, such as autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
True or false: Generalized Anxiety Disorder involves specific fears.
False, because it involves excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life.
Difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD.
Acute stress disorder occurs shortly after a traumatic event, while PTSD occurs after a longer duration of time.
Preguntas en este set(14)
1. What is the main focus of the DSM-5?
2. Which disorder is characterized by persistent sadness?
3. What is a defining feature of OCD?
4. Which of the following is NOT a type of mood disorder?
5. What distinguishes personality disorders from other mental disorders?
6. Which disorder involves severe restriction of food intake?
7. Which condition is an example of a neurodevelopmental disorder?
8. True or False: PTSD can develop after any traumatic event.
9. What is the primary symptom of a somatic symptom disorder?
10. Difference between acute stress disorder and PTSD?
11. Which is a characteristic of generalized anxiety disorder?
12. Which of the following is NOT a symptom of schizophrenia?
13. What does the term 'psychotic disorder' refer to?
14. Which disorder is characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by purging?
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