Psychological Disorders
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See them allWhat are the 'four Ds' used to define abnormal behavior?
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The four Ds are: 1. Deviance - behavior that is different, extreme, unusual, or bizarre; 2. Distress - unpleasant and upsetting to the person and others; 3. Dysfunction - interfering with daily activi…
What is the difference between DSM-5 and ICD-10?
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DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition) is published by the American Psychiatric Association and presents discrete clinical criteria. ICD-10 (International Classific…
Define anxiety and list its common physical symptoms.
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Anxiety is a diffuse, vague, very unpleasant feeling of fear and apprehension. Physical symptoms include: rapid heart rate, shortness of breath, diarrhea, loss of appetite, fainting, dizziness, sweati…
What is the diathesis-stress model?
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The diathesis-stress model states that psychological disorders develop when a diathesis (biological predisposition) is triggered by stressful situations. It has three components: 1. Diathesis (biologi…
Differentiate between specific phobia, social phobia, and agoraphobia.
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Specific phobias are irrational fears of specific objects or situations (e.g., animals, enclosed spaces). Social phobia involves intense fear and embarrassment when dealing with others. Agoraphobia is…
What characterizes Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)?
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OCD involves obsessions (inability to stop thinking about particular ideas that are often unpleasant and shameful) and compulsions (need to perform certain behaviors repeatedly). Common compulsions in…
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and what triggers it?
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PTSD occurs after exposure to traumatic events like natural disasters, terrorist attacks, serious accidents, or war situations. Symptoms include recurrent dreams, flashbacks, impaired concentration, a…
How do somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder differ?
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Both involve concern about medical illnesses, but they differ in expression. Somatic symptom disorder involves persistent body-related symptoms with excessive preoccupation (physical complaints). Illn…
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