Psychological Disorders — Flashcards

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Psychological abnormality is identified using several criteria: subjective distress (personal discomfort), maladaptive behavior (impairs daily functioning), statistical deviancy (rare in population), …

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A psychological disorder is a condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause significant distress or impairment in daily life. These patterns deviate from cultural ex…

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The two main classification systems are the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) by the American Psychiatric Association, and the ICD-10 (International Classifica…

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The DSM-5 provides a common language and standardized criteria for diagnosing mental disorders. It helps clinicians, researchers, and therapists communicate effectively, ensure consistent diagnosis, a…

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The three main causes are biological factors (like genetics, brain chemistry), psychological factors (such as trauma, low self-esteem), and environmental factors (like stress, poverty, abuse). Most di…

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Biological factors include genetic predisposition (family history), imbalances in brain chemicals like neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin, dopamine), hormonal imbalances, and structural brain abnormal…

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A person who has experienced childhood trauma, such as emotional abuse, may develop negative thought patterns and low self-worth. Over time, this can increase the risk of developing depression or anxi…

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Environmental factors like poverty, discrimination, social isolation, dysfunctional family environments, or major life stressors (e.g., death of a loved one, job loss) can trigger or worsen psychologi…