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medical model
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concept that diseases have physical causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and even cured.
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generalized anxiety
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an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense
constant autonomic nervous system arousal |
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panic disorder
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anxiety disorder.
unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread = TERROR, CHEST PAIN, CHOKING, etc. |
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agoraphobia
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fear of situations in which escape might be difficult or help unavailable when panic strikes.
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dissociative disorders
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disorders where conscious awareness becomes separated from previous memories/thoughts/feelings
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mania
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MOOD DISORDER - marked by a hyperactive and wildly optimistic state.
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delusions
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false beliefs that may accompany psychotic disorders
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obsessive compulsive disorder
OCD |
ANXIETY DISORDER
characterized by unawted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and or actions (compulsions) |
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DSM-IV
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a widely usd system for classifying psychological disorders.
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Major Depressive disorder
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mood disorder where a person experiences2 or more weeks of
significantly depressed moods, feeling worthless diminished interest/pleasure |
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suicide risk factors
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depression = 5 times risk of suicide
HAPPENS IN THE REBOUND FROM DEPRESSED STATE tramatic event, drug/alc |
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Schizophrenia
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"split mind"
group of disorders characterized by: disorganized thinking disturbed perception inappropriate emotions/actions |
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symptoms: schizo
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delusions, hallucinations,
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hallucinations
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sensory experiences without sensory stimulation
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positive/negative symptoms
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positive - halucinations, talk in disorganized ways, inappropriate emotions
negative- toneless voices, no expressions on face, mute/rigid bodies |
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schizo:dopamine
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high levels of dopamine may intensify brain signals in schizophrenia, creating positive symptoms.
causes overreactions to irrelevant external/internal stimuli in patients |
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personality disorders
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psychological disorders characterized by inflexible/enduring behavior patterns that disrupt everyday life
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antisocial personality disorder
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person exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even towards friends/family
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schizo - genetic links
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normal person - 1 in 100
schizo in family - 1 in 10 identical twin has it - 1 in 2 but genetics is NOT the sole cause of the disorder |
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biopsychosocial approach
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these disorders are influenced by GENETICS, INNER PSYCHOLOGICAL STATES and SOCIAL/CULTURE
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