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The Four Criteria used in Determining a Psychological Disorder |
1. Disturbing 2. Atypical 3. Irrational/Unjustifiable 4. Maladaptive- disrupts our daily functions |
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System used by Clinicians in Diagnosing Various Psychological Disorders |
The DSM, or Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders |
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Anxiety Disorders |
stress related disorders- can be genetic. |
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder |
the person is continually tense, apprehensive, and aroused. |
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Phobia |
a fear of something- a persistent, irrational fear and avoidance of a specific object or situation. |
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder |
unwanted repetitive thoughts and actions. |
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Panic Disorder |
a minute long episode of terror and feeling of dread, chokes up and has a physical reaction due to a mental condition. |
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Post-traumatic Stress Disorder |
caused from a traumatic occasion- symptoms include many things such as nightmares, anxiety, etc. |
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Dissociative Disorders |
usually caused from extreme abuse. |
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Dissociative Amnesia |
selective memory brought on by extreme stress. |
