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General Psych

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rabrown 36 terms Apr 30, 2026
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Abnormal Behavior
Behavior that is deviant, maladaptive, personally distressful over a long period of time
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DSM advantages
provides common basis for communication, helps clinicians make predictions, naming the disorder can provide support
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DSM disadvantages
stigma, treats psychological disorders as medical illnesses, focuses on weakness, relies too much on social norms, promotes over diagnosis
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Biological approach
Medical Model; disorders have biological origins
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Biopsychosocial Model
Interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors; vulnerability-stress hypothesis
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Psychological approach
Emphasizes experiences, thoughts, emotions, personality
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Sociocultural approach
emphasizes social contexts (gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, family relationships, culture)
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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Persistent deficits in communication & social interaction, Restrictive/repetitive behaviors interests & activities
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Sensory Processes (autism)
Sensory focus on fine details rather than big picture, Highly sensitive to sounds and touch, Difficulty organizing sensory experiences
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Theory of Mind
the ability to understand that other people have their own thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and intentions
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Generalized anxiety disorder, Panic disorder, Specific phobia, Social anxiety disorder
Disabling, uncontrollable disorders that feature motor tension, hyperactivity, and apprehensive expectations and thoughts
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Dissociative identity disorder (DID)
two or more distinct personalities or identities
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Dissociative amnesia
extreme memory loss regarding personal identity caused by extensive psychological stress
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Major depressive disorder
Lasts for at least two weeks, Daily functioning is impaired. Symptoms may include, Reduced interest in activities, Fatigue, loss of energy, Sense of worthlessness, guilt, Appetite and sleep disturbance, Problems in thinking, concentrating, Recurrent thoughts of death and suicide
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Bipolar disorder
Extreme mood swings that include mania(overexcited, unrealistically optimistic state), Usually separated by 6 months to a year
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Anorexia Nervosa
Relentless pursuit of thinness through starvation, Distorted body image, intense fear of gaining weight, High mortality rate among psychological disorders
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Bulimia nervosa
Consistent binge and purge eating pattern Preoccupation with food, fear of becoming overweight
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Binge-Eating Disorder
Recurrent episodes of excessive/out-of-control eating
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Free Association
Allow the client to say whatever comes to mind
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Transference
The client projects feelings about a parent on to the therapist
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Interpreting resistance
Resistance occurs when the client forgets, is unwilling to talk about important issues, or resists free association
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Humanistic; Client-centered therapy
Nondirective Self-Exploration; Warm, Supportive Atmosphere, Active listening and reflective speech, Unconditional positive regard, Empathy and genuineness
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Behavior therapy
client has learned maladaptive behavioral patterns
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Health Promotion
Optimize health and achieve balance
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Health Behavior
practices that impact physical well-being
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Public Health
Focus on large populations, Guide policymakers
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Precontemplation stage
Not ready to even think about it
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Contemplation stage
Acknowledge problem
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Preparation/determination stage
Plan action, explore options
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Action/willpower stage
Commit to and enact plan
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Maintenance stage
Long-term success / avoiding relapse
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General Adaptive Syndrome
Alarm, Resistance, Exhaustion
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Cortisol
a hormone your body releases when you’re stressed
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Health disparities
often preventable differences in physical and psychological functioning experienced by socially disadvantaged groups
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Social Relationships
Tangible assistance, Information, Emotional support, Social sharing, Giving support also has benefits
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Type A,B,D
Type A = intense, stressed, competitive Type B = calm, relaxed Type D = distressed + emotionally withdrawn