Glossary
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| Word(s) | Definition | Image | Caption | Link | Source |
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| Acute Stress Disorder | A trauma-related condition characterized by severe anxiety and dissociation occurring within a month of a traumatic event. | ||||
| Adjustment Disorders | Emotional or behavioral symptoms in response to a specific stressor, disproportionate to the stressor's intensity. | ||||
| Anorexia Nervosa | An eating disorder characterized by intense fear of gaining weight and self-starvation leading to extreme weight loss. | ||||
| Antisocial Personality Disorder | A Cluster B personality disorder marked by disregard for societal norms, impulsivity, and lack of empathy. | ||||
| Assessment | The process of gathering information to understand and diagnose mental health conditions. | ||||
| Behavior Therapy | A treatment focused on modifying harmful behaviors through conditioning techniques. | ||||
| Bipolar Disorder | A mood disorder characterized by alternating periods of mania and depression. | ||||
| Body Dysmorphic Disorder | A preoccupation with perceived flaws in physical appearance that are often unnoticed by others. | ||||
| Case Study | An in-depth investigation of an individual or group, used in descriptive research. | ||||
| Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT | A structured psychotherapy approach combining cognitive and behavioral techniques to modify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. | ||||
| Conversion Disorder | A somatic symptom disorder involving neurological symptoms that lack a medical explanation, such as paralysis or blindness. | ||||
| Cyclothymic Disorder | A mood disorder involving chronic, fluctuating moods that are less severe than bipolar disorder. | ||||
| Delirium | A sudden disturbance in attention, awareness, and cognition often caused by medical conditions. | ||||
| Dissociative Identity Disorder | A dissociative disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states. | ||||
| DSM-5, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders | A classification system for mental disorders used in the U.S. | ||||
| Epidemiology | The study of the prevalence, causes, and effects of health conditions within populations. | ||||
| Etiology | The study of causes and factors that contribute to the development of mental disorders. | ||||
| Excoriation Disorder | A compulsive skin-picking disorder leading to lesions. | ||||
| Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder | A condition where neurological symptoms (e.g., seizures, paralysis) are present without an identifiable medical cause. | ||||
| Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD | A chronic anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry across various situations. | ||||
| Hallucinogen-Related Disorders | Disorders involving the misuse of hallucinogens, leading to perceptual and cognitive distortions. | ||||
| Hoarding Disorder | Persistent difficulty discarding possessions, leading to clutter that disrupts living spaces. | ||||
| Intelligence Testing | Assessments designed to measure intellectual capabilities and cognitive functioning. | ||||
| International Classification of Diseases, ICD | A global diagnostic tool maintained by the WHO for classifying diseases and health conditions, including mental disorders. | ||||
| Labeling | The process of assigning a diagnostic category to an individual, which can lead to stigma. | ||||
| Major Depressive Disorder, MDD | A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and a lack of interest in activities. | ||||
| Mental Status Examination, MSE | A clinical assessment tool used to evaluate cognitive, emotional, and psychological functioning. | ||||
| Multidimensional Model | A framework for understanding mental disorders by integrating biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. | ||||
| Narcolepsy | A sleep-wake disorder involving uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep. | ||||
| Neurocognitive Disorders | Disorders involving a decline in cognitive functioning, often caused by neurological or medical conditions. | ||||
| Neurodevelopmental Disorders | Disorders that emerge in childhood, affecting development, such as autism spectrum disorder or ADHD. | ||||
| Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD | A disorder involving intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to alleviate distress. | ||||
| Oppositional Defiant Disorder, ODD | A childhood disorder characterized by defiant, hostile, and disobedient behavior toward authority figures. | ||||
| Paraphilic Disorders | Disorders involving intense and persistent sexual interests outside of typical norms, leading to distress or impairment. | ||||
| Personality Disorders | A group of mental disorders involving rigid, unhealthy patterns of thinking, functioning, and behavior. | ||||
| Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD | A disorder triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic events, leading to intrusive memories and heightened arousal. | ||||
| Reactive Attachment Disorder, RAD | A disorder in children characterized by difficulty forming emotional bonds with caregivers due to early neglect or abuse. | ||||
| Schizophrenia | A psychotic disorder involving disturbances in thought, perception, and behavior, including hallucinations and delusions. | ||||
| Social Anxiety Disorder | An anxiety disorder marked by intense fear or avoidance of social situations. | ||||
| Somatic Symptom Disorder | A condition where individuals experience excessive concern about physical symptoms, which may not have a medical cause. | ||||
| Stigma | Negative attitudes or discrimination toward individuals with mental health conditions. | ||||
| Trichotillomania | A compulsive hair-pulling disorder leading to noticeable hair loss. | ||||
| Treatment Modalities | Various therapeutic approaches and methods used to treat mental disorders, such as individual therapy, group therapy, or medication. | ||||
| Why It Matters | Sections in the textbook designed to highlight the relevance and importance of understanding specific disorders or research areas. |