Flashcards on Psychopathology

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What is psychopathology?

It is the scientific study of mental disorders.

What are some common types of mental disorders?

Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders are some common types of mental disorders.

What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

It is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.

What are some symptoms of depression?

Depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide are some symptoms of depression.

What are some treatments for mental disorders?

Psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, medication, and hospitalization are some treatments for mental disorders.

What is the difference between a phobia and anxiety?

A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation, while anxiety is a general feeling of unease, such as worry or apprehension.

What is borderline personality disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by unstable mood, behavior, and relationships, as well as an unstable sense of self.

What is dissociative identity disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, each with its own way of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

It is a mental disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning or checking.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

It is a mental disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, or a violent attack.

What is delusional disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of one or more delusions, which are false beliefs that are not based in reality.

What is the difference between a delusion and a hallucination?

A delusion is a false belief not based in reality, while a hallucination is a false perception of something that is not there, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not real.

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things.

What is the difference between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania or hypomania (elevated mood) in addition to episodes of depression, while major depressive disorder involves only episodes of depression.

What is the difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder?

Schizophrenia involves psychosis (such as delusions or hallucinations) in addition to other symptoms, while schizoaffective disorder involves symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as depression or bipolar disorder).

What is psychopathology?

It is the scientific study of mental disorders.

What are some common types of mental disorders?

Anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse disorders are some common types of mental disorders.

What is the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)?

It is a manual published by the American Psychiatric Association that provides diagnostic criteria for mental disorders.

What are some symptoms of depression?

Depressed mood, loss of interest or pleasure in activities, changes in appetite or weight, sleep disturbances, fatigue, feelings of worthlessness or guilt, difficulty concentrating, and recurrent thoughts of death or suicide are some symptoms of depression.

What are some treatments for mental disorders?

Psychotherapy, behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, medication, and hospitalization are some treatments for mental disorders.

What is the difference between a phobia and anxiety?

A phobia is an intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation, while anxiety is a general feeling of unease, such as worry or apprehension.

What is borderline personality disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by unstable mood, behavior, and relationships, as well as an unstable sense of self.

What is dissociative identity disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, each with its own way of thinking, feeling, and behaving.

What is obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)?

It is a mental disorder characterized by obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning or checking.

What is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)?

It is a mental disorder that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event, such as a natural disaster, a serious accident, or a violent attack.

What is delusional disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of one or more delusions, which are false beliefs that are not based in reality.

What is the difference between a delusion and a hallucination?

A delusion is a false belief not based in reality, while a hallucination is a false perception of something that is not there, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not real.

What is generalized anxiety disorder?

It is a mental disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things.

What is the difference between bipolar disorder and major depressive disorder?

Bipolar disorder involves episodes of mania or hypomania (elevated mood) in addition to episodes of depression, while major depressive disorder involves only episodes of depression.

What is the difference between schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder?

Schizophrenia involves psychosis (such as delusions or hallucinations) in addition to other symptoms, while schizoaffective disorder involves symptoms of both schizophrenia and a mood disorder (such as depression or bipolar disorder).

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