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D e f i n i t i o ns
c linical dis orders (axis )
axis I
personality disorders and mental retardation
axis II
(axis?) general medic al c onditions (axis?)
axis III
psychosoci al and environmental problems problems
axis IV
(axis?) global as s es s ment of func tioning (axis?)
axis V
PTSD
repeatedly experienc ing traumatic event, withdrawal and emotional numbing, and hypervigilance
acute s tres s disorder
similar s ymptoms to PTSD, occ urs within 1 month of s tres sor and las ts less than a month
panic dis order
frequent, s pontaneous panic attac k s , worry about having them, and change of lifestyle as a result
s pec ific phobias
fears of certain objec ts or situations
generalized anxiety dis order
chronic anxiety in most situations
obs es s ions
thoughts , images , impuls es that are persis tent, intrusive, and threatening
c ompuls ions
repetitive behaviors perf ormed to dispel obs es s ions
s omatof orm dis orders
group of dis orders where person experiences or fears phys ic al symptoms for which no organic cause can be found
c onvers ion dis order
disorder where individual los es all func tioning in a part of his or her body
s omatization dis order
long history of multiple phys ic al c omplaints for whic h there is no apparent organic cause
pain disorder
experienc e of chronic, unexplainable pain
hypochondrias is
disorder where individuals fear they have a dis eas e des pite medical proof to the c ontrar ontrary y
body dys morphic disorder
disorder where individuals have an obses sive preoc cupation with a part of the body
dis soc iative dis orders
individual's identity, memories , and c ons cious bec ome dis s ociated from each other
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dysthymic disorder
less severe but more chronic depression
cyclothymic disorder
less severe but more chronic form of bipolar disorder
depression symptoms
sad mood, loss of interest, sleep and appetite disruption, motor issues, etc.
mania symptoms
elated or agitated mood, grandiosity, little need for sleep, racing thoughts and speech, increase in goals and dangerous behavior
positive schizophrenia symptoms
delusions, hallucinations, thought disturbances, and grossly disorganized or c atatonic behavior
negative symptoms of schizophrenia
affective flattening, alogia, avolition
paranoid schizophrenia
delusions and hallucination with themes of persecution and grandiosity
disorganized schizophrenia
disorganized thoughts and behavior
catatonic schizophrenia
complete unresponsiveness to environment
schizoaffective disorder
meet criteria for schizophrenia for 1-6 months and also have mood symptoms
brief psychotic disorder
meet criteria for schizophrenia for less than 1 month
delusional disorder
characterized by presence of nonbizarre delusions
odd-eccentric personality disorders
paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal
paranoid personality disorder
extreme mistrust of others
schizoid personality disorder
extreme social withdrawal and detachment
schizotypal personality disorder
inappropriate social interactions and magical thinking
dramatic-emotional personality disorders
antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic
antisocial personality disorder
impulsive behavior that disregards the rights of others
borderline personality disorder
instability of mood, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships, and also impulsive behavior
histrionic personality disorder
rapidly shifting moods, unstable relationships, need for attention, and dramatic, seductive behavior
narcissistic personality disorder
grandiose and oblivious to others' needs
anxi ous -f earf ul pers onal ity di sorders
dependent pers onal it y di sorder, av oi dant pers onal ity di sorder, and OCPD
dependent personality disorder
extreme need to be cared for and fear of rejection
avoidant personality disorder
social anxiety and sense of inadequacy leading to social avoidance
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
rigidity in activities and interpersonal relationships
antipsychotic drugs
phenothiazines (older) and atypical antipsychotics (newer)
antidepressant drugs
SSRIs (most common), SSNRIs, tricyclic and MAO inhibitors (older)
mood stabilizers for bipolar
lithium, anticonvulsants (fewer side effects)
antianxiety drugs
barbiturates (old, highly addictive), benzodiazepines
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dopamine
ntm related to our experience of reinforcement or rewards, affected by substances, and plays role in disorders involving control over muscles
norepinephrine
ntm with stimulating effect if uptake is prolonged by drugs like cocaine and amph, too litt le results in depressed mood
GABA
thought to play a role in anxiety, inhibits the action of other ntms
behavior disorders
ADHD, conduct disorder, and oppositional defiant disorder
ADHD
inattentiveness, impulsivity, and hyperactivity
conduct disorder
extreme antisocial behavior and violation of peoples' rights and social norms
ODD
easily angered and tend to violate rules and requests, don't steal, destroy property, or act aggressively toward people/animals
dementia
permanent deterioration in cognitive functioning
alzheimer's disease
most common type of dementia, brain shows neurofibrillary tangles and beta-amyloid plaques
delirium
disorientation, recent memory loss and clouding of consciousness, typically a sign of a serious medical condition
anorexia nervosa
self-starvation, distorted body image, intense fears of becoming fat, and amenorrhea
bulimia nervosa
uncontrolled binging followed by behaviors designed to prevent weight gain
sexual response cycle
desire, arousal, plateau, orgasm, resolution
CNS depressants
alcohol, barbiturates, benzodiazepines, and inhalants
CNS stimulants
cocaine, amphetamines, nicotine, caffeine
substance intoxication
indicated by behavioral and psychological changes that occur as a direct result of the substance's effect on the CNS
substance withdrawal
set of physiological and behavioral symptoms that result from cessation/reduction of heavy/prolonged use of a substance
substance abuse
indicated by failure to fulfill obligations at home, work or school, substance use i n hazardous si tuations, substance-related legal problems, or continued use despite interpersonal problems
substance dependence
maladaptive pattern of substance use leading to significant life problems and tolerance to substance
alcohol
low dose-relaxation and mild euphoria, high-classic signs of depression and cog/motor i mpairment
benzos and barbiturates
initial rush and loss of inhibitions followed by depressed mood, lethargy, and physical si gns of CNS depression
inhalants
euphoria, disinhibition, increased aggressiveness and sexual performance
cocaine
sudden rush of euphoria, increased self-esteem, alertness, and energy
amphetamines
euphoria, self-confidence, invigoration, and restlessness, hypervigilance, and aggressiveness
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hallucinogens and phencyclidine
perceptual changes, sensory distortion and hallucination
what affec ts stres s level in a s ituation
uncontrollability, unpredic tability, and duration
psychological factors associated with poor
pessimism and avoidance coping
health coronary heart disease
best predicted by the hostility in a type A personality and depression
dyssomnias
insomnia, hypersomnia, narcolepsy, breathing-related sleep disorder, and circadian rhythm sleep disorder
parasomnias
nightmare disorder, sleep terror disorder, sleepwalking disorder
insomnia
difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep or sleep that does not restore energy/alertness
hypersomnia
chronic excessive sleepiness-either prolonged sleep episodes or daytime sleep episodes that occur almost daily
narcolepsy
irresistible attacks of sleep with cataplexy or recurring REM
breathing-related sleep disorder
numerous brief sleep disturbances due to breathing problems
civil commitment
procedure in which an individual is admitted to a mental institution against his or her will
civil commitment criteria
suffering from a grave disability that impairs their ability to provide for their own basic needs, if they are an imminent danger to themselves or others
incompetent to stand trial
a person who does not understand what is happening in the courtroom and who cannot participate in his or her own defense
M'Naghten rule
disease of the mind must affect a person at the time of the crime so that he or she does not k now the nature of the act or does not k now it is wrong
irresistible impulse rule
at the time of the crime, person was irresistibly driven to commit crime or was at diminished capacity to resist
Durham rule
crime was product of mental disease/defect
ALI rule
at the time of the crime, as a result of mental disease or defect, person lacked capacity to appreciate the wrongfulness of the act or to conform his or her conduct to the law
insanity defense reform act
at the time of the crime, as a result of a mental disease/retardation, person was unable to appreciate wrongfulness of conduct
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