Psychological Disorders and Concepts

Bipolar disorder

• is characterized by alternating periods of depression and mania.

• is a condition where individuals experience constant low mood.

• involves only manic episodes without depressive phases.

• is primarily a personality disorder.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Characterized by reliving a traumatizing or upsetting event in unwanted, recurring dreams and memories.

• A condition that involves excessive worry and fear about everyday situations.

• A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

• An anxiety disorder that involves sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort.

ASCH Conformity Test

• A test to measure individual intelligence

• An experiment by Solomon Asch to see if people would conform to a group's wrong answer

• A psychological assessment for personality traits

• A method to evaluate memory retention

Mood disorders

• disturbances of emotions.

• temporary feelings of happiness.

• chronic anxiety conditions.

• physical health issues.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

• A theory that suggests we seek pleasure and avoid pain.

• A theory that explains how we make decisions based on emotions.

• Theory suggests that we act in a way to reduce our discomfort or dissonance when we feel two of our thoughts are inconsistent.

• A theory that states our behavior is influenced by social norms.

Major depressive Disorder

• the most common disability in the world. Major depression is a form of depression that does not alternate with mania.

• A temporary mood change that lasts for a few days.

• A condition that only affects adults over the age of 50.

• A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry.

Criminal Psychology

• Studies the behaviors and thoughts of criminals.

• Focuses on the rehabilitation of offenders.

• Analyzes the legal system and its processes.

• Examines the impact of crime on society.

Psychological Disorder

• A condition characterized by harmful dysfunction and maladaptive behaviors.

• A temporary emotional response to stress.

• A personality trait that is uncommon in society.

• A physical illness that affects mental health.

Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD)

• A condition characterized by excessive social anxiety and feelings of inadequacy.

• A disorder marked by extreme extroversion and social dominance.

• A mental health condition involving a lack of empathy and emotional detachment.

• A personality disorder defined by a strong need for approval and social validation.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

• Perfectionistic, Preoccupation with rules, lists, order, control.

• A tendency to avoid social interactions and prefer solitude.

• An excessive need for approval and reassurance from others.

• A pattern of unstable relationships and self-image.