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Psychopathology
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
11/12/2011

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Term
Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent deficiency of sexual fantasies and desire for sexual activity.
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Sexual Aversion Disorder
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent extreme aversion to, and avoidance of, almost all genital contact with a sexual partner.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Term
Female Sexual Arousal Disorder
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of the sexual activity, adequate lubrication or swelling response of sexual excitement.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Term
Male Erectile Disorder
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent inability to attain, or to maintain until completion of the sexual activity, an adequate erection.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Term
Premature Ejaculation
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent ejaculation with minimal sexual stimulation before, on, or shortly after penetration and before the person wishes it.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
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Male Orgasmic Disorder
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase during sexual activity.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
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Female Orgasmic Disorder
Definition
1. Persistent or recurrent delay in, or absence of, orgasm following a normal sexual excitement phase during sexual activity.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Term
Vaginismus
Definition
1. Recurrent or persistent involuntary spasm of the muscles of the outer third of the vagina that interferes with sexual intercourse.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
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Dyspareunia
Definition
1. Recurrent or persistent genital pain associated with sexual intercourse in either a male or female.
2. Significant distress or interpersonal difficulty.
Term
Paraphilia
Definition
1. Over a period of at least six months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving certain inappropriate stimuli or situations (nonhuman objects; the suffering or humiliation of oneself or one's partner; or children or other non-consenting persons).
2. Significant distress or impairment over the fantasies, urges, or behaviors. (In some paraphilias--pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, frotteurism, and sexual sadism--the performance of paraphilic behaviors indicates a disorder, even in the absence of distress or impairment.)
Term
Gender Identity Disorder
Definition
1. Strong and persistent cross-gender identification (for example, a stated desire to be the other sex, frequent passing as the other sex, desire to live or be treated as the other sex, or the conviction that one has the typical feelings and reactions of the other sex).
2. Persistent discomfort with one's sex or a sense of inappropriateness in the gender role of that sex (ex: preoccupation with getting rid of primary and secondary sex characteristics or belief that one was born the wrong sex).
3. Significant distress or impairment.
Term
Schizophrenia
Definition
1. At least two of the following symptoms, each present for a significant portion of time during a one-month period:
(a) Delusions
(b) Hallucinations.
(c) Disorganized speech.
(d) Grossly disorganized or catatonic behavior
(e) Negative symptoms
2. Functioning markedly below the level achieved prior to the onset.
3. Continuous signs of the disturbance for at least six months, at least one month of which includes symptoms in full and active form (as opposed to attenuated form).
Term
Personality Disorder
Definition
1. An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture, with at least two of the following areas affected: -cognition -affectivity -interpersonal functioning -impulse control.
2. Pattern is inflexible and pervasive across a broad range of personal and social situations.
3. Pattern is stable and long-lasting, and its onset can be traced back at least to adolescence or early adulthood.
4. Significant distress or impairment.
Term
Borderline Personality Disorder
Definition
A personality disorder characterized by repeated instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood and by impulsive behavior.
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Histrionic Personality Disorder
Definition
A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. (Once called hysterical personality disorder.)
Term
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Definition
A personality disorder marked by a broad pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.
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Avoidant Personality Disorder
Definition
A personality disorder characterized by consistent discomfort and restrain in social situations, overwhelming feelings of inadequacy, and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluations.
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Dependent Personality Disorder
Definition
A personality disorder characterized by a pattern of clinging and obedience, fear of separation, and an ongoing need to be taken care of.
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Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder
Definition
A personality disorder marked by such an intense focus on orderliness, perfectionism, and control that the individual loses flexibility, openness, and efficiency.
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Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder
Definition
A category of personality disorder listed in past versions of the DSM, marked by a pattern of negative attitudes and resistance to the demands of other.
Term
Separation Anxiety Disorder
Definition
A childhood disorder marked by excessive anxiety, even panic, whenever the child is separated from home or parent.
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Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Definition
A childhood disorder in which children argue repeatedly with adults, lose their temper, and swear, feeling intense anger and resentment.
Term
Conduct Disorder
Definition
1. A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in which the basic rights of others or major age-appropriate societal norms or rules are violated, with at least three of the following present in the past twelve months (and at least one in the past six months):
(a) Frequent bullying or threatening of others.
(b) Frequent provoking of physical fights.
(c) Using dangerous weapons.
(d) Physical cruelty to people.
(e) Physical cruelty to animals.
(f) Stealing while confronting a victim.
(g) Forcing someone into sexual activity.
(h) Fire-setting.
(i) Deliberately destroying others' property.
(j) Breaking into a house, building, or car.
(k) Frequent manipulation of others.
(l) Stealing items of nontrivial value without confronting a victim.
(m) Frequent staying out beyond curfews, beginning before the age of 13.
n) Running away from home overnight at least twice.
o) Frequent truancy from school, beginning before the age of 13.
2. Significant impairment.
Term
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
Definition
1. Either of the following groups:
A. At least six of the following symptoms of inattention, persisting for at least six months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with development level:
(a) Frequent failure to give close attention to details, or making careless mistakes.
(b) Frequent difficulty in sustaining attention.
(c) Frequent failure to listen when spoken to directly.
(d) Frequent failure to follow through on instructions and failure to finish work.
(e) Difficulty organizing tasks and activities.
(f) Avoidance of, dislike of, and reluctance to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort.
(g) Frequent loss of items necessary for tasks or activities.
(h) Easy distraction by irrelevant stimuli.
(i) Forgetfulness in daily activities.
B. At least six of the following symptoms of hyperactivity-impulsivity, persisting for at least sex months to a degree that is maladaptive and inconsistent with developmental level:
(a) Fidgeting with hands or feet, or squirming in seat.
(b) Frequent wandering from seat in classroom or similar situation.
(c) Frequent running about or climbing excessively in situations in which it is inappropriate.
(d) Frequent difficulty paying or engaging in leisure activities quietly.
(e) Frequent "on the go" activity or acting as if "driven by a motor."
(f) Frequent excessive talking.
(g) Frequent blurting out of answers before questions have been completed.
(h) Frequent difficulty awaiting turn.
(i) Frequent interrupting of or intruding on others.
2. The presence of some symptoms before the age of 7.
3. Significant impairment.
Term
Enuresis
Definition
A childhood disorder marked by repeated bed-wetting or wetting of one's clothes.
Term
Encopresis
Definition
A childhood disorder characterized by repeated defacating in inappropriate places, such as one's clothing.
Term
Autistic Disorder
Definition
1. A total of at least six items from the following groups of symptoms:
A. Impairment in social interaction, as manifested by at least two of the following:
(a) Marked impairment in the use of multiple nonverbal behaviors such as eye-to-eye gaze, facial expression, body postures, and gestures to regulate social interaction.
(b) Failure to develop peer relationships appropriately.
(c) Lack of spontaneous seeking to share enjoyment, interests, or achievements with other people.
(d) Lack of social or emotional reciprocity.
B. Impairment in communication, as manifested by at least one of the following:
(a) Delay in, or total lack of, the development of spoken language.
(b) In individuals with adequate speech, marked impairment in the ability to start or sustain a conversation with others.
(c) Stereotyped and repetitive use of language, or idiosyncratic language.
(d) Lack of varied, spontaneous make-believe play or social imitative play.
C. Restricted repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities, as manifested by at least one of the following:
(a) Abnormal preoccupation with one or more stereotyped and restricted patterns of interest.
(b) Inflexible adherence to specific nonfunctional routines or rituals.
(c) Stereotyped and repetitive motor mannerisms (e.g., hand or finger flapping or twisting).
(d) Persistent preoccupation with parts of objects.
2. Prior to 3 years of age, delay or abnormal functioning in either social interaction, language, or symbolic or imaginative play.
Term
Asperger's Disorder
Definition
A pervasive developmental disorder in which individuals display profound social impairment yet maintain a relatively high level of cognitive functioning and language skills.
Term
Mental Retardation
Definition
1. Significantly subaverage intellectual functioning: an IQ of approximately 70 or below on an individually administered IQ test.
2. Concurrent deficits or impairments in present adaptive functioning in at least two of the following areas:
(a) Communication.
(b) Self-care.
(c) Home living.
(d) Social/interpersonal skills.
(e) Use of community resources.
(f) Self-direction.
(g) Functional academic skills.
(h) Work.
(i) Leisure.
(j) Health.
(k) Safety.
3. Onset before the age of 18.
Term
Mild Retardation
Definition
A level of mental retardation (IQ between 50 and 70) at which people can benefit from education and can support themselves as adults.
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Moderate Retardation
Definition
A level of mental retardation (IQ between 35 and 49) at which people can learnt to care for themselves and can benefit from vocational training.
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Severe Retardation
Definition
A level of mental retardation (IQ between 20 and 34) at which individuals require careful supervision and can learn to perform basic work in structured and sheltered settings.
Term
Profound Retardation
Definition
A level of mental retardation (IQ below 20) at which individuals need a very structured environment with close supervision.
Term
Down Syndrome
Definition
A form of mental retardation caused by an abnormality in the 21st chromosome.
Term
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
Definition
A group of problems in a child, including lower intellectual functioning, low birth weight, and irregularities in the hands and face, that result from excessive alcohol intake by the mother during pregnancy.
Term
Delirium
Definition
A rapidly developing clouding of consciousness; the person has great difficulty concentrating, focusing attention, and following an orderly sequence of thought.
Term
Dementia
Definition
A syndrome marked by reverse problems in memory and in at least one other cognitive function.
Term
Alzheimer's Disease
Definition
The most common form of dementia, usually occurring after the age of 65.
Term
Dementia of the Alzheimer's Type
Definition
1. The development of multiple cognitive deficits manifested by both memory impairment and at least one of the following cognitive disturbances:
(a) Aphasia.
(b) Apraxia.
(c) Agnosia.
(d) Disturbance in executive functioning.
2. Significant impairment in social or occupational functioning, along with significant decline from a previous level of functioning.
3. Gradual onset and continuing cognitive decline.
Term
Vascular Dementia
Definition
Dementia caused by a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke, which restricts blood flow to certain areas of the brain. (Also known as multi-infarct dementia.)
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Adaptive functioning
Definition
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Alogia
Definition
A decrease in speech or speech content; a symptom of schizophrenia
Term
Atypical antipsychotic
Definition
A new group of antipsychotic drugs that operate in a biological manner that is different from the way traditional antipsychotic drugs operate
Term
behavior therapy for PDD
Definition
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Big Five Theory
Definition
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catatonia
Definition
A pattern of extreme psychomotor symptoms, found in some forms of schizophrenia, that may include catatonic stupor, rigidity, or posturing.
Term
clozapine
Definition
commonly prescribed antipsychotic drug
Term
Cluster A, B, and C personality disorders
Definition
Term
Communication training for
PDD
Definition
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Community approach
Definition
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D2 receptors
Definition
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Deinstitutionalization
Definition
The discharge of large numbers of patients from long-term institutional care so that they might be treated in community programs
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Delusion
Definition
A strange false belief firmly held despite evidence to the contrary
Term
Depression in the elderly
Definition
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Derailment
Definition
A common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia, involving rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another
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Directed masturbation
training
Definition
A sex therapy approach that teaches women with female arousal or orgasmic disorders how to masturbate effectively and eventually reach orgasm during sexual interactions
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Dopamine hypothesis
Definition
The theory that schizophrenia results from excessive activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine
Term
Dramatic personality disorders
Definition
Term
E. Fuller Torrey, M.D.
Definition
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Erectile dysfunction
Definition
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Exhibitionism
Definition
A paraphilia in which persons have repeated sexually arousing urges or fantasies about exposing their genitals to another person and may act upon those urges
Term
extrapyramidal side effects
Definition
Unwanted movements, such as severe shaking, bizarre-looking twisting of the face and body, and extreme restlessness, sometimes produced by traditional antipsychotic drugs
Term
formal thought disorder
Definition
A disturbance in the production and organization of thought
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Fetishism
Definition
A paraphilia consisting of recurrent and intense sexual urges, fantasies or behaviors that involve the use of a nonliving object, often to the exclusion of all other stimuli
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Frotteurism
Definition
A araphilia consisting of repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve touching and rubbing against a non consenting person
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Geropsychology
Definition
The filed of psychology concerned with the mental health of elderly people
Term
Halfway house
Definition
A residence for people with severe psychological problems who cannot yet live alone or with their families; often staffed by paraprofessionals
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Karen's diagnosis and social
problems (case 4)
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Larry Hogue
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Loose associations
Definition
A common thinking disturbance in schizophrenia, involving rapid shifts from one topic of conversation to another
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Masters & Johnson
Definition
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masturbatory satiation
Definition
A behavioral treatment in which a client masturbates for a very long period of time while fantasizing in detail about a paraphilic object. the procedure is expected to produce a feeling of boredom that in turn becomes linked to the object.
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Mechanism #4
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Medications for schizophrenia
Definition
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methylphenidate
Definition
A stimulant drug, known better by the trade name Ritalin, commonly used to treat ADHD
Term
milieu therapy
Definition
Humanistic appreach to institutional treatment based on the belief that institutions can help patients recover y creating a climate that builds self-respect, individual responsibility, and meaningful activity
Term
Multi-infarct dementia
Definition
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the NAMI motto
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Negative symptoms
Definition
symptoms of schizophrenia that seem to be deficits of normal thought, emotion, or behavior
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Neurofibrillary tangles
Definition
Twisted protein fibers that form within certain brain cells as people age
Term
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome
Definition
A severe, potentially fatal reaction to ant psychotic drugs, marked by muscle rigidity, fever, altered consciousness, and automatic dysfunction
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Oliver Sacks
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Orgasmic reorientation
Definition
A procedure for treating certain paraphilias by teaching clients to respond to new, more appropriate sources of sexual stimulation
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Paranoia
Definition
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Parent management
training
Definition
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partial hospitalization
Definition
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Pervasive developmental disorders
Definition
A broad category of disorders beginning in early childhood, characterized by severe and pervasive impairments in social interaction and communication or the presence of rigid and repetitive behaviors, interests, and activities
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Pedophilia
Definition
A paraphilia in which a person has repeated and intense sexual urges or fantasies about watching, touching, or engaging in sexual acts with prepubescent children and may carry out these urges or fantasies
Term
phenothiazines
Definition
A group of antihistamine drugs that became the first group of effective antipsychotic medications
Term
Positive symptoms
Definition
Symptoms of schizophrenia that seem to be excesses, that is, bizarre additions to normal thoughts, emotions, or behaviors
Term
Prefrontal lobes
Definition
Regions of the brain that play a key role in short-term memory, among other functions
Term
premature ejaculation
Definition
A dysfunction in which a man reaches orgasm and ejaculates before, on, or shortly after penetration and before he wishes it
Term
psychosis
Definition
A state in which a person loses contact with reality in key ways
Term
receptor blockade
Definition
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Recovery from schizophrenia
Definition
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Senile plaques
Definition
sphere-shaped deposits of beta-amyloid protein that form in the spaces between certain brain cells and in certain blood vessels as people age
Term
Sensate focus
Definition
A treatment for sexual disorders that instructs couples to take the focus away from orgasm or intercourse and instead spend tie concentrating on the pleasure achieved by such acts as kissing, hugging, and mutual massage
Term
Sexual aversion
Definition
Avoidance of genital sexual interplay
Term
Sheltered workshop
Definition
A protected and supervised workplace that offers job opportunities and training at a pace and level tailored to people with various disabilities
Term
Sleep disorders in the elderly
Definition
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Stroke
Definition
A cerebrovascular accident in which blood flow to specific areas of the brain is cut off, thus damaging areas
Term
Tardive dyskinesia
Definition
A condition characterized by extrapyramidal effects that appear in some patients after they have taken traditional antipsychotic drugs for an extended time
Term
Theodore Millon, Ph.D.
Definition
created the Millon Inventories-correlated the PD’s with Mental disorders; main contributor to Personality Disorders
Term
Tease technique
Definition
A treatment for erectile disorder. During sensate-focus exercises, the partner keeps caressing the man, but if the man gets an erection, the partner stops caressing him until he loses it. This reduces pressure on the man to perform and at the same time teaches the couple that erections occur naturally in response to stimulation, as long as the partners do not keep focusing on performance.
Term
Vascular dementia
Definition
dementia caused by a cerebrovascular accident, or stroke, that restricts blood flow to certain areas of the brain
Term
volition & avolition
Definition
a symptom of schizophrenia marked by apathy and an inability to start or complete a course of action
Term
Voyeurism
Definition
a paraphilia in which a person has repeated and intense sexual desires or urges to observe unsuspecting people secretly as they undress or have intercourse. the person may also act on the desires
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