Download Term 1: Somatoform Disorders and Related Conditions and more Quizzes Abnormal Psychology in PDF only on Docsity! TERM 1 somatoform disorder DEFINITION 1 presence of physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition but cannot be explained by medical cause or other psychiatirc disorder TERM 2 psychosomatic disorders DEFINITION 2 somaform disorders, but with physical damage (prolonged stress = damage to heart muscles) TERM 3 hypochondriasis DEFINITION 3 unrealistic belief that minor symptom reflects serious disease TERM 4 conversion disorder DEFINITION 4 one of more major physical symptoms involving voluntary motor/sensory functions for which pysical cause cannot be found TERM 5 pain disorder DEFINITION 5 pain for which physical cause cannot be found TERM 6 body dismorphic disorder DEFINITION 6 preoccupation with some imagined or minor defect in one's physical appearance TERM 7 somatization disorder DEFINITION 7 numerous, recurrent and long lasting physical complaints for which physical cause cannot be found TERM 8 mass psychogenic illness DEFINITION 8 epidemic of particular somatoform disorder TERM 9 jean-martin charcot DEFINITION 9 argued that somatoform disorders were caused by weak nervous system TERM 10 koro DEFINITION 10 belief in asia that genitals are withdrawing into the body and death will soon follow TERM 21 depersonalization disorder DEFINITION 21 feeling detached from one's body or mental process TERM 22 psychomotor retardation DEFINITION 22 slowing down of thought and reduction in physical movements, often seen in those suffering from depression TERM 23 psychomotor agitation DEFINITION 23 series if unintentional, purposeless motions TERM 24 masked depression DEFINITION 24 depression that is concealed by mask of physical symptoms TERM 25 psychotic features DEFINITION 25 symptoms indicating serious breaks in reality, such as hallucinations and delusions TERM 26 major depressive disorder DEFINITION 26 must suffer from 5 of the major symptoms of depression, and one must be depressed mood or decreased intrest in activities, must experiance symptoms every day for period of two weeks, must disrupt individuals ability to function, must not be the result of other psych/physical disorder or medication TERM 27 dysthymic disorder DEFINITION 27 less severe form of major depressive disorder. two symptoms nessecary for diagnosis, must be present for at least two years TERM 28 postpartum depression DEFINITION 28 depressive disorder that occurs in women after giving birth TERM 29 seasonal affective disorder DEFINITION 29 depression sets in when the seasons change from summer to fall, then clears up in spring TERM 30 premenstrual dysphoric disorder DEFINITION 30 depression that precedes women's monthly menstruation TERM 31 interpersonal psychotherapy DEFINITION 31 helping patients develop solutions for the current problems that are causing them stress TERM 32 trytophan DEFINITION 32 substance that is converted into seritonin TERM 33 rapid cycling DEFINITION 33 4 or more cycles of mania a year. occurs in 20% of diagnosed individuals, associated with earlier onset of disorder, occurs most commonly in women TERM 34 cyclothymic disorder DEFINITION 34 experiances hypomania and periods of depression that are not strong enough to be diagnosed as major depressive disorder
