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AP® Psychology Abnormal Behavior Part 4

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This deck covers key concepts and definitions related to personality disorders, dissociative disorders, and other psychological conditions as outlined in AP® Psychology curriculum.

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Define: personality disorder

A disorder characterized by the pervasive expression of extreme, abnormal personality constructs that interfere with normal social functioning.
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Definition
Define: personality disorder
A disorder characterized by the pervasive expression of extreme, abnormal personality constructs that interfere with normal social functioning.
__________ personality disorder is characterized by extreme distrust and suspicion of others.
Paranoid
Which personality disorder is characterized by a blatant disregard for the rights or interests of others?
antisocial personality disorder
What two factors define narcissistic personality disorder?
1. self-preoccupation 2. the need for others to focus on oneself
If a patient exhibited excessive emotional reactions to normal, every-day stimuli, and was preoccupied with the constant need for attention, what personality disorder would you most likely diagnose?
histrionic personality disorder
What is the defining characteristic of dependent personality disorder?
the need to be cared for
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AP® Psychology Abnormal Behavior Part 4
TermDefinition
Define: personality disorder
A disorder characterized by the pervasive expression of extreme, abnormal personality constructs that interfere with normal social functioning.
__________ personality disorder is characterized by extreme distrust and suspicion of others.
Paranoid
Which personality disorder is characterized by a blatant disregard for the rights or interests of others?
antisocial personality disorder
What two factors define narcissistic personality disorder?
1. self-preoccupation 2. the need for others to focus on oneself
If a patient exhibited excessive emotional reactions to normal, every-day stimuli, and was preoccupied with the constant need for attention, what personality disorder would you most likely diagnose?
histrionic personality disorder
What is the defining characteristic of dependent personality disorder?
the need to be cared for
Which is more severe: obsessive-compulsive disorder or obsessive-compulsive personality disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder is more severe. People with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder may have similar thoughts and behaviors as patients with OCD, but are not as crippled by them.
What are the three clusters of personality disorders, as delineated in the DSM-IV-TR?
1. odd/eccentric 2. dramatic/emotionally problematic 3. chronic fearfulness/avoidant
Dissociative disorders are characterized either by a __________ of memory or a(n) __________ sense of identity.
dysfunction; altered
What are the two main types of amnesia?
1. anterograde 2. retrograde
What is the difference between retrograde and anterograde amnesia?
In retrograde amnesia, one loses memories that occurred before the traumatic event; in anterograde amnesia, one loses memories occurring after the traumatic event.
When someone is unable to remember things, but there is no physiological basis for the memory disruption, he is said to be afflicted with what kind of amnesia?
psychogenic amnesia
In a fugue state, one first experiences a sudden and complete loss of identity. What happens after this loss?
The sufferer will assume a new identity
__________ is characterized by the appearance of __________ or more distinct identities in one individual. The identities may or may not be aware of each other, and the personality manifested may be dependent on environmental or social context.
Dissociative identity disorder; two
Which psychological perspective is skeptical about Dissociative Identity Disorder, claiming that sufferers are 'role-playing'?
social perspective
There are many symptoms that characterize ADHD; name five.
1. difficulty paying attention 2. trouble listening 3. difficulties in organization 4. forgetfulness 5. distractibility
What four factors define autism spectrum disorder?
1. deficits in social interactions 2. impairment in communication 3. restrictive and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or activities 4. appearance of abnormal functioning by age three
What is the difference between autism and asperger's?
Asperger's is characterized by less severe versions of the symptoms found in autism.
What are some common examples of paraphilia?
• zoophilia is sexual attraction to animals • pedophilia is sexual attraction to children • fetishism is sexual arousal stemming from objects or situations • Paraphilia (or psychosexual disorder) is marked by the sexualization of objects, people, or activities that are not generally considered sexual.
What are the two most commonly mentioned eating disorders listed in the DSM?
1. anorexia nervosa 2. bulimia