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Abnormal Psych
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Psychology
Undergraduate 3
12/08/2009

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Term
HALLUCINATIONS
Definition
SENSORY PERCEPTIONS IN THE ABSENCE OF EXTERNAL STIMULI; USUALLY VISUAL BUT CAN OCCUR IN OTHER SENSORY MODALITIES
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DELUSIONS
Definition
INCORRECT BELIEF MAINTAINED DESPITE CLEAR EVIDENCE TO THE CONTRARY
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DISORGANIZED SPEECH
Definition
A MEASURE USED IN THE ID. OF SCHIZO; CHARACTERIZED BY LOOSENING OF ASSOCIATIONS THAT, IF SEVERE, CAN RENDER THE SPEECH INCOMPREHENSIBLE
Term
WAXY FLEXIBILITY
Definition
A condition characterized by inactivity, decreased responsiveness to stimuli, and a tendency to maintain an immobile posture. The limbs tend to remain in whatever position they are placed. IN CATATONIC TYPE
Term
DISORGANIZED BEHAVIOR
Definition
BEHAVIOR THAT IS UNPREDICTABLE AND APPEARS TO AN OBSERVER AS UNRELATED AS TO WHAT IS GOING ON IN THE ENVIRONMENT;
Term
SCHIZOPHRENIA
Definition
DISTURBANCE LAST 6 OR MORE MONTHS; 2 SYMPTOMS; DECLINE IN SOCIAL OR OCCUPATIONAL FUNCTION MUST ALSO OCCUR
Term
SCHIZOPHRENIA SUBTYPES
Definition
PARANOID, DISORGANIZED, CATATONIC, UNDIFFERENTIATED, RESIDUAL
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PARANOID TYPE
Definition
PREOCCUPATION WITH DELUSIONS OR AUDITORY HALLUCINATIONS; LITTLE OR NO DISORGANIZED SPEECH, DISORGANIZED OR CATATONIC BEHAVIOR, OR INAPPROPRIATE OF FLAT AFFECT
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DISORGANIZED TYPE
Definition
PROMINENT: DISORGANIZED SPEECH, DISORGANIZED BEHAVIOR, AND INAPROPRIATE OR FLAT AFFECT; CATATONIC TYPE CRITERIA ARE NOT MET; DELUSIONS OR HALLUCINATIONS MAY BE PRESENT BUT ONLY IN IN FRAGMENTARY OR NONCOHERENT FORM
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CATATONIC TYPE
Definition
AT LEAST 2 OF THE FOLLOWING: EXTREME MOTOR IMMOBILITY, PURPOSELESS OR EXCESSIVE MOTOR ACTIVITY; EXTREME NEGATIVISM (MOTIONLESS RESISTANCE TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS), OR MUTISM (REFUSING TO SPEAK); PECULIAR OR BIZARRE VOLUNTARY MOVEMENT; ECHOLALIA OR ECHOPRAXIA
Term
UNDIFFERENTIATED TYPE
Definition
DOES NOT FIT INTO ANY SUBTYPE BUT MEETS SYMPTOM CRITERIA FOR SCHIZO
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RESIDUAL TYPE
Definition
EXPERIENCED AT LEAST 1 EPISODE OF SCHIZO BUT CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY CURRENT POSITIVE SYMPTOMS HOWEVER CONTINUES TO SHOW NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS AND MILDER VARIATIONS TO POSITIVE SYMPTOMS (ODD BELIEFS, ECCENTRIC BEHAVIOR)
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UNDIFFERENTIATED
Definition
EITHER BIZARRE DELUSIONS OR HALLUCINATIONS, OR SOME COMBINATION OF DISORGANIZED SPEECH, DISORGANIZED BEHAVIOR, OR FLAT AFFECT, AND AT LEAST ONE OTHER SYMPTOM
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POSITIVE SYMPTOMS
Definition
DELUSIONS, HALLUCINATIONS, DISORGANIZED SPEECH, DISORGANIZED AND BIZARRE BEHAVIOR
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NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS
Definition
FLAT AFFECT, POVERTY OF SPEECH, LOSS OF DIRECTEDNESS OR MOTIVATION, LOSS OF ENERGY, LOSS OF FEELINGS OR PLEASURE
Term
AUDITORY
Definition
MOST COMMON TYPE OF HALLUCINATION IN SCHIZO
Term
FLAT AFFECT
Definition
AVOIDANCE OF EYE CONTACT, IMMOBILE/EXPRESSIONLESS FACE, LACK OF EMOTION, APATHY OR NONINTEREST, MONOTONOUS VOICE, LOW VOICE
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POVERTY OF SPEECH
Definition
LONG LAPSES BEFORE REPLYING TO QUESTIONS, RESTRICTION OF QUANTITY OF SPEECH, FAILURE TO ANSWER, SLOW SPEECH, BLOCKING
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LOSS OF DIRECTEDNESS
Definition
SLOWED MOVEMENTS, REDUCTION OF VOLUNTARY MOVEMENTS, INABILITY TO INITIATE, LITTLE INTEREST IN SOCIAL PARTICIPATION
Term
SCHIZO BRAIN
Definition
LARGE VENTRICLES AND HYPO FRONTALITY; LESS ATTENTION, SOCIAL, MOTOR, AND ABSTRACT THINKING
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DISASSOCIATION
Definition
COPING MECHANISM THAT REDUCES ANXIETY AND CONFLICT BUT ALSO INTERFERES WITH ACTIVE, REALISTIC COPING
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DISASSOCIATION
Definition
A STATE THAT INCLUDES FEELINGS OF UNREALITY AND DEPERSONALIZATION, SOMETIMES ACCOMPANIED BY A LOSS OF SELF-IDENTITY
Term
DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA
Definition
A. The predominant disturbance is one or more episodes of inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature, that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness
B. Not accounted for by another mental disorder.
C. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
DISSOCIATIVE AMNESIA
Definition
MOST BASIC; LOSS OF MEMORY
Term
DISSOCIATIVE FUGUE
Definition
A. The predominant disturbance is sudden, unexpected travel away from home or one’s customary place of work, with inability to recall one’s past
B. Confusion about personal identity or assumption of a new identity (partial or complete)
C. Not accounted for by another mental disorder
D. The symptoms cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
DISSOCIATIVE IDENTITY DISORDER
Definition
A. The presence of two or more distinct identities or personality states (each with its own relatively enduring pattern of perceiving, relating to, and thinking about the environment and self)
B. At least two of these identities or personality states recurrently take control of the person’s behavior
C. Inability to recall important personal information that is too extensive to be explained by ordinary forgetfulness
D. Not accounted for by another mental disorder
Term
LOCALIZED AMNESIA
Definition
FORGET TRAUMATIC EVENT
Term
GENERALIZED AMNESIA
Definition
FORGET ENTIRE LIFE HISTORY
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SELECTIVE AMNESIA
Definition
RECALL SOME BUT NOT ALL OF AN EVENT
Term
AVG FREQ. OF SEX 18-59 Y/O
Definition
A FEW TIMES A MONTH
Term
MAJOR CATEGORIES OF SEX DYSFUNCTION
Definition
AROUSAL (ERICTILE DYSFUNCTION), ORGASM (PREMATURE EJAC), DESIRE (HYPO)
Term
SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION
Definition
difficulties in normal sexual activity related to arousal and performance.
Term
PARAPHILIA
Definition
atypical forms of sexual behavior or desire, legal or illegal
Term
PARPHILIA
Definition
“beyond usual love”; refers to recurrent, intense sexual urges about an atypical choice.
a. Nonhuman objects
b. Suffering or humiliation
c. Children or other nonconsenting persons

Ex. Having sex with persons with amputations or elderly persons
Term
EXHIBITIONISM
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the exposure of one’s genitals to an unsuspecting stranger
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
FETISHISM
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the use of nonliving objects (e.g., female undergarments)
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
C. The fetish objects are not limited to articles of female clothing used in cross-dressing (as in Transvestic Fetishism) or devices designed for the purpose of tactile genital stimulation (e.g., vibrator)
Term
Frotteurism
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving touching and rubbing against a nonconsenting person
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
Sexual Masochism
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the act (real, not simulated) of being humiliated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
SEXUAL SADISM
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving acts (real, not simulated) in which psychological or physical suffering (including humiliation) of the victim is sexually exciting to the person
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
Transvestic Fetishism
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, in a heterosexual male, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving cross-dressing
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
VOYEURISM
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving the act of observing an unsuspecting person who is naked, in the process of disrobing, or engaging in sexual activity
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
Term
PEDOPHILIA
Definition
A. Over a period of at least 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors involving sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally age 13 years or younger)
B. The fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors cause clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning
C. The person is at least age 16 years and at least 5 years older than the child or children in Criterion A
Term
MALE, FEMALE PARTNERS RESPECTIVELY
Definition
6, 2
Term
PEDOPHILIA
Definition
MOST COMMON VICTIM IS THE PERSON CLOSE TO THE OFFENDER
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