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PSYC 3023: TEST 3

Anorexia nervosa
Psychological disorder characterized by severe & life threatening weight loss & amenorrhea; behavior is characterized by concern about weight, aversion to food, distorted body image, starvation diets, franetic exercise patterns
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bulimia nervosa
an eating disorder characterized by episodes of overeating, usually of high calorie foods, followed by vomiting, laxative use, fasting or excessive exercise
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Binge Eating Disorders
significant binge- eating episode, followed by distress, disgust, or guilt, but without the compensatory purging, fasting, or excessive that marks bulimia nervosa
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obesity
body weight more than 20% higher than the average weight for a person of a given age and height -produced by the consumption of a greater number of calories than are expended in energy
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Gender Identity disorder
Adult disorder in which there is an incongruence between anatomic sex and self-identified gender that causes distress for the person.
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hypoactive sexual desire disorder
-under the sexual dysfunctions "umbrella"- a sexual desire disorder -a condition with reduced or absent sexual desires or behaviors, either with a partner or through masturbation.
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Sexual Aversion Disorder
-under the sexual dysfunctions "umbrella" -a sexual desire disorder- Aversion to and active avoidance of genital sexual contact with a sexual partner
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Male Erectile Disorder
-sexual arousal disorder Inability to maintain adequate erection during sexual activity
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female sexual arousal disorder
-sexual arousal disorder a condition with persistent or recurrent inability to maintain adequate vaginal lubrication and swelling response until the completion of sexual activity
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inhibited orgasm
-orgasmic disorders inability to achieve an orgasm despite adequate sexual desire and arousal
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premature ejaculation
-orgasmic disorder a type of sexual dysfunction involving a pattern of unwanted rapid ejaculation during sexual activity -persistent or recurrent ejaculation w minimal sexual stimulation before, happens before person wishes
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dyspareunia
-sexual pain disorder a disorder in which a person experiences severe pain in the genitals during sexual activity -most often has a physical cause -both males and females
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Vaginismus
-sexual pain disorder Strong, involuntary contractions of outer third of the vagina (clamped shut) learned involuntary response history of painful intercourse
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Paraphilias
recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, sexual urges, or behaviors generally involving: A) nonhuman objects B) suffering or humiliation of oneself or one's partner C) children or other non-consenting persons Fetishism, Transvestic fetishism, Voyeurism, Exhibitionism, Sexual sadism, Sexual masochism, Pedophilia, Frotteurism
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Fetishism
A paraphilia consisting of recurrent and intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve the use of a nonliving object
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transvestic fetishism
the sexual arousal in men that results from wearing women's clothing and is accompanied by significant distress or impairment
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Voyeurism
aroused by unobtrusively watching someone undress or engage in sexual activity. -aroused by watching someone who doesn't know they are being watched
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exhibitionism
paraphilia characterized by distress over or acting on urges to expose one's genitals to an unsuspecting stranger
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Sexual Sadism
1. _> 6 months, recurrent, intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges or behaviors involving real acts in which the psychological or physical suffering of the victim is sexually exciting to the person. (sexual arousal with inflicting pain or humiliation) 2. acted or caused distress
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sexual masochism
the act of obtaining sexual arousal through receiving physical or psychological pain
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sexual masochism
repeated and intense sexual urges to touch and rub against a non-consenting person or has sexually arousing fantasies of doing so.
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Pedophilia
sexual feelings towards children
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Incest
Sexual activity between family members who are not husband and wife
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Kleptomania
an impulse control disorder characterized by a recurrent failure to resist impulses to steal objects
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Pyromania
Deliberate, purposeful, and repeated fire setting which includes a obsession or fascination with fire and or the consequences of fire Addictive behavior
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pathological gambling
irresistible impulses to gamble
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trichotillomania
pulling of hair causing hairloss. Easy to fix in kids, not adults. Need to treat underlying behavior.
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Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric personality disorders
paranoid schizoid schizotypal
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Cluster A: Odd or Eccentric personality disorders
Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic
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Cluster C: Anxious, Fearful Behavior
Obsessive-Compulsive, Avoidant, Dependent
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Paranoid personality disorder
-cluster A Personality traits involving extreme distrust and suspiciousness
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-cluster A Personality traits involving extreme distrust and suspiciousness
-CLUSTER A A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, and present in a variety of contexts. 4+ symptoms (e.g. chooses solitary activities, neither desires nor enjoys close rx, little interest in sex, indifferent to approval or criticism, doesn't care what others think, etc.)
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Schizotypal personality disorder
-CLUSTER A -focus on peculiar patterns of behavior -perceptual & cognitive disturbance -may report bizarre fantasies & unusual experiences -use od language/words; vague -range of emotional expression -extreme social deficitis
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borderline personality disorder
personality Disorder Marked by instability in self image. mood, and interpersonal relationships -avoidance of abandonment -unstable ad intense interpersonal relationships -identity disturbance -impulses to self damage, suicide or self mutilation -feelings of emptiness -paranoia/disassociation
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Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)
A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood. A personality Disorder that involves a pattern of Violent , criminal, or unethical and exploitative behavior and the inability to feel affection toward others -"smooth talker" "used car sales man"
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Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity in fantasy or behavior, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. Indicated by 5+ symptoms (e.g.) Grandiose sense of self-importance Preoccupied w/fantasies of success, power, beauty, etc. Believes they are superior or unique Sense of entitlement Requires excessive admiration
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Histrionic personality disorder (CEDR BD)
A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Indicated by 5+ symptoms (e.g.) Discomfort when not center of attention often inappropriate or provocative Rapidly shifting & shallow expressions of emotion Dramatic, theatrical Considers relationships more intimate than they are. Easily suggestible
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(p469) Avoidant personality disorder
- Hypersensitive to rejection, - Avoids interacting w/ others unless certain of being liked - socially inhibited, - Timid, - Feelings of inadequacy, - Desires relationships with others (vs. schizoid) - Unusually reluctant to take personal risks
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dependent personality disorder
Pervasive & excessive need to be taken care of, a condition that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation. 5+ symptoms (e.g.) Difficulty making decisions Needs others to take initiative & responsibility Difficulty expressing disagreement Goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance Feels uncomfortable & helpless when alone Urgently seeks new relationship when old source of care/support is gone
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Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
suffer from obsesseive thoughts accompanied by compulsive behaviors; there is a genetic factor; Realize that behaviors are irrational, but 25% do nothing about behavior. Preoccupation with order; Perfectionist; Behavior consistent with one's own beliefs and attitudes (vs. OCD); develops between the ages of 10-12; the behavior is nurtured or diminished during its development. (anti-anxiety treatment or psycho-surgery)
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