Psychology and Disorders: Key Concepts
and Classic Studies Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Mental health Overall psychological well-being; ability to
cope,
function, and feel balanced
Mental illness Diagnosable disorder that disrupts
thinking, mood,
or behavior
Downside of labeling diagnoses Stigma, self-fulfilling prophecy,
overgeneralization,
limits individuality
Anxiety-related disorders Disorders involving excessive fear, worry,
or
nervous system arousal
Obsessive-compulsive disorder Disorder with unwanted thoughts and
(OCD) repetitive
behaviors
Obsessions Intrusive, unwanted thoughts
, Compulsions Repetitive behaviors performed to reduce
anxiety
Phobia Irrational, persistent fear of a specific
object or
situation
Generalized anxiety disorder Chronic, excessive worry about everyday
(GAD) events
Post-traumatic stress disorder Anxiety disorder after experiencing trauma
(PTSD)
Mood disorders Disorders involving emotional extremes
Major depressive disorder Persistent sadness and loss of interest
Anhedonia Loss of pleasure in activities
Bipolar disorder Alternating periods of depression and
mania
Mania Elevated mood, high energy, impulsive
behavior
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Depression linked to seasonal changes
(usually
winter)
and Classic Studies Exam Questions and
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
Mental health Overall psychological well-being; ability to
cope,
function, and feel balanced
Mental illness Diagnosable disorder that disrupts
thinking, mood,
or behavior
Downside of labeling diagnoses Stigma, self-fulfilling prophecy,
overgeneralization,
limits individuality
Anxiety-related disorders Disorders involving excessive fear, worry,
or
nervous system arousal
Obsessive-compulsive disorder Disorder with unwanted thoughts and
(OCD) repetitive
behaviors
Obsessions Intrusive, unwanted thoughts
, Compulsions Repetitive behaviors performed to reduce
anxiety
Phobia Irrational, persistent fear of a specific
object or
situation
Generalized anxiety disorder Chronic, excessive worry about everyday
(GAD) events
Post-traumatic stress disorder Anxiety disorder after experiencing trauma
(PTSD)
Mood disorders Disorders involving emotional extremes
Major depressive disorder Persistent sadness and loss of interest
Anhedonia Loss of pleasure in activities
Bipolar disorder Alternating periods of depression and
mania
Mania Elevated mood, high energy, impulsive
behavior
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) Depression linked to seasonal changes
(usually
winter)
