Unit 8 Clinical Psychology
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, psychological disorder a syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's
cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior
medical model the concept that diseases, in this case psychological disorders, have physical
causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and, in most cases, cured, often through
treatment in a hospital.
epigenetics the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA
change
DSM-5 the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fifth Edition; a widely used system for classifying psychological
disorders.
*Does NOT describe causes of disorders
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and
impulsivity
Category: Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Treatment: Biological (Adderall/Ritalin)
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attention-
deficit/hyperactiv
disorder
(ADHD)
Anxiety Disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or
maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
Includes: Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia,
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder intense fear and avoidance of social situations; extremely anxious in social
situations where people might judge them - parties, class presentations, eating in
public.
Category: Anxiety Disorders
Vocabulary 2026 | Key
Terms, Definitions,
Practice Questions,
Answers, Rationales &
Exam Review
Updated Questions and Answers
100% Verified Exam Prep and Comprehensive
Rationales
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, psychological disorder a syndrome marked by a clinically significant disturbance in an individual's
cognition, emotion regulation, or behavior
medical model the concept that diseases, in this case psychological disorders, have physical
causes that can be diagnosed, treated, and, in most cases, cured, often through
treatment in a hospital.
epigenetics the study of environmental influences on gene expression that occur without a DNA
change
DSM-5 the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental
Disorders, Fifth Edition; a widely used system for classifying psychological
disorders.
*Does NOT describe causes of disorders
attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) a psychological disorder marked by extreme inattention and/or hyperactivity and
impulsivity
Category: Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Treatment: Biological (Adderall/Ritalin)
Image:
attention-
deficit/hyperactiv
disorder
(ADHD)
Anxiety Disorders psychological disorders characterized by distressing, persistent anxiety or
maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety
Includes: Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia,
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder intense fear and avoidance of social situations; extremely anxious in social
situations where people might judge them - parties, class presentations, eating in
public.
Category: Anxiety Disorders
