ap psych study guide for monday exam
An in-depth investigation of one individual,
Case Study group, or event used to explore psychological
phenomena in detail.
An anxiety disorder involving intense fear of
Agoraphobia situations where escape may be difficult, often
leading to avoidance of public places.
A theory by Urie Bronfenbrenner explaining how
development is influenced by different
Ecological Systems Theory
environmental systems (microsystem,
mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem).
A disorder characterized by excessive,
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) uncontrollable worry about everyday situations
for at least six months.
A culturally specific syndrome (often in Latin
American cultures) involving intense emotional
Ataque de Nervios
distress, including crying, screaming, and loss of
control.
A disorder that occurs after experiencing or
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) witnessing a traumatic event, involving
flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
A disorder marked by unstable relationships,
Borderline Personality Disorder
self-image, emotions, and impulsive behaviors.
Bipolar I involves severe manic episodes with
possible depression; Bipolar II involves less
Bipolar Disorder
severe hypomania with major depressive
episodes.
Potentially traumatic events in childhood (abuse,
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) neglect, household dysfunction) that can impact
long-term health and behavior.
Intense fear of social situations where one may
Social Anxiety
be judged, leading to avoidance and distress.
A severe disorder involving distorted thinking,
Schizophrenia hallucinations, delusions, and impaired
functioning.
An in-depth investigation of one individual,
Case Study group, or event used to explore psychological
phenomena in detail.
An anxiety disorder involving intense fear of
Agoraphobia situations where escape may be difficult, often
leading to avoidance of public places.
A theory by Urie Bronfenbrenner explaining how
development is influenced by different
Ecological Systems Theory
environmental systems (microsystem,
mesosystem, exosystem, macrosystem).
A disorder characterized by excessive,
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) uncontrollable worry about everyday situations
for at least six months.
A culturally specific syndrome (often in Latin
American cultures) involving intense emotional
Ataque de Nervios
distress, including crying, screaming, and loss of
control.
A disorder that occurs after experiencing or
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) witnessing a traumatic event, involving
flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
A disorder marked by unstable relationships,
Borderline Personality Disorder
self-image, emotions, and impulsive behaviors.
Bipolar I involves severe manic episodes with
possible depression; Bipolar II involves less
Bipolar Disorder
severe hypomania with major depressive
episodes.
Potentially traumatic events in childhood (abuse,
Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) neglect, household dysfunction) that can impact
long-term health and behavior.
Intense fear of social situations where one may
Social Anxiety
be judged, leading to avoidance and distress.
A severe disorder involving distorted thinking,
Schizophrenia hallucinations, delusions, and impaired
functioning.
