Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders
Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe the main features and prevalence of obsessive-compulsive disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, and hoarding disorder Understand some of the factors in the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders are a group of overlapping disorders that generally involve […]
Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety Disorders Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Distinguish normal anxiety from pathological anxiety List and describe the major anxiety disorders, including their main features and prevalence Describe basic psychological and biological factors that are suspected to be important in the etiology of anxiety disorder Everybody experiences anxiety […]
Perspectives on Psychological Disorders
Perspectives on Psychological Disorders Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Discuss supernatural perspectives on the origin of psychological disorders, in their historical context Describe modern biological and psychological perspectives on the origin of psychological disorders Identify which disorders generally show the highest degree of heritability Describe the diathesis-stress […]
Diagnosing and Classifying Psychological Disorders
Diagnosing and Classifying Psychological Disorders Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain why classification systems are necessary in the study of psychopathology Describe the basic features of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) Discuss changes in the DSM over time, including criticisms of […]
What Are Psychological Disorders?
What Are Psychological Disorders? Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Understand the problems inherent in defining the concept of psychological disorder Describe what is meant by harmful dysfunction Identify the formal criteria that thoughts, feelings, and behaviors must meet to be considered abnormal and, thus, symptomatic of a […]
The Pursuit of Happiness
The Pursuit of Happiness Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Define and discuss happiness, including its determinants Describe the field of positive psychology and identify the kinds of problems it addresses Explain the meaning of positive affect and discuss its importance in health outcomes Describe the concept of […]
Regulation of Stress
Regulation of Stress Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Define coping and differentiate between problem-focused and emotion-focused coping Describe the importance of perceived control in our reactions to stress Explain how social support is vital in health and longevity As we learned in the previous section, stress—especially if it […]
Stress and Illness
Stress and Illness Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Explain the nature of psychophysiological disorders Describe the immune system and how stress impacts its functioning Describe how stress and emotional factors can lead to the development and exacerbation of cardiovascular disorders, asthma, and tension headaches In this section, […]
Stressors
Stressors Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Describe different types of possible stressors Explain the importance of life changes as potential stressors Describe the Social Readjustment Rating Scale Understand the concepts of job strain and job burnout For an individual to experience stress, they must first encounter a potential stressor. […]
What Is Stress?
What Is Stress? Learning Objectives By the end of this section, you will be able to: Differentiate between stimulus-based and response-based definitions of stress Define stress as a process Differentiate between good stress and bad stress Describe the early contributions of Walter Cannon and Hans Selye to the stress research field Understand the physiological basis […]
