PSYC 357 Chapter Notes -Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Not developed with consideration of how diagnostic categories for psychological disorders might change over the adult years. 5 axes: axis i- clinical syndromes/disorders (collection of symptoms that together form a recognizable pattern of disturbance) 100: major axis i disorders in adulthood; Twice as much in women, predictive of other medical conditions (ie heart attack) Symptoms can be produced at any age, or can exist along side medical condition. Specific phobia= irrational fear of object/situation: most common form of ad in older adults, many types (common is blood- injury) Social phobias= ad that applies to situations in which they must perform in front of others: peak rates in 30s, women more than men, specific form for public speaking. Post traumatic stress disorder= prolonged effects of exposure to traumatic experience. Anxiety-depressive disorder (recurrent/persistent dysphoria for at least 1 month w/at least 4 symptoms of anxiety disorders)