Abnormal Psychology Study Guide

I. Mood Disorders

What are the two categories of mood disorders? Know the four main types of Depressive disorder. What is the definition of Bi-Polar? What is the difference between mania and hypomania? Provide one example of the link between evolution and depression

II. Anxiety

What is the difference between everyday anxiety and an anxiety disorder? You will be given a scenario for each of the 8 anxiety disorders and asked to match

them up. �Selective mutism �Specific phobia �Separation anxiety disorder �Social anxiety disorder �Panic Disorder �Panic Attack �Agoraphobia �Generalized Anxiety Disorder

III. OCD

What does OCD stand for? Describe both compulsions and obsessions What are the main features of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

o How does an exposure work?o What is desensitization?

IV. Hoarding

Provide a case scenario where someone might be diagnosed with hoarding. What makes the behavior a disorder?

V. Schizophrenia

Provide a definition of schizophrenia. What are the distinguishing features? Write down and share one example for each of the 5 “Signs and Symptoms of

Schizophrenia” What are the 3 causes of schizophrenia? Provide example to show difference between a delusion and hallucination