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Perspectives on Psychological Disorders definitions

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  • Diathesis
    An internal vulnerability, such as genetic predisposition or cognitive bias, increasing susceptibility to psychological disorders.
  • Stress
    An environmental trigger, like trauma or loss, that interacts with internal vulnerabilities to influence disorder development.
  • Diathesis-Stress Model
    A framework explaining disorders as emerging from the interaction between internal vulnerabilities and external stressors.
  • Genetic Predisposition
    An inherited tendency that raises the likelihood of developing certain psychological disorders.
  • Cognitive Bias
    A mental tendency to focus on negative events or ruminate, contributing to vulnerability for disorders.
  • Adverse Childhood Experiences
    Early life events, such as abuse or neglect, that increase risk for later psychological difficulties.
  • Biopsychosocial Model
    A holistic approach integrating biological, psychological, and social factors to explain psychological disorders.
  • Biological Factors
    Physical or genetic influences, such as hormone levels or brain development, affecting mental health.
  • Psychological Factors
    Internal processes like cognition, emotion, and memory that shape vulnerability to disorders.
  • Social Factors
    Environmental and cultural influences, including stressors and support systems, impacting mental health.
  • Pharmacological Therapy
    Treatment involving medication to address biological aspects of psychological disorders.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
    A structured intervention targeting thought patterns to reduce symptoms of psychological disorders.
  • Community Support
    Assistance from social groups or networks, such as grief groups, aiding recovery from psychological distress.
  • Symptom Manifestation
    The observable emergence of psychological disorder signs when vulnerabilities and stressors combine.
  • Treatment Modalities
    Various approaches, including medication, therapy, and support, tailored to individual disorder causes.