Abnormal Psychology Final

A review for the abnormal psychology final. From Abnormal Psychology Fourth Ed by Nolen-Hoeksema.

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Cards In This Set

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Autism
Deficits in social interaction, communication, activities and interests.
Savants
Austistic people with speical talents.
Rett's Disorder
Apparently normal development in first 5 months then loss of social and motor skills.
Chilhood Disintegrative Disorder
Normal development for first two years, then loss of skills.
Asperger's Disorder
No deficit in language skills, but in social skills.
Pervasive developmental disorder etiologies and treatments
Etiologies: refriderator mothers, deficits in theory of mind, genetics Treatments: Drug therpay (SSRIS), Psychosocial therapy (Behavioral techinques)
Sexual Dysfunction
Set of disorders in which a person has a difficult time engaging in and enjoying sexual relationships 4 types
Sexual Desire Disorders: Hypoactive sexual desire disorder and Sexual adversion disorder
When a person has a lack of sexual desire
Sexual Arousal Disorders: Females sexual arousal disorder and Male erectile disorder
WShen a person does not experience physical change in arousal during sexual acts. Women: cannot maintain lubrication MEN: erectile dysfunction.
Sexual Pain Disorder: Dyspereunia and Vaginismus
When a person experiences sexual pain. D: genital pain V: involuntary contraction of vaginal muscles.
Paraphilias
Atypical sexual behaviors
Voyeurism
Watching another undress, bath, engage in sex, be naked. "Peeping Tom"
Exhibitionism
Exposing genitals to unassuming individuals "Flashers"
Frotteurism
Rubbing genitals against or fondling body part of a non consenting person
Pedophilia
Sexual activities with young children.