Define the Following Terms of Psychology of Depression Flashcards

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Dysfunction
Inability to function properly. Either physical or psychological.
Distress.
When a problem causes individual sadness or pain.
Impairment
Problem prevents an individual from doing what they want. Behavior is atypical based on the individual's circumstances and cultural background.
Disease
Collections of signs and symptoms, known cause.
Syndrome.
Collections of signs and symptoms, no known cause.
Signs
Observed by diagnostician.
Symptoms
Problems presented by client.
Epidemiology
Study of factors effecting health and illness of a population
Prevalence
Number of people effected at a certain time
Incidence
Number of new cases occurring
Etiology
Cause of a disorder
Onset
Beginning of a disorder
Course
Pattern of development and change
Comorbidty
Having more than one disorder at a time
Diagnosis
Process of determining whether a presenting problem meets a certain criteria.