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Psychological disorders 10th grade Psychology Class Abnormality topic The term psychological disorders is sometimes used to refer to what are more frequently known as mental disorders or psychiatric disorders. Mental disorders are patterns of behavioral or psychological symptoms that impact multiple areas of life. These disorders create distress for the person experiencing the symptoms Psychological Disorders They can affect your thinking, emotions, and behavior, often affecting your relationships and day-to-day functioning. These conditions may be temporary or lifelong. Distress vs Eustress the negative stress response, often involving negative affect and physiological reactivity: a type of stress that results from being overwhelmed by demands, losses, or perceived threats D the positive stress response, involving optimal levels of stimulation: a type of stress that results from challenging but attainable and enjoyable or worthwhile tasks (e.g., participating in an athletic event, giving a speech). E DSM-5 The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, (DSM-5) was the product of mor...