<p>In this episode, we dive into psychological disorders, a crucial topic for the Psych/Soc section of the MCAT. We’ll start by defining what a psychological disorder is, highlighting key concepts like significant stress and deviant behavior, and discussing how they’re classified using the DSM-5.</p> <p>You'll learn about various categories of disorders, including anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorders, trauma and stressor-related disorders, and more. We’ll explore the biopsychosocial and biomedical approaches to understanding these conditions, providing insight into the biological, psychological, and social factors that contribute to mental health issues.</p> <p>By the end of this episode, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the different types of psychological disorders and how they are categorized and treated, helping you tackle related questions on the MCAT.</p> <p>Visit <a href="https://www.medschoolcoach.com/mcat-tutoring" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MedSchoolCoach.com</a> for more help with the MCAT.<br /> <br /> Jump into the conversation:</p> <p>(00:00) Intro: Med School Coach promotion and podcast introduction</p> <p>(01:03) Overview of Psychological Disorders: Episode topics and structure</p> <p>(02:13) Defining Psychological Disorders: Significant stress and deviant behavior</p> <p>(05:29) Biopsychosocial vs. Biomedical Approaches: Holistic vs. traditional perspectives</p> <p>(09:18) DSM-5 Classification of Psychological Disorders: Overview of main categories</p> <p>(10:37) Anxiety Disorders: Fear and anxiety beyond normal levels</p> <p>(16:43) Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: Obsessions and compulsions explained</p> <p>(18:20) Trauma and Stressor-Related Disorders: PTSD and related disorders</p> <p>(19:19) Somatic Symptom Disorders: Physical symptoms causing mental distress</p> <p>(22:01) Bipolar and Related Disorders: Mood swings and differentiating Bipolar I and II</p>