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A mental disorder characterized by unwanted thoughts and repetitive, ritualistic behavior. |
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Definition
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder |
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Three characteristics of clinical depression |
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Definition
1. fatigue
2. feelings of sadness
3. loss of interest
4. lack of energy
5. gain or lose weight
6. sleep all the time or insomnia |
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| What is the main neurotransmitter involved with depression? |
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Definition
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| What types of medication are used to aleviate the symptoms of depression? |
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Definition
anti-depressants
ssri uptake drugs |
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What are the two states experienced by someone with
Bi-Polar disorder |
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Definition
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| What are two characteristics of someone in a manic state? |
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Definition
1. extreme irritability
2. racing thoughts
3. distracted
4. talkative
5. no sleep
6. delusions of grandeur
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What are the two states of bi-polar disorder |
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Definition
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| What drug (salt) is the main treatment for the manic state of bi-polar disorder? |
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Definition
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| What are two symptoms of someone who is phobic? |
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Definition
1. uncontrollable anxiety when exposed to the fear
2. sweating, rapid heartbeat, difficulty breathing
3. a compelling desire to avoid what is feared
4. impaired ability to do normal tasks because of fear |
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Term
| This is a type of therapy where you gradually expose a person to the thing or situation they fear. |
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Definition
| Behavior or Exposure Therapy |
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Term
| What are three characteristics of Schizophrenia? |
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Definition
1. auditory hallucinations
2. difficultly thinking and making decisions
3. disorganized speech
4. inappropriate emotions
5. paranoia
6. think God or the devil is talking to them |
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What are two causes of Schizophrenia? |
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Definition
1. too much dopamine
2. brain development disruption that occurs during development or at birth.
3. father over 50
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Term
| When does the onset of Schizophrenia usually begin? |
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Definition
Adolescence or early adulthood |
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Term
| This type of disorder occurs when someone experiences disturbing outside events that are usually life threatening and out of the ordinary. |
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Definition
| Post-traumatic Stress Disorder |
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Term
| What are three symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder? |
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Definition
1. insomnia
2. withdrawal
3. nightmares
4. flashbacks
5. anger
6. guilt
7. difficulty concentrating or focusing |
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| Why are drugs rarely used as a treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder? |
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Definition
Many people with PTSD are already self medicating with alcohol or drugs. |
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| What are two things that could cause Post-traumatic Stress disorder? |
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Definition
1. assault
2. rape
3. natural disaster
4. man-made disaster
5. physical injury
6. death of someone you know
7. war |
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Term
| What is the main symptom of someone with Multiple personality disorder? |
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Definition
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What is the main cause of Multiple personality disorder? |
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Definition
| sadistic abuse (usually sexual) or a child by someone they love or trust. |
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Term
How is multiple personality disorder cured? |
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Definition
All the personalities have to be integrated back into one.
The person must remember all of the trauma they have experienced. |
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Term
| What are the two parts to Bulimia? |
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Definition
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Term
| Lack of which neurotransmitter is associated with Bulemia? |
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Definition
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| What are two symptoms of Bulemia? |
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Definition
1. eating a large # of calories at one setting
2. vomiting, using laxatives to purge
3. tooth decay
4. electrolite imbalances
5. throat problems
6. frequent trips to the bathroom after eating |
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Term
A symptom of this disorder is falling to below 15% of normal body weight. |
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Definition
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Definition
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| What three behaviors in a child are an indication that that child might suffer from anti-social behavior. |
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Definition
1. fascination with fire
2. bed wetting
3. cruelty to animals |
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Term
What are three characteristics of anti-social personality disorder? |
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Definition
1. glib (good at talking)
2. manipulative
3. shallow emotions
4. no remorse for behavior
5. lying, deceitful
6. unable to take criticism
7. agressive |
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