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PSY2012
Module 42
6
Psychology
Undergraduate 1
08/04/2011

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Term
Depression
Definition
A disorder characterized by feelings of worthlessness, low self-esteem, sadness, and despair.
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Learned Helplessness
Definition
The conditioned belief that one cannot control major life events.
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Depressive Explanatory Style
Definition
People attribute negative external events to factors that are internal rather than external, global rather than specific, and stable rather than unstable.
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Bipolar Disorder
Definition
Involves wild fluctuations between two extremes: mania (an overactive euphoric state) and depression (an apathetic and hopeless state).
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Delusions
Definition
False beliefs.
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Hallucinations
Definition
Sensory experiences without actual stimulation.
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