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a disorder in which following a traumatic event an individual suddenly cannot recall important personal information or the event |
dissociative amnesia |
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the technical name for somatoform disorders that involve a false pregnancy |
pseudocyesis |
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a disorder in which an individual fakes a physical illenss to get attention |
factitious disorder |
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a type of somatoform disorder in which individuals have symptoms that involve problems with motor or sensory functions |
conversion disorder |
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the term that was previously used for dissociative identity disorder |
multiple personality disorder |
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the process (sometimes called dissociation) by which individuals supposedly banish memories for consciousness and store them in the unconscious |
repression |
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the type of disorder in which individuals have physical symptoms for which there is not a physical cause |
somatoform disorder |
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a type of conversion disorder in which individuals have symptoms that specifically prevent them from practicing their professions |
craft palsies |
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the group of disorders in which individuals lose contact with important memories or parts of their personalities |
dissociative disorder |
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an early French neurologist who originally thought that somatoform disorders were the result of a weak nervous system but later concluded they were due to suggestion |
Charcot |
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the term for faking a disorder to avoid responsibilities or obtain financial gain |
malingering |
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a disorder characterized by complaints of numerous physical symptoms for which there are not physical causes |
somatization disorder |
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the disorder that was previously called multiple personality disorder |
dissociative identity disorder |
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a disorder often found in Asia in which individuals believe that the genitals are withdrawing into the body and that death will soon follow |
koro |
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disorders in which a psychological factor such as stress causes actual physical damage |
psychosomatic disorders |
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a disorder in which an individual flees from a stressful situation, is amnesic for that situation, and starts a new life |
dissociative fugue |
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a disorder in which an individual is preoccupied with an imagined or minor defect in his or her physical appearance |
body dysmorphic disorder |
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a somatoform disorder in which the symptom is pain for which there is not a physical cause |
pain disorder |
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a term used by Freud that implies that somatoform disorders are the result of sexual conflicts |
hysteria |
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another term for repression |
dissociation |
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the term for an epidemic of a suggested somatoform disorder |
mass psychogenic illness |
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a disorder that appears in India that involves depression, numerous physical complaints and the belief that the symptoms are due to a decline in a vital bodily fluid |
dhat |
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the disorder in which an individual misinterprets a minor symptom as a sign of a serious disease |
hypochondriasis |
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a disorder in which an individual feels as if he or she is detached from his or her body or mental processes |
depersonalization disorder |
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changes in the reporting of symptoms that occur when an individual is given a treatment that technically has no value but which the individual believes will cause changes in his or her symptoms |
placebo effect |
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a disorder in which an individual fakes a disorder in another person to gain attention |
factitious disorder by proxy |
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a neurotransmitter that activates the pleasure center |
dopamine |
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a substance found in dairy products and turkey that is converted into serotonin |
tryptophan |
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a neurotransmitter the level of which is increased with SSRIs |
serotonin |
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a structure in the brain that controls mood, appetite, sex, and sleep |
hypothalamus |
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a type of therapy that involves increasing the number of pleasant expericnces individuals have |
behavior activation |
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drugs that cause neurons to produce higher levels of neurotransmitters |
stimulants |
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a disorder characterized by mild but persistent depression |
dysthymic disorder |
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a temporary loss of memory following ETC |
retrograde amnesia |
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a psychological treatment for depression in which the focus is on changing incorrect negative beliefs |
cognitive-behavioral therapy |
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another term for SSRIs |
bicyclics |
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drugs that inhibit the breakdown of serotonin |
MAOIs |
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a treatment for depression other than ECT that involves electrical stimulation of the frontal lobes of the brain |
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation |
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a substance found in fish oil that aids synaptic transmission |
omega-3 |
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an area of the brain (not the hypothalamus or pleasure center) that controls mood |
left prefrontal area |
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a drug derived from a plant that can be used to treat some depressions |
St. John's Wort |
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depression that is misinterpreted as a physical disorder |
masked depression |
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drugs that reduce depressions in ways that are different from SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics, and stimulants |
atypical antidepressants |
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a disorder characterized by recurring serious depressions that disrupt an individual's life |
major depressive disorder |
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drugs that work by blocking the reuptake of serotonin |
SSRIs |
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a neurotransmitter other than serotonin that plays a role in the hypothalamus and is linked to depression |
norepinephrine |
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a disorder that involves depression and related symptoms that occur each month just prior to menstration |
premenstral dysphoric disorder |
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the technical term for a treatment for depression that involves administering powerful shocks to the brain |
electroconvulsive therapy |
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a depressive disorder that occurs in women shortly after they give birth |
post partum depression |
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a structure which when it has one or two short legs and is combined with stress can lead to depression |
serotonin transporter gene |
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a treatment that involves electrical stimulation of a nerve in the chest, which then carries the stimulation to the brain |
vagus nerve stimulation |
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a general term for drugs that reduce depression |
antidepressants |
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the first widely used type of antidepressants |
tricyclics |
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a nerve that provides a communication link between the brain and upper parts of the body |
vagus nerve |
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a term for excessive body movements, such as pacing, that sometimes accompany depression |
psychomotor agitation |
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a depressive disorder that is associated with decreasing levels of light |
seasonal affect disorder |
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structures in the brain where thinking occurs |
frontal lobes |
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a term used to describe the lack of physical movements that often accompanies depression |
psychomotor retardation |
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a structure in the brain that can elevate mood when activated by dopamine |
pleasure center |
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a substance that in combination with an MAOI can result in dangerously high blood pressure |
tyramine |
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a common term for a treatment that involves administering powerul shock to the brain |
shock therapy |
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ther process by which neurotransmitters are reabsorbed by presynaptic neurons |
reuptake |
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the regular administration of ECT which is used to prevent the return of depression |
maintenance ECT |
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a form of psychotherapy that is focused on helping patients develop solutions for the current problems that are causing stress |
interpersonal psychoterapy |
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empathy, support, and a belief that a treatment will work, all of which can lead to improvement |
non-specific therapy |
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symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions that sometimes accompany severe depressions |
psychotic features |
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drugs that are used to treat hallucinations and delusions |
antipsychotics |
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a disorder usually characterized by changes in mood between mania and depression |
bipolar disorder |
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a naturally occuring salt that is effective as a mood stabilizer |
lithium |
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a treatment for bipolar disorder that involves teaching individuals and their families about the causes and drug treatments for bipolar disorder |
psychoeducation |
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a mild form of bipolar disorder that involves periods of hypomania and depression |
bipolar II disorder |
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a type of bipolar disorder that is characterized by periods of mania and sometimes depression |
cyclothymic disorder |
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the term used to describe changes between mania and depression that occur at least four times within a period of a year |
rapid cycling |
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the label for depression that is associated with bipolar disorder |
bipolar depression |
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drugs that are used to limit fluctuations in mood, particularly mania |
antidepressants |
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the term for hallucinations and delusions |
psychotic symptoms |
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the label for depression that occurs in depressive disorders |
unipolar depression |
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drugs that were originally developed to treat epilepsy but which are also used as mood stabilizers |
anticonvulsants |
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the original term for bipolar disorder |
manic depressive illness |
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a period during which an individual with bipolar disorder appears to experience mania and depression at the same time |
mixed episode |
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an emotional state characterized by euphoria, elevated self esteem, a rapid flow of ideas, a heightened activity level and sometimes irritability |
mania |
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a treatment for bipolar and depressive disorders that involves using an electromagnetic to stimulate the brain |
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation |
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a low level of mania that lasts for at least four consecutive days |
hypomania |
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a treatment for bipolar disorder in which individuals learn to recognize and cope with the emotional experiences that might trigger a bipolar episode |
cognitive behavioral therapy |
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a structure in the brain that produces emotions, particularly irritability and rage |
amygdala |
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a type of bipolar disorder that involves periods of hypomania and majoy depression |
bipolar I disorder |
