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14 Cards in this Set
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Science that studies the functions of the mind, the behavior of an organism in relation to its environment.
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Psychology
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Medical science and speciality that deals with the origins, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of mental and emotional disorders and problems of personal adjustment.
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Psychiatry
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Perceptions that occur in the absence of a stimulus.
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Hallucinations
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False perceptual experience occurring in response to a stimulus
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Illusions
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False idea or belief not based on reality. Often associated with hallucinations. Cannot be altered by reason or logical argument.
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Delusions
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Extreme distractability, rapid thought process. Thought process and verbalizations difficult to follow.
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Flight of Ideas
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Fabricated words to express confused thoughts.
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Neologism
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Use of unconnected words having no meaning. Often includes neologisms.
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Word Salad
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Involuntary, automatic repetition of words spoken by others.
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Echolalia
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Involuntary, automatic repetition of motions of others.
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Echopraxia
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Overpowering, recurrent preoccupation
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Obsession
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Involuntary repetition of behavior to lower anxiety
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Compulsion
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Emotional tone of one's reaction to environment.
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Affect
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Disproportionate, persistent fear of a specific situation, object or activity.
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Phobia
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