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23 Cards in this Set
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What is abnormal?
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Unusual patterns of behavior, emotion and thought.
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True or False. In the past, homosexuality wasconsidered a mental disorder.
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True
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What is anxiety?
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Anxiety is emotional, behavioral, and physiological. It is a reasonable response to danger threat
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What is an anxiety disorder?
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A disorder characterized by constant, outof control worry |
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What is a Generalized Anxiety Disorder?
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General sense of anxiety that is not triggered by any specific situation.
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What are Social Phobias?
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Often concerned with social presentation or public embarrassment.
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What can Social Phobias lead to?
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Can lead to panic attacks in social situations.
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What is a specific phobia?
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Excessive fear of specific objects or situations.
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What is a panic disorder?
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Repeated, unexpected panic attacks.
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What is a panic attack?
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Intense, acute anxiety reactions.
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What are some physical symptoms of panic attacks?
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Pounding heart, shortness of breath, dizziness, fear of losing control, going crazy, or death
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What is an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
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A combination of Obsession and Compulsion.
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What is an obsession?
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Recurring thoughts or images that seem beyond the individual’s control
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What is a compulsive behavior?
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Repetitive or ritualistic behavior that the person feels compelled to perform
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What can a compulsive behavior be used to relieve?
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Compulsive behavior used to relieve anxiety caused by the obsession.
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What are 2 types of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder?
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Checkers and Cleaners
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What are checkers?
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Constantly check on things that may be of concern
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What are cleaners?
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Constantly cleaning, obsessed with germs
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What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
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Intense stress reaction that may persist for years after the initial trauma.
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What is Agoraphobia?
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The fear of having a panic attack in a place from which escape is impossible or embarrassing. People may remain confined in their homes.
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What is an Illness Anxiety Disorder?
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Fear that normal physical events are signs of serious underlying medical condition. Fears persist despite medical reassurance
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What are mood disorders?
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Disturbances in mood that are severe and prolonged. Any long term pattern of mood that causes serious distress or impairs an individual’s ability to function.
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What are 2 major types of mood disorders?
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Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder
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