Symptoms
Random and disconnected delusions and hallucinations, cognitive slippage, and mimicking the speech of others are symptoms of what disorder?
What is disorganized schizophrenia?
Which type of brain disorder is often linked to a chemical imbalance in neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine?
What is Depression?
This phobia is characterized by an intense fear of spiders.
What is Arachnophobia?
This mood disorder can cause individuals to experience excessive and often unrealistic feelings of euphoria, along with impulsive behaviors.
What is Mania?
Individuals with this disorder often have a pattern of unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, along with impulsive behavior.
What is borderline personality disorder (BPD)?
Delusions or auditory hallucinations relating to delusions of grandeur, persecution, or jealousy are symptoms of what psychological disorder?
What is paranoid schizophrenia?
Genetic predisposition and environmental factors, including stress and trauma, are believed to contribute to the development of what disorder?
What is Schizophrenia?
This phobia involves an extreme fear of heights, often leading to avoidance of high places.
What is Acrophobia?
This mood disorder is characterized by periods of depressive symptoms lasting at least two weeks.
What is Major Depressive Disorder?
Characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
What is Avoidant Personality Disorder?
These symptoms include experiencing auditory or visual sensations that are not present, often associated with schizophrenia.
What are Hallucinations?
What disorder's onset can be triggered by prolonged exposure to stress hormones, leading to dysregulation of the body's stress response system?
What is PTSD?
Individuals with this phobia experience intense fear of being in confined spaces, such as elevators or small rooms.
What is Claustrophobia?
This condition involves alternating episodes of depression and mania or hypomania.
What is Bipolar Disorder?
This disorder is characterized by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others, often interpreting their motives as malevolent.
What is Paranoid Personality Disorder?
Sudden episodes of overwhelming fear accompanied by physical symptoms like heart palpitations and shortness of breath are symptoms associated with what psychological disorder?
What are panic attacks?
Which anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry is caused by the combination of genetic factors and an imbalance of brain chemicals?
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?
This phobia involves an intense fear of flying, often resulting in significant distress and avoidance of air travel.
What is Aerophobia?
This class of medications is commonly prescribed to help regulate mood in individuals with depression and anxiety disorders.
What are Antidepressants?
This term refers to a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others, often marked by criminal behavior, impulsivity, and lack of empathy.
What is Antisocial Personality Disorder?
Characterized by extreme mood swings, ranging from manic episodes to depressive episodes, significantly impacting daily functioning are symptoms of what psychological disorder?
What is bipolar disorder?
Early childhood trauma or neglect is a significant risk factor for developing this disorder, characterized by emotional dysregulation and interpersonal difficulties.
What is Borderline Personality Disorder?
Characterized by an extreme fear of public speaking, this phobia can severely affect social interactions and job performance.
What is Glossophobia?
This stress hormone is correlated with depression.
What is cortisol?
This infamous criminal, diagnosed with Antisocial Personality Disorder, was known for his charm and manipulation.
Who is Ted Bundy?