Ch. 5 Vocab
The condition of feeling uneasy or worried about what may happen
What is anxiety?
A strong, irrational fear of something specific, such as heights or social situations
What is a phobia?
The uncontrollable urge to steal
What is kleptomania?
This group of disorders is more common in girls but can affect boys as well... They can lead to unhealthy weight loss, weight gain and even death
What are eating disorders?
This treatment process focuses on changing unwanted behaviors through rewards and reinforcements
What is behavior therapy?
Long lasting sadness that may produce additional symptoms like helplessness and hopelessness that do not go away over time
What is depression?
The disorder involves persistent thoughts, fears, or urges which lead to uncontrollable repetitive behaviors
What is obsessive-compulsive disorder?
People deliberately injure themselves
What is self-harm?
This group of disorders can cause people to experience extremes of emotion much more severe than the normal highs and lows of daily life
What are mood disorders?
This treatment method is designed to identify and correct distorted thinking patterns that can lead to feelings and behaviors that may be troublesome, self-defeating, or self-destructive
What is cognitive therapy?
A general lack of strong feeling, interest or concern about life
What is apathy?
Attacks of sudden, unexplained feelings of terror
What is panic-disorder?
Deliberately setting fires to feel pleasure or release tension
What is pyromania?
Children and teenagers with this disorder engage in destructive behaviors such as stealing, cruelty, lying, aggression, violence, truancy, arson, and vandalism
What is conduct disorder?
This treatment focuses on helping families function in more positive and constructive ways by exploring patterns in communication and providing support and education
What is family therapy?
A mark of shame or disapproval that results in an individual being shunned or rejected by others
What is stigma?
This condition often develops after a traumatic event... Symptoms include flashbacks, nightmares, emotional numbness, guilt, sleeplessness, and trouble concentrating
What is PTSD?
People continue gambling despite heavy losses, even if they feel the desire to stop
What is excessive or compulsive gambling?
Teenagers with one of this particular group of disorders are unable to regulate their emotions... They may feel distressed in social situations or behave in ways that are distressing to others
What are personality disorders?
This treatment involves treating a group of people who have similar problems and who meet regularly with a trained counselor
What is group therapy?
Feeling isolated and separated from everyone else
What is alienation?
A disorder characterized by excessive worry for no apparent reason
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
People uncontrollably spend money on items that they can't afford and don't need
What is compulsive shopping?
This is a mental disorder in which a person loses touch with reality... Symptoms include delusions, hallucinations, and thought disorders
What is schizophrenia?
This treatment involves the use of certain medications to treat or reduce the symptoms of a mental disorder
What is drug therapy?