Abnormal Psychology
A persistent, excessive, unrealistic fear of an object, person, animal, activity or situation. It is a type of anxiety disorder.
What is a phobia?
Just before Mt. Everest was discovered, this was the highest mountain in the world.
What is Mt. Everest? 😉
The U.S. Hockey Team wins Olympic Gold; Lin-Manuel Miranda is born.
What is 1980?
Nicki Minaj & this orange-haired singer are on the Barbie soundtrack with "Barbie World."
Who is Ice Spice?
This 7-letter adjective means both dehydrated & too eager for approval.
What is “thirsty”?
In psychology, SAD stands for __________________.
What is seasonal affective disorder?
If a British farmer has 22 sheep & all but 9 die in a tragic shearing incident, this is how many he has left.
What is 9 sheep? 😉
Jeff Probst welcomes the first tribes on "Survivor"; Metallica sues Napster.
What is 2000?
In 2021 she became the youngest artist to debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100 with her song “drivers license”.
Who is Olivia Rodrigo?
This shortened word precedes "check" in a term used on social media for reviewing one's attire before hitting the town.
What is “fit”/“fit-check”?
This is the go to resource written and endorsed by the APA for identifying mental disorders in the United States.
What is the DSM-V?
It's the 11-letter word that all Canadians pronounce incorrectly.
What is incorrectly? 😉
Nat King Cole hits No. 1 with "Mona Lisa"; NATO turns 1 year old.
What is 1950?
Before she was an independent woman, Beyonce was part of this group that hit with, "Independent Women Part I”.
What is Destiny’s Child?
This killer word means to be extremely impressive, stylish, or successful.
What is “slay”?
People 18 to 25 are vulnerable to mental illnesses like this, a term used in place of "manic depression" to describe those whose moods cycle between extremes.
What is bipolar disorder?
If you enter a room with a matchbook & there's a candle, oil lamp, & heater, this is what you light first.
What is the match? 😉
The Beatles call it quits; the Apollo 13 crew makes it safely back to Earth.
What is 1970?
She's named in honor of her grandfather William; the rest of her name is Pirate Baird O'Connell.
Who is Billie Eilish?
Oxford's word of the year for 2023, it's the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner.
What is “rizz”?
Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters: A, B, and C. Cluster B disorders are marked by inappropriate, volatile emotionality and often unpredictable behavior. (Name at least 2 of them.)
antisocial personality disorder / borderline personality disorder / histrionic personality disorder / narcissistic personality disorder
It's the main reason in Wyoming why a man can't marry his widow's sister.
What is because he is dead? 😉
Babe Ruth goes to the Yankees; the 19th Amendment is ratified giving women the right to vote.
What is 1920?
This artist sorts her songs based on the pens used to write them. Fountain, quill, or glitter gel; "You Need to Calm Down" is glitter gel.
Who is Taylor Swift?
Showing your significant other's hands (but no face) on your Instagram is known as this 2-word term, like a preview for a new product.
What is a “soft launch”?