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A generalized state of apprehension or foreboding (feeling of dread)
Anxiety
When a person experiences weeks of depressed mood and feelings of worthlessness
Major Depressive Disorder
Psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behaviors or pattern that impair social functioning
Group B disorders
A chronic relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive substance seeking despite harmful consequences
Addiction
A structured interaction, usually verbal, between a trained professional and an in need patient
Psychological therapy
James is extremely shy and is so easily embarrassed when he is with other people that he often misses his college classes just to avoid social interactions. James appears to suffer from
Social Anxiety
Disturbances lies in only one direction
Unipolar
This ancient Greek mythological figure, whose name is associated with a personality disorder characterized by extreme self-absorption, fell in love with his own reflection.
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
A developed brain chemistry over time that offsets a drugs potency
Tolerance
A form of therapy that uses various techniques from different perspectives to create a cohesive session
Eclectic therapy
What term describes the unwanted repetitive thoughts experienced by individuals with OCD, often revolving around themes such as cleanliness, germs, or symmetry?
Obsession
What therapy did Aaron Beck develop?
Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Individuals diagnosed with this disorder often struggle with unstable self image, identity, mood, and relationship’s
Borderline personality disorder
Symptoms that are caused by an attempt to stop use of a drug such as discomfort, nausea, and hang overs
Withdrawl
therapy that uses classical conditioning to desensitize a patient from negative emotions
Behavioral therapy (Watson, jones)
What is a condition where you experience some symptoms of PTSD along with some additional symptoms such as difficulty controlling your emotions. Feeling very angry or distrustful towards the world
complex PTSD
Julian Rotter developed the concept of….
Locus of Control
From the time he was a young child, Scott has had no problem lying to authority figures. As an adult he considers himself good with the ladies. He has little remorse for his maladaptive behavior. Scott would most likely be diagnosed with:
Antisocial
A consequence of prolonged drug use that results in disruptions in work, school, and socialization
diminished social functioning
A type of conditioning that associates a pleasant relaxed state with gradually increasing anxiety triggering stimuli
Systematic desensitization
What part of the brain is most active when someone has an anxiety disorder?
The Amygdala
A type of neurotransmitter used to disrupt in bipolar disorder
Norepinephrine
These individuals, often labeled as "drama queens" or "kings," go to great lengths to gain praise and acceptance, resorting to exaggerated displays of emotion and attention-seeking behavior.
Histrionic
Name 5 substances from the DSM-5 a person can be addicted to
Alcohol, caffeine, cannabis, hallucinations, stimulant, anxiolytics, hypnotics, sedatives, opioids, inhalents
Rational emotive behavioral Therapy that makes a client first express an emotion then confront it
Cognitive therapy (Ellis)