Behavioral Disorders
Characterized by an overwhelming terror and often a feeling of depersonalization and derealization, this disorder often gets confused with agoraphobia
What is Panic Disorder
Described as a noninvasive psychological technique or procedure designed to improve a person's adjustment to life.
What is Psychotherapy
Characterized by an intense fear of being in places or situations in which one cannot escape, this disorder affects approximately 10% of the general population.
What is Agoraphobia
A form of psychoactive drug that increases the arousal and activation of the central nervous system, common drugs prescribed are Amphetamine, Methylphenidate, Adderall, and Ritalin.
What is a Stimulant
The symptoms of this disorder are irrational fears associated with locations such as stores, theaters, and trains, usually involving additional panic attacks
What is Agoraphobia
Characterized by multiple and recurrent physical symptoms that do not have a physical cause, symptoms may be vague, such as headaches and heart palpitations
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder
A technique used by psychoanalysts in which an individual has the unwillingness to describe freely some aspects of his or her life
What is Resistance
Characterized by persistent, unwanted thoughts usually followed by irresistible repeated behavioral actions, this disorder affects approximately 1-2% of the US population
What is Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
An invasive procedure in which an electrode is implanted deep in the brain and an electrical current is applied, often used to treat Parkinson's disease
What is Deep Brain Stimulation
Individuals with this disorder may display symptoms such as difficulty meeting new people, difficulty interacting with coworkers, and repel from social engagements.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder
Characterized by inattention, lack of impulse control, and hyperactivity this neurodevelopmental disorder affects 9% of the population and occurs more frequently in males.
What is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
A behavioral therapy that uses the Pavlovian conditioning technique that pairs the slow systematic exposure of an individual to anxiety-inducing situations with relaxation training.
What is Systematic desensitization
Characterized by a chronic state of anxiety or general worries for a minimum of six months in addition to irritability and sleep disturbances, this disorder affects approximately 6% of the US population
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Classification of drugs that are used to stabilize mood swings, common medications are Lithium and Abilify.
What are Antimanic drugs
The symptoms of this disorder include difficulty concentrating, inattention to multiple stimuli, disorganized thoughts, and hyperactive behavior
What is Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Characterized by an irrational fear of specific situations or objects this disorder often makes those afflicted avoid certain stimuli
What is Specific Phobia
A particular therapeutic approach that involves focusing on restructuring irrational thinking patterns, such as the tendency to use negative self-labels
What is Cognitive restructuring therapy
Characterized by persistent, irrational fears of performance or eating in public or in front of an audience, this disorder is often more manageable with experience.
What is Social Anxiety Disorder
A classification of psychoactive drugs that include tricyclics, MAOIs, SNRIs, and SSRIs. The common medications are Bupropin, Wellbutrin, and Prozac.
What are Antidepressants
The symptoms of this disorder may include irrational fear of snakes, or spiders, or clowns
What is Specific Phobia
Characterized by constantly reliving an event that can cause an individual to have a numbing response or increased arousal to said event, this disorder affects approximately 3.5% of the US population
What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
A technique used by psychoanalysts in which patients relax and say whatever comes to their minds.
What is Free association
Characterized by the excessive fear of succumbing to a serious illness and or terminal diseases. Individuals in this category used to be called hypochondriacs
What is Illness Anxiety Disorder
A super invasive surgical procedure that severs the nerve tracts connecting the prefrontal cortex and lower brain areas.
What is a lobotomy
The symptoms of this disorder include hallucinations, delusions, disorganized behavior, and disturbances in emotional expression
What is Schizophrenia
Characterized by a state at which a person experiences a separation in personality, sometimes on multiple occasions but not due to disease or injury. This personality disorder does occur more frequently in females.
What is Dissociative Identity Disorder
A form of behavioral therapy that slowly rewards those displaying good behavior over time, eventually being allowed to cash in these rewards for reinforcers that will increase their good behavior.
What is Token economies
Characterized by a persistent feeling of intense sadness, worthlessness, and thoughts of suicide, this disorder is diagnosed in approximately 10-25% of Females compared to 5-12% of males
What is Major Depressive Disorder
Classification of drugs that are mainly used to treat schizophrenia, includes medications such as Haloperidol and Clozapine.
What are Antipsychotics
The symptoms of this disorder may include chest and back pain, persistent headaches, increased heart palpitations, and difficulty breathing.
What is Somatic Symptom Disorder
Characterized by extreme mood swings from immobilizing depression to euphoria, this disorder occurs in 0.4-1.6% of the population
What is Bipolar Disorder
A technique/process used in psychoanalysis in which a patient begins to relate to the therapist in the same way as they do to important people in their life (such as a parent). Often followed by more intimate feelings
What is Transference
Characterized by loss of contact with reality, disruptions in thoughts and perceptions, mood fluctuations. This disorder occurs in 1% of the US population.
What is Schizophrenia
Classification of drugs used to calm/depress the central nervous system and are used to promote sleep in some individuals, common medications are Valium and Xanax
What are Anxiolytics
The symptoms of this disorder include fatigue, irritability, difficulty with concentration and sleep.
What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder