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Medical Term. Ch12-Ch22, Vocab. & Abbv. > Ch22 Vocab. > Flashcards

Ch22 Vocab. Flashcards

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affect

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external expression of emotion, or emotional response

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amnesia

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loss of memory

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anorexia nervosa

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eating disorder with excessive dieting and refusal to maintain a normal body weight

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anxiety disorders

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characterized by unpleasant tension, distress, and avoidance behaviours;

examples are panic disorders, phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder

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apathy

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absence of emotions;

lack of interest or emotional involvement

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autism

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neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inhibited social interaction and communication and by restricted, repetitive behavior

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bipolar disorders

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these disorders are marked by alternating periods of mania and depression

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bipolar nervosa

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eating disorder with binge eating followed by vomiting, purging, and depression

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cannabis

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plant substance from which marijuana is obtained

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compulsion

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uncontrollable urge to perform an act repeatedly in an attempt to reduce anxiety

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conversion disorder

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condition marked by neurologic symptoms with no organic (physical) basis, appearing as a result of anxiety and unconscious inner conflict

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defense mechanism

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unconscious technique (coping mechanism) used to resolve or conceal conflicts and anxiety.

Protects the person against anxiety and stress;
examples are acting out, denial, and repression

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delirium

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acute episodes of confused thinking, disorientation, agitation, and fearfulness.

Usually a reversible impairment

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delusion

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fixed, false belief that cannot be changed by logical reasoning or evidence

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depressive disorders

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major psychiatric disorders with chronic sadness, loss of energy, hopelessness, worry, discouragement, and, commonly, suicidal impulses and thoughts

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ego

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central coordinating branch of the personality or mind

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fugue

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unconscious flight from customary surroundings; a sign of dissociative disorder

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hallucination

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false sensory perception (hearing voices and seeing things)

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id

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major unconscious part of the personality;

energy from instinctual drives and desires

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labile

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unstable;

undergoing rapid emotional change

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mania

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elevated expansive state (euphoria) with hyperactivity, talkativeness, and racing thought

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mutism

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no, or very little, ability to speak

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neurodevelopmental disorder

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group of childhood disorders characterized by delays in socialization and communication skills;

example is autism spectrum disorder

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obsession

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involuntary, persistent idea, urge or emotion

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obsessive-compulsive disorder
anxiety disorder in which recurrent thoughts and repetitive acts dominant behavior
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paranoia
overly suspicious system of thinking with fixed delusions of being harrassed, persecuted, or unfairly treated
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paraphilia
recurrent intense sexual urge, fantasy, or behavior marked by inflexibility and impairment of social functioning
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phobia
irrational or disabling fear (avoidance) of an object or situation
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post-traumatic stress disorder
anxiety-related symptoms appear after personal experience of a traumatic event
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projective (personality test)
diagnostic personality test using stimuli (inkblots, pictures, abstract patterns, incomplete sentences) to evoke responses that reflect aspects of an individual's personality
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psychiatrist
physician (MD degree) or osteopath (DO degree) with medical training in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disordersz
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psychologist
nonmedical professional (often with a PhD, PshD, or EdD degree) specializing in mental processes and how the brain functions in health and disease
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psychosis
marked by loss of contact with reality, often associated with delusions and hallucinations
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reality testing
psychological process that distinguishes fact from fantasy; severely impaired in psychosis
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repression
defense mechanism by which unacceptable thoughts, feelings, and impulses are automatically pushed into the unconscious, out of awareness
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schizophrenia spectrum disorders
group of chronic psychotic disorders that may include hallucinations, disorganized speech and behavior, flat affect, and lack of initiative
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sexual dysfunctions
disturbances in a person's ability to respond sexually or to experience sexual pleasure
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somatic symptom disorders
presence of physical symptoms (such as pain or fatigue) that cannot be explained by an actual physical disorder or mental condition
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substance-related and addictive disorders
group of disorders marked by regular overuse of or dependence on psyychoactive substances (alcohol, amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine, hallucinogens, opioids, and sedatives) that affect the central nervous system
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superego
internalized conscience and moral aspect of the personality
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amphetamines
central nervous system stimulants that may be used to treat attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder and depression
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atypical antipsychotics
drugs that treat psychotic symptoms and behavior (schizophrenia, or bipolar disease; second generation antipsychotics)
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benzodiazepines
drugs that lessen anxiety, tension, agitation, and panic attacks
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cognitive behavioural therapy
focuses on the connection between behavior and thoughts.
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electroconvulsive therapy
electrical current used to produce convulsions and loss of consciousness; effective in the treatment of major depression
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family therapy
treatment of an entire family to resolve and shed light on conflicts
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first generation antipsychotic drugs
early neuroleptic medications that reduce psychotic symptoms
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free association
psychoanalytic technique in which the patient verbalizes, without censorship, the passing contents of his or her mind
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group therapy
group of patients with similar problems gain insight into their personalities through discussion and interaction with each other
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hypnosis
induced trance (state of altered consciousness)
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insight-oriented therapy
face-to-face discussion of life problems and associated feelings. Patient tells his or her story and has the opportunity to connect emotional patterns in his or her life history with present concerns
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lithium
medication used to treat bipolar illness
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neuroleptic drug
any drug that favourably modifies psychotic symptoms; antipsychotic drug
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play therapy
treatment in which a child, through use of toys in a playroom setting, expresses conflicts and feelings that cannot be communicated verbally
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psychoanalysis
treatment that allows the patient to explore inner emotions and conflicts so as to understand and change current behavior
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psychodrama
group therapy in which a patient expresses feelings by acting out family and social roles with other patients
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psychopharmacology
treatment of psychiatric disorders with drugs
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sedatives
drugs that induce calmness, promotee sleep, and help lessen anxiety
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supportive psychotherapy
offering encouragement, support, and hope to patients facing difficult life transitions and events
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transference
psychoanalytic process in which the patient relates to the therapist as though the therapist were a prominent childhood figure
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tricyclic antidepressants
drugs used to treat severe depression

Medical Term. Ch12-Ch22, Vocab. & Abbv. (13 decks)

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