disorders Flashcards

(6 cards)

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psychosis

A

mental illness, impaired functioning, distorted thinking, hallucinations

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neurosis

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mild mental illness, stress but no loss of contact with reality, anxiety

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3
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psychopath

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violent, cold-hearted, manipulative, lacks empathy (not in DSM)

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4
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sociopath

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act without thinking, impulsive, lacks empathy

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5
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insane

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state of mind that prevents normal behavior (not a medical term)

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6
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alzheimer’s

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lack of acetylcholine

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