disorders Flashcards
(6 cards)
1
Q
psychosis
A
mental illness, impaired functioning, distorted thinking, hallucinations
2
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neurosis
A
mild mental illness, stress but no loss of contact with reality, anxiety
3
Q
psychopath
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violent, cold-hearted, manipulative, lacks empathy (not in DSM)
4
Q
sociopath
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act without thinking, impulsive, lacks empathy
5
Q
insane
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state of mind that prevents normal behavior (not a medical term)
6
Q
alzheimer’s
A
lack of acetylcholine