Section 16-4 Flashcards
1
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Delusions
A
False beliefs that a person maintains in the face of contrary evidence
2
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Hallucinations
A
Perceptions that have no direct external cause
3
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Major depressive disorder
A
Severe form of lowered mood in which a person experiences feelings of worthlessness and diminished pleasure or interest in many activities
4
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Bipolar disorder
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Disorder in which an individual alternates between feelings of mania (euphoria) and depression
5
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Schizophrenia
A
A group of disorders characterized by confused and disconnected thoughts, emotion, and perceptions
