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Psychology
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12/09/2009

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autism
Definition
impairment in communication/ social skills
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aspergers
Definition
higher level communication, social impairment
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ADHD
Definition
inattention, impulsive, hyperactive; 5% of kids, more males, genetic; treated with drugs and intervention
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conduct disorder
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violate social norms, aggression, cruelty
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tourette's
Definition
motor or vocal tics
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generalized anxiety disorder
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constant worry, restlessness, irritable, bad attention
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PTSD
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result of traumatic activity
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Panic disorder
Definition
recurring attack of intense fear, trembling, shaking, dizziness, heart palpitations
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fear and phobia
Definition
exaggerated fear of situation
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social phobia
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fear of being observed by others
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agoraphobia
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fear of being alone in public place
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batophobia (EC***)
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fear of being close to tall buildings
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compulsion
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repetitive behavior people feel they have no control over
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compulsive hoarding disorder
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dont throw anything away; collect useless stuff
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depression
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unhappy, lethargic, inactivity, genetic, slower motor reactions, cognitive distortions, immune decreases
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mania
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high energy, faulty thinking, impulsive, outbursts of anger
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bi-polar
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cycle through depression, and mania; respond to lithium, high suicide rate
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paranoid
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suspicious, argumentative, no trust, look for trickery
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schizoid
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loner, few friends/family relationships, dont care about praise/criticism
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schizotypal
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looks schizophrenic, bizarre behavior, unusual words
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antisocial
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like to break rules/laws, deceitful, no remorse, CON MAN
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borderline
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manipulative, unstable relationships, all good/bad, avoid abandonment, sexually promiscuous
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histrionic
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dramatic, everything trauma, seductive, not genuine
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narcissistic
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sense of privilege, superiority, lack empathy
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OCD
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perfectionist, detail oriented, rules essential, serious and formal, enjoy work
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avoident
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sensitive to rejection so socially withdrawn
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schizophrenia
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distorted perceptions of reality, inability to function; onset 18-25, delusions, emotional flatness
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dissociative
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conscious behavior and identity split
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amnesia
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unable to remember personal information
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fugue state
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no concept of self
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dissociative identity disorder
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multiple personality
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