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Exam 2
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
10/11/2012

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Axiety
Definition
A FUTURE-Oriented mood state, charatcherized by apprehension because we can't predict or control upcoming events
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Fear
Definition
an immediate emotional reaction to current danger characterized by strong escapist action tendencies and often a surge in the sympathetic branch of the ANS
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Panic
Definition
an ABRUPT experience of INTENSE FEAR or discomfort along with physical symptoms (increased heartrate, shortness of breath, dizziness)
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Panic Control
Definition
Exposes patients to the cluster of interoceptive sensations (experiences that onset panic)
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Interoceptive avoidance
Definition
Avoidance of internal physical sensations because they are associated with the physiological arousal of a panic attack
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obsessions
Definition
Intrusive and mostly nonsensical thoughts, images, or urges that the individual tries to resist or eliminate
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compulsions
Definition
Thoughts or actions used to suppress the obsessions and provide relief.
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conversion disorder
Definition
Physical malfunctioning without any physical or organic pathology to account for the malfunction
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malingering
Definition
Faking a physical or psycho disorder to gain something
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body dysmorphic disorder
Definition
Normal looking person imagines a defect in their appearace
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disociative fugue
Definition
memory loss revolves around specific "TRIP", individuals take off and find themselves in new surroundings, not sure how they got there. ( THE ANIMAL MOVIE)
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fugue
Definition
"TRIP" "FLIGHT" memory loss revolves around specific "TRIP", individuals take off and find themselves in new surroundings, not sure how they got there. ( THE ANIMAL MOVIE)
Term
bulimia nervosa
Definition
Binge eating, then behavior to prevent weight gain
(PURGING-VOMITING, abuse of laxitives)
NON-PURGING- EXCESSIVE EXERCISE, FAST
(ANTI-WEIGHT GAIN)
Term
anorexia nervosa
Definition
Refusal to maintain normal body weight, fear of gaining weight due to disturbance in body image.
(WEIGHT LOSS)
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