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Quiz #3
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Psychology
Undergraduate 2
11/17/2009

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Term
Most common disorder?
Definition
drug disorder
Term
Depression
Definition

-extreme sadness

-tiredness/fatigue

-lose interest in usual activities

-hard times making decisions and staying focused

Term
bipolar disorder/manic depressive
Definition

-each mood stage can last a few days to a few months

-easily distracted

-excessively talkative

Term
Suicide
Definition
more women attempt suicide than men; but more men succeed at it.
Term
Phobias
Definition
extreme fears (often irrational)
Term
social phobia
Definition
fears connected with social situations or performing in public
Term
agoraphobia
Definition
fear of going out into a public place
Term
panic disorder
Definition
extreme moments of panic; alot of physical symptoms as well
Term
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Definition
Neurotic; constantly worried, inability to relax, rapid heart beat, fear of the future.
Term
OCD
Definition
obsessive compulsive disorder
Term
obsessions
Definition
thoughts, cognitive, frightening and persistant
Term
compulsions
Definition
behaviors, abnormal ritualistic behaviors
Term
PTSD
Definition
post traumatic stress disorder
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