Ch 21: Key Terms Flashcards
Mental Health Diseases and Disorders
Addiction
Physical or psychological dependence on a substance
Affect
Outward expression of emotions
Bulimia
Eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by activities to negate the calorie intake or purging
Delirium Tremens
Termors of hands; mild seizures
Circadian Rhythms
A normal 24-hour cycle of biological rhythms, including sleep, metabolism, and glandular secretions
Delusions
False beliefs that are firmly adhered to although not shared by others
Dependency
Psychological craving for a substance that may of may not be accompanied by physical need
Intoxicated
Blood alcohol reaches 0.10% or more
Mania
Extreme elation or agitation
Tolerance
Ability to endure larger amounts of substance without an adverse effect or the need for a larger amount or dose of the drug to have the same physical effect
Obsession
Repetition of a thought or an emotion
Organic
Related to an organ or a physical component
Dementia
Progressive deterioration of mental abilities
Enuresis
Commonly called bedwetting
Tic
Sudden, rapid muscle movement or vocalization
Narcotics
Depressants used as analgesics or painkillers
Psychosis
Disintegration of one’s personality and loss of contact with reality
Schizophrenia
“Split mind,” a serious mental condition
Grandiose
Inflated sense of self-worth
Malingering
Fictitious display of symptoms in order to gain a reward
What does OCD stand for?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
What does PTSD stand for?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
What does SAD stand for?
Seasonal affective disorder
What does ADHD stand for?
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder
