Ch 21: Key Terms

Question 1

Addiction

Answer 1

Physical or psychological dependence on a substance

Question 2

Affect

Answer 2

Outward expression of emotions

Question 3

Bulimia

Answer 3

Eating disorder characterized by episodes of binge eating followed by activities to negate the calorie intake or purging

Question 4

Delirium Tremens

Answer 4

Termors of hands; mild seizures

Question 5

Circadian Rhythms

Answer 5

A normal 24-hour cycle of biological rhythms, including sleep, metabolism, and glandular secretions

Question 6

Delusions

Answer 6

False beliefs that are firmly adhered to although not shared by others

Question 7

Dependency

Answer 7

Psychological craving for a substance that may of may not be accompanied by physical need

Question 8

Intoxicated

Answer 8

Blood alcohol reaches 0.10% or more

Question 9

Mania

Answer 9

Extreme elation or agitation

Question 10

Tolerance

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Obsession

Answer 11

Repetition of a thought or an emotion

Question 12

Organic

Answer 12

Related to an organ or a physical component

Question 13

Dementia

Answer 13

Progressive deterioration of mental abilities

Question 14

Enuresis

Answer 14

Commonly called bedwetting

Question 15

Tic

Answer 15

Sudden, rapid muscle movement or vocalization

Question 16

Narcotics

Answer 16

Depressants used as analgesics or painkillers

Question 17

Psychosis

Answer 17

Disintegration of one’s personality and loss of contact with reality

Question 18

Schizophrenia

Answer 18

“Split mind,” a serious mental condition

Question 19

Grandiose

Answer 19

Inflated sense of self-worth

Question 20

Malingering

Answer 20

Fictitious display of symptoms in order to gain a reward

Question 21

What does OCD stand for?

Answer 21

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 22

What does PTSD stand for?

Answer 22

Post-traumatic stress disorder

Question 23

What does SAD stand for?

Answer 23

Seasonal affective disorder

Question 24

What does ADHD stand for?

Answer 24

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 25

What does AA stand for?

Answer 25

Alcoholics Anonymous

Question 26

What does DTs stand for?

Answer 26

Delirium tremens

Question 27

Narcolepsy

Answer 27

Daily uncontrollable attacks of sleep

Question 28

Affective Disorders

Answer 28

Disorders that involve emotions

Question 29

Mania

Answer 29

Extreme elation or agitation

Question 30

Withdrawal

Answer 30

The occurrence of unpleasant physical and psychological effects resulting from stopping the use of a substance after the individual is addicted

Question 31

Exhibitionism

Answer 31

When males expose their genitals to an unsuspecting female

Question 32

Pedophilia

Answer 32

A disorder where a person is sexually aroused by children

Question 33

Transvestite

Answer 33

A person who is aroused by cross-dressing

Question 34

Voyeurism

Answer 34

Arousal by secretly watching others undress or engage in sexual activity