Chapter 4

Question 1

physiological needs

Answer 1

needs that relate to the processes and activities that keep living things alive.

Question 2

psychosocial needs

Answer 2

needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality.

Question 3

holistic care

Answer 3

a type of care that involves caring for the whole person psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

Question 4

cognitive

Answer 4

related to thinking and learning.

Question 5

menopause

Answer 5

the end of menstruation; occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period or 12 months

Question 6

developmental disabilities

Answer 6

disabilities that are present at birth or emerge during childhood, up to age 22, that restrict physical and/or mental ability.

Question 7

mental health

Answer 7

the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.

Question 8

mental health disorder

Answer 8

a disorder that affects a person’s ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms.

Question 9

anxiety

Answer 9

uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition

Question 10

generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)

Answer 10

an anxiety disorder that is characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when there is no reason for concern.

Question 11

panic disorder

Answer 11

an anxiety disorder characterized by a person having regular panic attacks or living with chronic anxiety about having another attack

Question 12

social anxiety disorder

Answer 12

an anxiety disorder in which a person has intense anxiety and extreme discomfort in social situations.

Question 13

phobia

Answer 13

an intense, irrational fear of or anxiety about an object, place, or situation.

Question 14

obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)

Answer 14

a mental health disorder characterized by recurring intrusive behavior or thoughts that cause anxiety or stress.

Question 15

posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Answer 15

a disorder caused by experiencing or witnessing a traumatic experience or series of events.

Question 16

major depressive disorder/depression

Answer 16

a type of depressive disorder that causes pain, fatigue, apathy, sadness, irritability, anxiety, sleeplessness, and loss of appetite, as well as other symptoms; also called clinical depression.

Question 17

bipolar disorder

Answer 17

a type of mental health disorder that causes a person to swing from periods of deep depression (a depressive episode) to periods of extreme activity (a manic episode).

Question 18

schizophrenia

Answer 18

a type of psychotic disorder that causes problems with thinking, communication, and the ability to manage emotions, make decisions, and understand reality.

Question 19

hallucination

Answer 19

a false or distorted sensory perception.

Question 20

delusion

Answer 20

a persistent false belief.

Question 21

psychotherapy

Answer 21

a method of treating mental health disorders that involves talking about one’s problems with a mental health professional.

Question 22

cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)

Answer 22

a type of psychotherapy that is often used to treat anxiety disorders and depression and focuses on skills and solutions that a person can use to modify negative thinking and behavior patterns

Question 23

substance use disorder (SUD)

Answer 23

the repeated or uncontrolled use of legal or illegal substances in a way that is harmful to oneself or others.

Question 24

chemical dependency

Answer 24

a disease related to substance use in which a person needs greater amounts of a drug to get the same effect and has symptoms when the drug is stopped (withdrawal).