Module 7: Ch. 21

Question 0

centr/o

Answer 0

center

Question 1

agor/a

Answer 1

marketplace

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cycl/o

Answer 2

circle, cycle

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delus/o

Answer 3

to cheat

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neur/o

Answer 4

nerve

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path/o

Answer 5

disease

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phren/o

Answer 6

mind

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psych/o

Answer 7

mind

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schiz/o

Answer 8

to divide

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somat/o

Answer 9

body

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thym/o

Answer 10

mind, emotion

Question 11

psychiatry

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the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness

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psychiatrist

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a person who specializes in psychiatry

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psychotherapy

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a method of treating mental disorders using psychological techniques instead of physical methods

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psychoanalysts

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psychiatrist with specialized training in psychoanalysis

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psychoanalysis

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a method of obtaining a detailed account of past and present mental and emotional experiences and repressions

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psychology

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the study of the mind

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psychologist

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a person who is not a medical doctor but has a master’s degree or doctor of philosophy (PhD) degree in a specific field of psychology, such as clinical, experimental, or social

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intelligence quotient (IQ)

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describes the mental health and intelligence of a person

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drug therapy

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the treatment of mental disorders using drugs

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cognitive – behavioral therapy (CBT)

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the cognitive component helps people change thinking patterns that keep them from overcoming their fears and the behavioral component seeks to change people’s reactions to anxiety – provoking situations

Question 21

family therapy

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involves an entire family, the focus is on resolving and understanding conflicts and problems as a family situation, not just as an individual member’s problem

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group therapy

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involves small groups of people with similar problems attending meetings together

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play therapy

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involves a child using toys, such as dolls and puppets, to express feelings, thoughts, fantasies, and conflicts

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art therapy

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can be used to encourage a child to portray his/her feelings in drawings; when asked to draw the family or a picture of him/or herself, information about the child, the family, and their interactions can be revealed

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hypnosis

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state of altered consciousness, usually artificially induced, used in treating mental illness my lessening the mind’s unconscious defenses and allowing patients to be able to recall and even reexperience important childhood events that have long been forgotten or repressed

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electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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the use of an electric shock to produce convulsions; it is useful for individuals whose depression is severe or life-threatening, particularly for those who cannot take antidepressant medication

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affect

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in psychology, observable evidence of an individual’s emotional reaction associated with an experience

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affective disorder

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characterized by a disturbance of mood accompanied by a manic or depressive syndrome

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agoraphobia

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abnormal fear of being in public places; fear of leaving the safety of home; an anxiety syndrome and panic disorder

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anorexia nervosa

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complex psychological disorder in which the individual refuses to eat or has an abnormally limited eating patterns

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anxiety

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feeling of uneasiness, apprehension, worry, or dread

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apathy

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condition in which a person lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent

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apperception

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comprehension or assimilation of the meaning and significance of a particular sensory stimulus as modified by an individual’s own experiences, knowledge, thoughts, and emotions

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attention – deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

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one of the most commonly diagnosed behavioral disorders among children and adolescents, it often continues into adulthood; children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers

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autism

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mental disorder in which the individual may be self-absorbed, and accessible, unable to relate to others, and has language disturbances

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bipolar disorder

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Brain disorder also known as manic – depressive illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function

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compulsion

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uncontrollable, recurrent, and distressing urge to perform an act in order to relieve fear connected with obsession

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delirium

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State of mental confusion marked by illusions, hallucinations, excitement, restlessness, delusions, and speech incoherence

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delusion

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characterized by a bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality

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dementia

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problem in the brain that makes it difficult for a person to remember, learn, and communicate and eventually to take care of him or herself; can also affect a person’s mood and personality

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depression

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mental disorder marked by altered mood and loss of interest in things that are usually pleasurable such as food, sex, work, friends, hobbies, or entertainment

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dissociation

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defense mechanism in which a group of mental processes become separated from normal consciousness and, thus separated, function as a unitary whole

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egocentric

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pertaining to self-centered

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fugue

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dissociative disorder in which amnesia is accompanied by physical flight from customary surrroundings