Module 7: Ch. 21 Flashcards
centr/o
center
agor/a
marketplace
cycl/o
circle, cycle
delus/o
to cheat
neur/o
nerve
path/o
disease
phren/o
mind
psych/o
mind
schiz/o
to divide
somat/o
body
thym/o
mind, emotion
psychiatry
the branch of medicine that deals with the study, diagnosis, and treatment of mental illness
psychiatrist
a person who specializes in psychiatry
psychotherapy
a method of treating mental disorders using psychological techniques instead of physical methods
psychoanalysts
psychiatrist with specialized training in psychoanalysis
psychoanalysis
a method of obtaining a detailed account of past and present mental and emotional experiences and repressions
psychology
the study of the mind
psychologist
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
intelligence quotient (IQ)
describes the mental health and intelligence of a person
drug therapy
the treatment of mental disorders using drugs
cognitive – behavioral therapy (CBT)
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
family therapy
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
group therapy
involves small groups of people with similar problems attending meetings together
play therapy
involves a child using toys, such as dolls and puppets, to express feelings, thoughts, fantasies, and conflicts
art therapy
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
hypnosis
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
electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
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
affect
in psychology, observable evidence of an individual’s emotional reaction associated with an experience
affective disorder
characterized by a disturbance of mood accompanied by a manic or depressive syndrome
agoraphobia
abnormal fear of being in public places; fear of leaving the safety of home; an anxiety syndrome and panic disorder
anorexia nervosa
complex psychological disorder in which the individual refuses to eat or has an abnormally limited eating patterns
anxiety
feeling of uneasiness, apprehension, worry, or dread
apathy
condition in which a person lacks feelings and emotions and is indifferent
apperception
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
attention – deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
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
autism
mental disorder in which the individual may be self-absorbed, and accessible, unable to relate to others, and has language disturbances
bipolar disorder
Brain disorder also known as manic – depressive illness that causes unusual shifts in a person’s mood, energy, and ability to function
compulsion
uncontrollable, recurrent, and distressing urge to perform an act in order to relieve fear connected with obsession
delirium
State of mental confusion marked by illusions, hallucinations, excitement, restlessness, delusions, and speech incoherence
delusion
characterized by a bizarre thoughts that have no basis in reality
dementia
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
depression
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
dissociation
defense mechanism in which a group of mental processes become separated from normal consciousness and, thus separated, function as a unitary whole
egocentric
pertaining to self-centered
fugue
dissociative disorder in which amnesia is accompanied by physical flight from customary surrroundings
