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Psychological Disorders Flashcards

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distressing,persistent, anxiety, or maladaptive behaviors that reduce anxiety

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Anxiety disorders

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an anxiety disorder in which a person is continually tense, fearful

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generalized anxiety disorder

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unpredictable minutes-long episodes of intense dread in which a person may experience terror and accompanying chest pain or choking

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Panic disorder

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fear of an object activity or situation

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phobia

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unwanted repetitive thoughts, actions, or both

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OCD

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haunting memories, nightmares, social withdrawal, jumpy anxiety

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PTSD

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