Abnormal Psychology 305

A childhood disorder marked by excessive anxiety, even panic, whenever the child is separated from home or a parent

A neurotransmitter whose abnormal activity is linked to depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and eating disorders

A paraphilia characterized by repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasises, or behaviors that involve being humilated, beaten, bound, or otherwise made to suffer

A paraphilia characterized by repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasities, or behaviors that involve inflicting suffering on others

A sotomatoform disorder marked by numerous recurring physical aliments without an organic basis. also called Briquet's syndrome

A physical illness or aliment that is largely explained by physchococial causes, in which the patient experiences no sense of wanting or guiding his or her symptoms

A ohysical or or psychological sign of a disorder

A behavioral treatment that uses relaxation training.

The general level of anxiety that a person brings to the various events in his or her life

According to psychodynamic therorists, a process in which a therapist's patients respond to the therapist as they did or do to important figures in their lives.

A paraphilia consisting of repeated and intense sexual urges, fantasies, or behaviors that involve dressing in clothes of the opposite sex. Also known as transvestism or cross-dressing

Depression without a history of mania

Any charcteristic or event that can vary across time, locations, or persons.

Any charcteristic or event that can vary across time, locations, or persons.

A paraphilia in which a person has repeated and intense sexual desires or urges to observe unsuspecting people secretly as they undress or have intercourse, the person also may act on these desires

A disorder in which an individual is so focused on orderliness, perfectionism, and control that he or she loses flexibility, openness, and efficiency

A severe pattern of depression that is disabling and is not caused by such factors as drugs or a general medical condition

BIpolar Disorder - A disorder marked by alternating or intermixed periods of mania and depression.

1- A type of bipolar disorder in which a person experiences full manic and major depressive disorders

2- A type of bipolar disorder in which a person experiences mildly manic (hypomanic) episodes and major depressive episodes.

An anxiety disorder in which fear and related symptoms are experienced soon after a traumatic event and lasts less than one month

The most common form of dementia, usually occurring after the age of 65

Loss of memory

A disorder marked by the persuit of extreme thinness and by an extreme loss of weight

A personality disorder marked by a general pattern of disregard for and violation of other peoples rights

A personality disorder marked by a general pattern of disregard for and violation of other peoples rights

The central nervous system's physiological and emotional response to a vague sense of threat or danger

The process of collecting and interpreting relevant information about a client or subject

A personality disorder in which an individual is consistently uncomfortable and restrained in social situations, overwhelmed by feelings of indequacy, and extremely sensitive to negative evaluation.

A somatoform disorder marked by excessive worry that some aspect of one's physical appearance is defective. Also known as dysmorphophobia

A personality disorder in which an individual displays repeated instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood, as well as extremely impulsive behavior