Psychological Disorders Flashcard

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What is Psychotherapy?

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A method of therapy consisting of verbal interactions or treatment sessions between a client and a therapist to help resolve psychological issues.

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What is Dissociative Amnesia?

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A psychological disorder characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, often following a stressful or traumatic event.

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What is Eclectic Therapy?

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A type of therapy that utilizes principles and techniques drawn from different therapeutic approaches.

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What are Antipsychotics?

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Medications prescribed to help combat symptoms of schizophrenia, such as delusions and hallucinations.

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What does Deinstitutionalization refer to?

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A policy of reducing the population of mental hospitals by shifting care from inpatient facilities to community-based outpatient facilities.

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What is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)?

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A type of psychotherapy that helps patients understand the thoughts and feelings that influence behaviors.

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What is Psychoanalysis?

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A therapeutic approach that focuses on uncovering unconscious thoughts and feelings to resolve psychological conflicts.

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What is Schizophrenia?

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A severe mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotions, language, and sense of self.

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What are Mood Stabilizers?

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Medications used to treat mood disorders, particularly bipolar disorder, by stabilizing mood swings.

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What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

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A common anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life.