Ch. 8 and 10 PHS Test Review

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What is bulimia?

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A psychological disorder characterized by alternating episodes of binge eating and fasting.

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What is projection in psychology?

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A defense mechanism where an individual attributes their own unacceptable thoughts or feelings to someone else.

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What stage of development involves making career choices and starting a family?

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Early adulthood.

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What is the Moro reflex?

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A reflex in infants that occurs in response to loud noises or sudden movements, causing them to startle.

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What is suppression in psychology?

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A defense mechanism where an individual consciously avoids thinking about distressing thoughts or feelings.

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What is anorexia nervosa?

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A psychological disorder characterized by an intense fear of gaining weight and a distorted body image, leading to self-starvation.

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What is dysphagia?

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A medical term for difficulty in swallowing.

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What is the grasp reflex?

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A reflex in infants where they automatically grasp objects placed in their hands.

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What is the rooting reflex?

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A reflex in infants that causes them to turn their head and open their mouth in response to a touch on the cheek.

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What is the sucking reflex?

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A reflex in infants that causes them to suck when their lips are touched.