Chapter 4 Vocabulary - Mental Health and Psychological Terms

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Fill in the blank: ________ are needs that relate to the processes and activities that keep living things alive.

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physiological needs

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Fill in the blank: ________ are needs that involve social interaction, emotions, intellect, and spirituality.

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psychosocial needs

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Fill in the blank: ________ is a type of care that involves caring for the whole person—including the person’s physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs.

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holistic care

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Fill in the blank: ________ is related to thinking and learning.

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cognitive

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the end of menstruation; occurs when a woman has not had a menstrual period for 12 months.

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menopause

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Fill in the blank: ________ are disabilities that are present at birth or emerge during childhood, up to age 22, that restrict physical and/or mental ability.

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developmental disabilities

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Fill in the blank: ________ is the normal functioning of emotional and intellectual abilities.

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mental health

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________ is a disorder that affects a person’s ability to function and often causes inappropriate behavior; confusion, disorientation, agitation, and anxiety are common symptoms.

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mental health disorder

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Fill in the blank: ________ is uneasiness, worry, or fear, often about a situation or condition.

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anxiety

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Fill in the blank: ________ is an anxiety disorder that is characterized by chronic anxiety and worry, even when there is no reason for concern.

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generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)