5.4 Psychological Disorders Vocab

What is Bulimia Nervosa?

• An eating disorder characterized by cycles of binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors, such as purging or excessive exercise.

• A mental health condition that involves persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

• A disorder marked by excessive weight gain and a lack of control over eating habits.

• A condition where individuals avoid food entirely, leading to severe weight loss.

What are Compulsions?

• Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that a person feels driven to perform in response to an obsession or according to rigid rules.

• A type of anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear.

• A therapeutic technique used to treat depression and anxiety.

• A form of cognitive distortion where a person believes they have no control over their thoughts.

What is Dissociative Amnesia?

• A condition where an individual experiences memory loss, often for traumatic events or periods of time, with no underlying medical cause.

• A psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry and anxiety about everyday situations.

• A type of amnesia caused by physical injury to the brain, leading to memory loss.

• A condition where individuals have difficulty recognizing familiar faces and objects.

What are Hallucinations?

• False sensory perceptions, such as hearing voices or seeing things that are not present, often associated with schizophrenia.

• A type of dream that occurs during sleep.

• A condition where a person experiences extreme happiness and euphoria.

• A physical sensation that is felt in the body without any external cause.

What is Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)?

• A disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life, including health, work, and social interactions.

• A condition where individuals experience sudden panic attacks without warning.

• A mental health disorder that involves extreme mood swings and changes in energy levels.

• A type of anxiety that is triggered by specific phobias or fears.

What is Serotonin?

• A type of hormone that regulates blood sugar levels.

• A neurotransmitter involved in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite.

• A protein that helps in muscle contraction.

• A vitamin that boosts the immune system.

What is Schizophrenia?

• A severe mental disorder marked by distorted thinking, perception, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior, often involving hallucinations and delusions.

• A mild anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry about everyday issues.

• A personality disorder that involves a lack of empathy and disregard for social norms.

• A mood disorder that causes extreme fluctuations in mood, energy, and activity levels.

What are Phobias?

• An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation that causes significant anxiety and avoidance behavior.

• A mild dislike or aversion to certain objects or situations.

• A general feeling of unease or discomfort in social situations.

• A temporary feeling of fear that goes away quickly.

What is the Dopamine Hypothesis?

• A theory suggesting that excess dopamine activity in the brain is associated with the positive symptoms (e.g., hallucinations, delusions) of schizophrenia.

• A theory proposing that dopamine levels are irrelevant to mental health disorders.

• A hypothesis stating that low dopamine levels cause anxiety and depression.

• A concept that links dopamine to memory retention and cognitive function.

What is Panic Disorder?

• A disorder characterized by excessive worry about everyday situations.

• A disorder marked by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which include sudden feelings of intense fear and physical symptoms such as a racing heart and difficulty breathing.

• A condition that involves persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities.

• A mental health disorder that causes individuals to avoid social situations due to fear of judgment.