Module 33 Vocabulary

What is schizophrenia?

• A mood disorder characterized by extreme mood swings.

• A disorder characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, distorted perceptions and inappropriate emotions and behaviors.

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

• An anxiety disorder marked by excessive worry and fear.

What is dissociative identity disorder?

• A rare and controversial dissociative disorder in which an individual experiences two or more distinct and alternating personalities.

• A common anxiety disorder characterized by excessive worry and fear.

• A mood disorder that causes persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest.

• A personality disorder marked by a lack of empathy and disregard for social norms.

What is dissociative fugue?

• A dissociative disorder characterized by loss of identity and travel to a new location.

• A type of anxiety disorder involving excessive worry.

• A mood disorder marked by extreme highs and lows.

• A personality disorder characterized by unstable relationships.

What is dissociative amnesia?

• A dissociative disorder characterized by loss of memory in reaction to a traumatic event.

• A type of memory loss due to aging.

• A condition where a person forgets their identity completely.

• A psychological disorder that causes excessive daydreaming.

What are personality disorders?

• Psychological disorders characterized by rigid and lasting behavior patterns that disrupt social functioning.

• Temporary mood swings that affect daily activities.

• Disorders that only affect children and adolescents.

• Conditions that can be easily cured with medication.

What is antisocial personality disorder?

• A personality disorder characterized by a lack of empathy and remorse for wrongdoing, often leading to criminal behavior.

• A mental health condition where individuals are overly shy and withdrawn in social situations.

• A personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits a lack of conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members. May be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist.

• A condition where individuals have an intense fear of social interactions and avoid them at all costs.

What are hallucinations?

• False perceptions that are symptoms of schizophrenia and other serious psychological disorders.

• Visual illusions caused by external stimuli.

• A type of dream experienced during sleep.

• A common side effect of medication.

What are dissociative disorders?

• Disorders characterized by a lack of emotional response to situations.

• Disorders in which the sense of self has become separated (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts, or feelings.

• Disorders that involve excessive worry and anxiety about everyday situations.

• Disorders that primarily affect physical health without any psychological component.

What are delusions?

• False beliefs that are symptoms of schizophrenia and other serious psychological disorders.

• A type of hallucination experienced by individuals with anxiety disorders.

• A form of cognitive distortion that affects decision-making.

• Temporary feelings of sadness or hopelessness.