Openstax Psychology Chapter 15 Key Terms and Definitions

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Openstax Psychology Chapter 15 Key Terms and Definitions Agoraphobia anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear, anxiety, and avoidance of situations in which it might be difficult to escape if ... one experiences symptoms of a panic attack Antisocial personality disorder characterized by a lack of regard for others' rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness, irresponsibility, and lack of remorse over misdeeds Anxiety disorder characterized by excessive and persistent fear and anxiety, and by related disturbances in behavior Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder childhood disorder characterized by inattentiveness and/or hyperactive, impulsive behavior Atypical describes behaviors or feelings that deviate from the norm Autism spectrum disorder childhood disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication, and repetitive patterns of behavior or interests Bipolar and related disorders group of mood disorders in which mania is the defining feature Bipolar disorder mood disorder characterized by mood states that vacillate between depression and mania Body dysmorphic disorder involves excessive preoccupation with an imagined defect in physical appearance Borderline personality disorder instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and mood, as well as impulsivity; key features include intolerance of being alone and fear of abandonment, unstable relationships, unpredictable behavior and moods, and intense and inappropriate anger Catatonic behavior decreased reactivity to the environment; includes posturing and catatonic stupor Comorbidity co-occurrence of two disorders in the same individual Delusion belief that is contrary to reality and is firmly held, despite contradictory evidence Depersonalization/derealization disorder dissociative disorder in which people feel detached from the self (depersonalization), and the world feels artificial and unreal (derealization) Depressive disorder one of a group of mood disorders in which depression is the defining feature [Show More]

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