Clinical Psych Review

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Across
  1. 3. The study and use of medications to treat mental disorders.
  2. 7. A personality disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, along with intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety.
  3. 8. A specific type of obsessive-compulsive disorder where individuals experience persistent obsessions and engage in compulsions to alleviate the distress caused by these thoughts.
  4. 9. A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.
  5. 13. A type of psychotherapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
  6. 15. Irrational and excessive fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that lead to avoidance behavior.
  7. 17. Formerly known as multiple personality disorder, it is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity or personality states that control an individual's behavior at different times.
  8. 19. A behavioral therapy technique that involves gradually exposing individuals to feared objects or situations to reduce anxiety.
  9. 20. An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort.
  10. 21. A type of therapy focused on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning techniques.
  11. 22. A therapeutic approach developed by Sigmund Freud that aims to explore unconscious conflicts and motivations through techniques such as free association and dream interpretation.
Down
  1. 1. A mental disorder characterized by a combination of schizophrenia symptoms (such as hallucinations or delusions) and mood disorder symptoms (such as depression or mania).
  2. 2. A therapeutic approach that emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the individual's capacity for self-healing and personal development.
  3. 4. A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause distress or impair daily functioning.
  4. 5. Disorders that result from exposure to a traumatic or stressful event, causing significant psychological distress.
  5. 6. A dissociative disorder characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature.
  6. 8. Disorders characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that individuals feel driven to perform.
  7. 10. A mental disorder involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, which may be minor or nonexistent.
  8. 11. A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring, inflexible, and maladaptive patterns of behavior and inner experience, leading to significant distress or impairment.
  9. 12. A group of disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest that affect an individual’s ability to function.
  10. 14. A disorder that develops after exposure to a traumatic event, characterized by intrusive memories, avoidance behaviors, negative changes in thinking and mood, and hyperarousal.
  11. 16. A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through various techniques such as conditioning.
  12. 18. The authoritative guide published by the American Psychiatric Association used by healthcare professionals for diagnosing mental disorders.