Psychological Problems
Across
- 3. Unfair treatment of individuals or groups based on prejudice, which can worsen mental health problems through social exclusion.
- 7. In psychological research, any variable other than the independent variable that might affect the dependent variable, potentially distorting results.
- 9. Sensory experiences, such as hearing or seeing things, that are not actually present, often associated with conditions like schizophrenia.
- 10. A theory suggesting individuals with mental health issues may experience downward social mobility due to stigma and loss of societal roles.
- 11. A concept referring to rigid and unrealistic demands people place on themselves, others, or the world, often expressed as "I must," "I should," or "I have to," which can lead to emotional distress.
Down
- 1. A neurotransmitter in the brain associated with reward, motivation, and some psychological conditions like schizophrenia.
- 2. A viewpoint in psychology suggesting that behaviour is controlled by other factors, leaving little room for free will.
- 3. A mental health condition characterised by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and other emotional and physical symptoms.
- 4. Faulty or illogical thought patterns that do not align with reality and can contribute to psychological problems
- 5. A part of the brain involved in decision-making, impulse control, and social behaviour, often linked to psychological disorders.
- 6. The belief that life should be fair and therefore the world is against you if anything goes wrong
- 8. Is the initial situation or trigger that leads to thoughts, feelings, or behaviours, which may contribute to psychological problems depending on how it is interpreted.