Abnormal Vocab terms

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Across
  1. 5. A mental disorder characterized by recurrent, unwanted, and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that are intended to reduce anxiety or prevent a negative outcome.
  2. 8. the thoughts, behaviors, or coping mechanisms that interfere with an individual's ability to function effectively in their environment or meet their needs.
  3. 10. A neurotransmitter that plays a key role in regulating mood, sleep, appetite, and other physiological functions. Abnormal levels of serotonin have been associated with various mental disorders, including depression and anxiety.
  4. 13. the view that complex phenomena can be explained by reducing them to their constituent parts, often ignoring the broader context and interactions between those parts.
  5. 14. The cause or origin of a mental disorder.
  6. 15. A severe mental disorder characterized by a loss of contact with reality, including hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized thinking and behavior.
Down
  1. 1. the field of psychology that focuses on the measurement of psychological traits, abilities, and processes using standardized tests and assessments.
  2. 2. the relationship between social and economic factors and their influence on individuals and communities, including access to resources, opportunities, and overall well-being.
  3. 3. a collection of symptoms or characteristics that tend to occur together and can suggest the presence of a particular mental health disorder or medical condition.
  4. 4. the consistency and stability of research results or measurements over time and across different conditions or situations.
  5. 6. refer to patterns of behavioral, cognitive, or emotional symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in functioning.
  6. 7. the branch of psychology that deals with the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illness and emotional disturbances.
  7. 9. how accurately a test or measurement tool assesses the construct or concept it is intended to measure.
  8. 11. norms The implicit or explicit rules that govern behavior in a particular social group or culture. These norms can influence what is considered abnormal behavior and may vary across different societies and cultures.
  9. 12. the process of identifying and classifying mental health disorders based on specific criteria and symptoms.