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- 5. a type of anxiety disorder characterized by fear of being in situations where escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or where help might not be available in the event of a panic attack.
- 9. In psychoanalysis, the resistance refers to the unconscious defense mechanisms used by the client to avoid exploring certain thoughts or feelings
- 12. a group of mental disorders characterized by feelings of anxiety and fear.
- 14. An eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss, fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image.
- 15. A form of treatment that involves talking with a trained therapist to help identify and work through psychological, emotional, and behavioral issues.
- 16. a type of mood disorder characterized by extreme shifts in mood, energy, and behavior, including periods of elevated or irritable mood (mania) and periods of depression.
- 18. an American psychiatrist and psychologist known for his work on cognitive therapy and the development of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
- 19. a type of psychosurgery that involves cutting or damaging the connections between the frontal lobes of the brain and the rest of the brain.
- 20. the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, is a classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.
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- 1. An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging behaviors such as self-induced vomiting or use of laxatives.
- 2. the study of how genes are turned on or off in an organism, often through environmental influences. This process can alter an individual's physical and behavioral traits without changing the underlying DNA sequence.
- 3. A communication technique in which the listener actively engages with the speaker by paying attention, asking questions, and providing feedback.
- 4. A form of treatment that involves exploring the unconscious mind through techniques such as free association and dream analysis in order to understand and resolve unconscious conflicts.
- 6. a type of surgery that involves altering the structure of the brain in order to treat mental illness.
- 7. In psychoanalysis, the interpretation refers to the therapist's attempt to help the client understand unconscious conflicts and patterns through the analysis of the client's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
- 8. Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder is a neurological disorder characterized by difficulty paying attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity.
- 10. In psychoanalysis, the transference refers to the client's unconscious tendency to transfer feelings and attitudes from past relationships onto the therapist.
- 11. a type of anxiety disorder characterized by intense, irrational fear of specific objects or situations.
- 13. the ability to recover from or adjust to adversity, trauma, or stress.
- 17. an American psychologist known for his work on cognitive-behavioral therapy and the development of rational emotive behavior therapy.