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- 3. The study and use of medications to treat mental disorders.
- 7. A personality disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships, along with intense episodes of anger, depression, and anxiety.
- 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.
- 9. A personality disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of exaggerated self-importance, need for admiration, and lack of empathy for others.
- 13. A type of psychotherapy that combines cognitive and behavioral techniques to change negative thought patterns and behaviors.
- 15. Irrational and excessive fears of specific objects, activities, or situations that lead to avoidance behavior.
- 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.
- 19. A behavioral therapy technique that involves gradually exposing individuals to feared objects or situations to reduce anxiety.
- 20. An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear or discomfort.
- 21. A type of therapy focused on changing maladaptive behaviors through conditioning techniques.
- 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.
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- 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. A therapeutic approach that emphasizes personal growth, self-actualization, and the individual's capacity for self-healing and personal development.
- 4. A condition characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that cause distress or impair daily functioning.
- 5. Disorders that result from exposure to a traumatic or stressful event, causing significant psychological distress.
- 6. A dissociative disorder characterized by an inability to recall important personal information, usually of a traumatic or stressful nature.
- 8. Disorders characterized by unwanted and intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors or mental acts (compulsions) that individuals feel driven to perform.
- 10. A mental disorder involving obsessive focus on a perceived flaw in appearance, which may be minor or nonexistent.
- 11. A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring, inflexible, and maladaptive patterns of behavior and inner experience, leading to significant distress or impairment.
- 12. A group of disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest that affect an individual’s ability to function.
- 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.
- 16. A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing undesirable behaviors through various techniques such as conditioning.
- 18. The authoritative guide published by the American Psychiatric Association used by healthcare professionals for diagnosing mental disorders.