Across
- 2. a serious, potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by a relentless pursuit of thinness, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted body image
- 3. a behavior modification system based on operant conditioning, where individuals earn tangible tokens (points, stickers, chips) for exhibiting specific desired behaviors
- 5. an intense, irrational, and persistent fear of a particular object, situation, or activity that poses little actual danger.
- 8. the absence or reduction of normal mental functions, behaviors, and emotions
- 9. a chronic psychiatric condition characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions) performed to reduce distress
- 11. the process of analyzing dream content to uncover hidden emotions, subconscious thoughts, or symbolic messages
- 12. a three-stage, predictable physiological response to chronic stress
- 16. a mental health condition characterized by a persistent difficulty discarding possessions, regardless of their actual value, due to a perceived need to save them
- 18. a common neurodevelopmental disorder marked by persistent inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity that often begins in childhood and lasts into adulthood
- 19. a severe mental health condition defined by the occurrence of at least one manic episode, often alternating with, but not requiring, major depressive episodes
- 20. focuses on observable, measurable behaviors rather than internal mental processes, viewing behavior as a result of environmental stimuli and learning
Down
- 1. a complex mental health condition often stemming from severe, chronic childhood trauma
- 4. positive psychological transformation experienced after struggling with highly challenging life circumstances, leading to a higher level of functioning than before
- 6. psychotic behaviors or experiences added to a person’s mental state that are not typically present, indicating a distortion of reality
- 7. a branch of psychology focusing on how biological, social, and psychological factors influence health, illness, and healthcare
- 10. a core Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) technique that identifies, challenges, and replaces distorted, negative, or irrational thoughts with more balanced and accurate ones
- 13. suggests that humans, particularly females, respond to stress by protecting offspring and seeking social support, rather than just using the "fight-or-flight" response
- 14. a mental health condition characterized by a long-term, pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of extreme inadequacy, and intense sensitivity to negative evaluation
- 15. a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tool used in exposure therapy to rank feared situations from least to most distressing, typically on a 0–10 or 0-100 scale
- 17. explains human behavior and mental processes through physical factors like genetics, brain structure, neurochemistry, and hormones