Across
- 3. – An informal short form of psychology or psychological; originally from a Greek word meaning “mind” or “soul.”
- 4. – A structured set of strong, often unconscious feelings or beliefs that influence behavior.
- 7. – The ability to concentrate attention on a specific task.
- 9. – The ability to direct mental effort toward a particular stimulus or task.
- 10. abilities – Mental processes involved in thinking, learning, remembering, and problem-solving.
- 14. complex – An exaggerated belief in one’s own superiority, often used to hide feelings of insecurity.
- 16. – The medical field that specializes in diagnosing and treating mental disorders, often using medication.
- 18. – A severe mental condition in which a person loses contact with reality, often experiencing hallucinations or delusions.
- 21. mind – The part of the mind we are aware of, including thoughts and feelings we can control.
- 23. – The ability to learn, understand, reason, and adapt to new situations.
- 25. complex – A persistent feeling of inadequacy or low self-worth.
- 26. mind – The part of the mind that contains hidden memories, desires, and influences outside our awareness.
- 28. – Treatment of emotional or mental difficulties through structured conversation with a trained therapist.
- 31. – A recognized pattern of signs and symptoms that occur together and characterize a particular condition.
- 32. – A mood disorder characterized by persistent sadness, low energy, and loss of interest in activities.
Down
- 1. – A condition involving a disturbance or dysfunction in mental or physical functioning.
- 2. school – A psychological approach that explains behavior through unconscious conflicts and early childhood experiences.
- 5. – A sudden and intense surge of fear accompanied by physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating.
- 6. – A medical doctor who specializes in mental disorders and can prescribe medication.
- 8. – The mental ability to store, retain, and recall information.
- 11. – A person with chronic antisocial behavior, lack of empathy, and absence of guilt or remorse.
- 12. – Anything that reduces attention or interrupts concentration.
- 13. – An irrational and persistent belief that others intend to harm or deceive you.
- 15. disorder – A mood disorder involving alternating periods of depression and mania.
- 16. – The scientific study of the mind and human behavior.
- 17. (Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder) – A personality disorder marked by extreme perfectionism, need for control, and rigidity.
- 18. – The process of interpreting information received through the senses.
- 19. – A trained professional who studies mental processes and helps people deal with emotional or behavioral problems through assessment and therapy.
- 20. – A state of excessive worry, nervousness, or fear about uncertain future events.
- 22. (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) – A mental disorder characterized by recurring unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviors (compulsions).
- 24. – An intense, irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
- 27. of mind – The ability to stay calm and think clearly in a difficult or unexpected situation.
- 29. behavior – The way people think, feel, and act in different situations.
- 30. – A psychological theory and method of therapy developed by Sigmund Freud that emphasizes the role of the unconscious mind.
