Psychology revision

3. A risk factor that increases a person’s chance of developing a mental disorder (e.g., genetics or early trauma).
7. Repeatedly thinking about negative thoughts or problems without moving forward.
8. A mental factor that affects behaviour, like thoughts, emotions, or coping skills.
11. A state of elevated mood, high energy, and sometimes risky behaviour.
13. A severe mental illness that can involve delusions, hallucinations, and disorganised thinking.
14. A physical factor that influences mental health, such as brain chemistry or genetics.

1. A state of intense unease or dissatisfaction, often linked with depression.
2. A mood disorder involving long periods of sadness, hopelessness, and lack of motivation.
3. A factor that reduces the likelihood of mental illness and supports good mental health.
4. Talking therapy used to treat mental health conditions through conversation and strategies.
5. A mental disorder marked by extreme mood swings between depression and mania.
6. Suspicious or irrational thoughts that others are trying to harm or deceive you.
7. The consistency of a test or measurement over time.
9. The extent to which a test or tool measures what it is meant to measure.
10. An intense and irrational fear of a specific object or situation.
12. Helpful or age-appropriate behaviour that allow someone to function well in everyday life.