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Psychology
Psychological Disorders
Term | Definition |
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Antisocial Personality Disorder | A disorder in which individuals show no regard for the moral and ethical rules of society or the rights of others |
Borderline Personality Disorder | A disorder in which individuals have difficulty developing a secure sense of who they are. |
Narcissistic Personality Disorder | A personality disturbance characterized by an exaggerated sense of self importance |
Autism | A severe developmental disability that impairs children's ability to communicate and relate to others. |
Schizophrenia | A class of disorders in which severe distortion of reality occurs |
Bipolar Disorder | A disorder in which a person alternates between periods of euphoric feelings of mania and periods of depression |
Dissociative Identity Disorder | A disorder in which a person displays characteristics of two or more distinct personalities |
Generalized Anxiety Disorder | The experience of long term, persistent anxiety and worry |
Panic Disorder | Anxiety disorder that takes the form of panic attacks lasting from a few seconds to as long as several hours |
Phobias | Intense, irrational fears of specific objects or situations |