Unit 4.1 Vocab

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Abnormal Psychology

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The study of psychological disorders and abnormal behavior.

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Antisocial Personality Disorder

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A mental health disorder characterized by disregard for other people.

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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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A developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior.

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Borderline Personality Disorder

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A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behavior, and relationships.

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Compulsion

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An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one's conscious wishes.

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Obsession

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An idea or thought that continually preoccupies or intrudes on a person's mind.

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Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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A disorder characterized by unwanted repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and/or actions (compulsions).

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Personality Disorders

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A group of mental disorders characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience.

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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

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A disorder characterized by failure to recover after experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event.