Exam Study Notes

TermDefinition
AgoraphobiaFear of situations where escape might be difficult.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)A condition characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday issues.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Involves obsessions (repeated thoughts) and compulsions (repeated behaviors) to alleviate anxiety.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)A mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event, leading to flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.
Autism Spectrum DisorderA developmental disorder affecting communication and behavior, often characterized by repetitive behaviors and challenges with social skills.
Bipolar I DisorderCharacterized by significant manic episodes (high highs) and depressive episodes (low lows).
Social Anxiety DisorderFear of being judged in social situations, not just fear of leaving the house.
AcrophobiaFear of heights.
SchizophreniaA mental disorder characterized by delusions, hallucinations, disorganized thinking, and negative symptoms.
Dopamine HypothesisSuggests that schizophrenia is linked to an imbalance of dopamine in the brain, especially related to D2 receptors.
Tardive DyskinesiaA condition causing involuntary, repetitive movements, often as a side effect of certain long-term psychiatric medications.
Dissociative AmnesiaInability to recall autobiographical information, usually caused by trauma or stress.
FugueA subtype of dissociative amnesia, where individuals cannot remember their identity or how they reached a particular location.