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_________________ is diagnosed when one has a physical problem, including paralysis, numbness, and tremors or even blindness or hearing loss, that has no biological cause, although there is definite neurological impairment.

High levels of ________ are found in Schizophrenia and low levels are found in Parkinson’s disease, as this neurotransmitter has to do with movement.

Formerly called Hypochondriasis, ______________ causes individuals to have anxiety about possibly developing a sickness, illness, or disease. 

 ___________ is the impulse to steal for gratification and to experience a sense of relief and not for financial gain. 

__________________ is characterized by pulling out one’s hair from anyplace on the body. 

A factitious disorder includes profiting financially by faking an illness.

The following symptoms best describe  __________________: greatly decreased need to sleep, pressured talking, a flight of ideas/racing thoughts, and taking part in high consequence behavior.  

Why would only using “deviation from accepted norms and atypical behavior” as a means to diagnose a mental disorder be a problem?

While SSRI’s are mainly known for alleviating depression, they also are prescribed for OCD and anxiety. 

A type of short-term therapy that works to change thought patterns and behaviors, which in turn changes feelings is: