Medical and Psychological Terms Matching Quiz

Irrelevant = Not connected or relevant to anything Catalyst = An agent that provokes or speeds significant change or action Prowess = Extraordinary ability Radicals = People associated with views, practices, and policies of extreme change

Hemophiliac = Someone with a hemophilia, a rare genetic disorder that prevents blood from clotting properly Gaunt = Lean and haggard, especially because of suffering, hunger, or age Nostalgic = Longing for or thinking fondly of a past time or condition Deja vu = The feeling that you've experienced something before, even though you know you haven't.

Napalm = A flammable jelly-like substance used as an explosive weapon Radicals = Individuals advocating for dramatic social or political change Prowess = Demonstrating exceptional skills or abilities Irrelevant = Information or items that lack connection to a topic

<p>Nostalgic = Having a sentimental longing for the past Gaunt = Appearing very thin and unhealthy due to suffering Deja vu = Experiencing a sensation of having already lived through a current situation Hemophiliac = Experiencing a medical condition that affects blood clotting</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Catalyst = Substance that accelerates a chemical reaction or process Prowess = Great skill or expertise in a particular area Radicals = Those who favor extreme changes in political or social systems Irrelevant = Not applicable or pertinent to the matter at hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Deja vu = The feeling that you've experienced something before, even though you know you haven't Amnesia = Temporary or permanent loss of memory Chronic stress = Long-term stress that affects health Illusion = A false perception or belief about reality</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Confirmation bias = Tendency to search for or interpret information that confirms one’s preconceptions Anchoring bias = Relying too heavily on the first piece of information encountered Hindsight bias = Seeing events as having been predictable after they have already occurred Self-serving bias = Attributing positive events to one’s own character, but attributing negative events to external factors</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Depression = Persistent feelings of sadness and loss of interest Anxiety disorder = Excessive fear or worry about daily situations OCD = Repeated, unwanted thoughts and behaviors Bipolar disorder = Mood swings ranging from depressive lows to manic highs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Repression = Unconsciously pushing unwanted memories out of awareness Projection = Attributing one’s own unacceptable thoughts to others Rationalization = Creating logical reasons for illogical behavior Displacement = Redirecting emotions to a safer substitute target</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Short-term memory = Temporary storage of information Long-term memory = Permanent storage of information Working memory = Active manipulation of information for cognitive tasks Sensory memory = Brief retention of sensory information</p> Signup and view all the answers