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What is Anorexia Nervosa?
What is Anorexia Nervosa?
An eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss and a distorted body image.
What are the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?
What are the symptoms of Bulimia Nervosa?
Cycles of over-eating followed by guilt and compensatory actions such as purging.
What does Anxiety Disorder refer to?
What does Anxiety Disorder refer to?
A state of feeling uncertainty experienced in response to an object or situation.
What is Agoraphobia?
What is Agoraphobia?
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What is Amnesia?
What is Amnesia?
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What is Akathisia?
What is Akathisia?
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What is Adrenaline?
What is Adrenaline?
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What does 'Affect' refer to in psychiatric terms?
What does 'Affect' refer to in psychiatric terms?
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What is the 'Ego' in psychological terms?
What is the 'Ego' in psychological terms?
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An eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss is called _____
An eating disorder characterized by excessive weight loss is called _____
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A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood is known as _____
A hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood is known as _____
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Study Notes
Anorexia Nervosa
- A serious eating disorder involving extreme weight loss and self-distortion.
- Symptoms include intense fear of gaining weight and severe food restriction.
- Commonly affects females between the ages of 12 and 25.
Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of binge eating followed by purging behaviors.
- These cycles of overeating usually lead to feelings of guilt and self-induced vomiting or laxative use.
Anxiety Disorder
- A common mental health condition defined by excessive worry and fear.
- These feelings are often triggered by real or imagined situations, significantly impacting daily activities.
Agoraphobia
- An anxiety disorder marked by intense fear or anxiety about situations where escape might be difficult or help unavailable.
Amnesia
- Refers to a loss of memory, potentially caused by traumatic events, illness or other factors.
Akathisia
- A condition characterized by a subjective feeling of inner restlessness, prompting an uncontrollable need to move constantly.
Adrenaline
- A hormone released during times of stress, causing increased blood sugar levels and other physiological responses.
Affect
- Refers to the outward expression of emotions, how someone appears to be feeling.
Ego
- Part of the conscious mind responsible for mediating between the individual's wants and desires and the demands of reality.
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This quiz explores various mental health disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, anxiety disorders, and more. Test your knowledge on their symptoms, causes, and impacts on individuals, particularly among vulnerable populations. Gain insight into the complexities of these conditions and their effects on daily life.
