Exam 3: Caring for Your Mind

____________________ disorder consists of mood swings that may take individuals from manic states of feeling euphoric and energetic to depressive states of utter despair.

A fear of closed spaces is known as ____​ 

Men are more likely than women to become depressed following a(n)____. 

A compulsion is best described as a(n)____. 

Across the globe,alcohol dependence and abuse is the leading cause of years of health lost to disease in both men and women. 

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on the here and now rather than on the psychological origins of symptoms,and seeks to develop communication skills and relationships? 

Which natural product,touted as a treatment for depression and anxiety,has been discredited as no more effective than a placebo?​ 

Which disorder is characterized by abnormalities in brain structure and chemistry that result in symptoms such as hallucinations,delusions,and disorganized thinking?​ 

Which disorder can be defined in simplest terms as sadness that does not end?​ 

Bipolar and related disorders affect approximately ____ percent of the population. 

Neurons serve as the scaffolding for the brain,separating the tissue from the bloodstream and assisting in the growth of dendrites. 

The neurotransmitter ____________________ and its receptors have been shown to affect mood,sleep,behavior,appetite,memory,learning,sexuality,and aggression and to play a role in several mental disorders.

As the so-called "model minority," Asian Americans between ages 15 and 24 have significantly higher ____ than other racial/ethnic groups of the same age range. 

Match the items with the appropriate description. -molecules that bind with brain's neurotransmitters

Which disorders account for two-thirds of all suicides?​ 

Match the items with the appropriate description. -fear of public places

What are the three anatomical parts of the human brain and what are their functions?​

The term ____________________ refers to any type of counseling based on the exchange of words in the context of the unique relationship that develops between a mental health professional and a person seeking help​

Cutting,burning,stabbing,hitting,and excessive rubbing are examples of nonsuicidal ____________________.

An adult human brain weights roughly ____ pound(s).