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Lesson 9
DEFINE THE FOLLOWING TERMS:
1. PERSONALITY: individual’s unique pattern of characteristics - influenced by
heredity, behavior, environment, and attitudes- that makes him or her different
from others.
2. ATTITUDE: feeling or emotion toward someone or something
3. PERFECTIONISM: compelling need to be flawless
4. FORMAL INTERVENTION: an action by people, such as family members or friends,
who want an addicted person to get treatment
5. RELAPSE: return to previous behavior, such as drug misuse or abuse
6. CODEPENDENCE: a problem in which people neglect themselves to care for,
control, or try to “fix” someone else
7. SUPPORT GROUP: group of people who help one another recover from a particular
disease, an addiction, or a difficult situation
8. MENTAL DISORDER: behavioral or psychological syndrome or pattern that occurs in
an individual and that is associated with distress or disability or with significantly
increased risk of suffering, death, pain, disability, or an important loss of freedom
9. DRUG ADDICTION: compelling desire to use a drug even though it harms the body,
mind, or relationships
10. EXERCISE ADDICTION: the compelling desire to exercise to extremes in order to
feel like they have control over their lives and tend to neglect other responsibilities
11. GAMBLING ADDICTION: the compelling desire to bet money or other things and
tend to struggle to control the urge to gamble for the rest of their lives and may lead to
other addictions as well
12. NICOTINE ADDICTION: the compelling desire to nicotine which is a stimulant drug
found in tobacco products, including cigarettes and chewing tobacco and may schedule
their lives around smoking or chewing tobacco
13. ADDICTION: compelling desire to use a drug or to engage in a certain behavior
despite negative consequences
14. RELATIONSHIP ADDICTION: the compelling desire to be connected to another
person and use relationships like they would drugs in order to “fill up” their feelings of
emptiness
15. SHOPPING ADDICTION: the compelling desire to purchase things and may be
insecure and gives them a quick fix for depressed feelings
16. COMPUTER ADDICTION: the compelling desire to play computer games or
engage in other computer activities and plan their schedule around computer use - may
be on the computer for 6-7 hours a day and tend to be unable to manage their time
17. THRILL-SEEKING ADDICTION: the compelling desire to take unnecessary risks
and often enjoy scary situations and take dangerous dares which can lead to injury
18. WORKAHOLISM: the compelling desire to work to fill an emptiness and may feel
the need to work whenever they are not in school, working to extreme hours and tend to
neglect dealing with other aspects of their lives, such as emotions and relationships
19. ENABLER: one who supports the harmful behavior of others
20. ANXIETY DISORDER: a disorder in which real or imagined threats prevent a
person from enjoying life
21. GAD (general anxiety disorder): a chronic or long-lasting state of anxiety, fear,
and tenseness. People with this disorder feel anxious most of the time even when there
is little or nothing to worry about -- physical symptoms include fatigue, headaches,
muscle tensions, muscle aches, difficulty swallowing, trembling, irritability, sweating,
increased heart rate and hot flashes
22a. PANIC DISORDER: repeated feelings of terror
22b. PANIC ATTACK: a period of intense fear accompanied by bodily changes which
may include increased heart rate, weakness, faintness, and dizziness
23. SPECIFIC PHOBIA: a disorder in which there is excessive fear of certain objects,
situations, or people that pose little or no actual danger. The fear feels very real to the
person, even though it is not realistic.
24. OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder): a disorder in which a person has
persistent, unwelcome thoughts or images and engages in certain rituals
25. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder): a disorder in which after-effects of a
terrifying event keep a person from living in a normal way
26. COGNITIVE DISORDER: a disorder in which a person’s brain deteriorates in
function
27. CONDUCT DISORDER: a disorder in which a person regularly violates the rights of
others and breaks social rules and may bully others, start fights, or be cruel to animals.
They may damage property, steal or set fires.
28. ANOREXIA: eating disorder in which a person starves himself or herself, weighs
15% or more below desirable weight, and may exercise to extremes
29. BULIMIA: eating disorder in which a person eats large amounts of food over a short
time (binges) and then rids the body of food that were eaten (purges)
30. BINGE EATING: eating disorder in which a person cannot control eating, eats
excessive amounts, and turns to food as substitute for coping
31. MOOD DISORDER: a mental disorder involving moods that are extreme and is
sometimes called an affective disorder
32. CLINICAL DISORDER: a mood disorder characterized by long-lasting feelings of
hopelessness, sadness, or helplessness
33. BIPOLAR DISORDER: a disorder in which a person’s moods vary from extreme
happiness to extreme depression and change between and manic phases and a
depressive phase
34.SAD (seasonal affective disorder): a type of depression that occurs when a person
has reduced exposure to sunlight
35. ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER: a personality disorder in which a
person’s patterns of behavior are in conflict with society
36. SCHIZOPHRENIA: a disorder in which there is a breakdown in logical thought
processes and results in unusual behaviors and tend to have hallucinations, delusions
and a distorted perception of reality
37. SOMATOFORM DISORDER: a disorder in which a person has symptoms of
disease but no physical cause can be found
38. HYPOCHONDRIA: a disorder in which a person is constantly worried about illness
39. PSYCHIATRIST: a physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of
mental disorders and can prescribe medication
40. PSYCHOLOGIST: a professional who specializes in the diagnosis of and
counseling for mental and emotional problems and cannot prescribe medication
41. PERSONALITY DISORDER: a disorder in which a person's’ patterns of thinking,
feeling and acting interfere with daily living
42. SOCIAL PHOBIA: a disorder in which a person is overly anxious and self conscious
in everyday social situations
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:
43. WHAT DOES YOUR HEREDITY HELP DETERMINE?
Heredity helps determine your intellectual abilities, temperament and talents.
44. WHAT DOES YOUR HEREDITY INFLUENCE?
Heredity influences your athletic ability and artistic capabilities and also influences the
degree to which you are resilient.
45. DEFINE YOUR ENVIRONMENT:
Your environment includes everything that is around you - where you live and the
people with whom you have contact influence your personality. Your environment
influences the opportunities you have.
46. DEFINE YOUR BEHAVIOR:
Your behavior is what you do and how you act
47. DEFINE YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE:
Your personality is DIFFERENT from your personality type. Personality type is a
person’s usual way of focusing energy, gathering information, making decisions, and
getting work done.
48. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO KNOW YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE?
It is important to know your personality type because it helps you understand yourself.
You get a better grasp of how you approach and respond to people and things
49. LIST AND DEFINE THE FOUR DIMENSIONS TO PERSONALITY TYPE:
(E) EXTROVERTED: You are energized by people and things
(I) INTROVERTED: Your are energized by ideas and images
(S) SENSING: you trust tangible information that you gather from your senses
(N) INTUITIVE: you give more weight to information from your insight and imagination
(T) THINKING: You base your decisions on objective principles and facts
(F) FEELING: Your trust your “gut” and weigh decisions against people issues and
concerns
(J) JUDGING: Your approach to doing things is structured and organized
(P) PERCEIVING: Your approach to doing things is flexible You adapt as you do things
and prefer open-ended deadlines
50. LIST 5 CHARACTERISTICS OF TEENS WHO MAY BE AT RISK FOR
DEVELOPING AN ADDICTION:
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depression or a negative self- esteem
genetic vulnerability
feelings of guilt or shame
traumatic childhoods
feelings of tension, anxiety, boredom or loneliness
difficulty expressing feelings
trouble managing anger
trouble accepting responsibility for their actions
a constant need for approval
a need to control others
poor coping skills
difficulty with authority figures
difficulty delaying gratification
personal problem that they deny
51. HOW MIGHT ADDICTIONS AFFECT HEALTH STATUS?
They can cause harm to body organs or cause death. Exercising to extremes can cause
injury or cause other health problems. Starving oneself can cause malnutrition and
death.
52. WHAT ARE 5 SIGNS OF ADDICTION?
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having a compelling desire to take a drug or engage in a behavior
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taking a drug or engaging in a behavior instead of dealing with feelings of
anxiety, depression, boredom, or loneliness
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feeling bad about oneself after taking a drug or engaging in a behavior
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taking a drug or engaging in a behavior even when there are negative
consequences
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trying to stop taking a drug or engaging in a behavior, but being unable to do so
53. WHAT HAPPENS DURING A FORMAL INTERVENTION?
A group of people along with a trained professional bring the people in need aware of
what is going on who may deny their condition to acknowledge they have a problem.
Also, they show their support for the person in need and encourage them to seek help
along with a professional who can gear them in the right direction.
54. WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A SUPPORT NETWORK?
People who have mental disorders and/or addictions may benefit from being in a
support group. There are also support groups for family members and friends.
55. GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF SOMETHING AN ENABLER MAY DO:
An enabler may lend money to someone with a gambling addiction or make excuses for
a friend who uses drugs. they also might praise someone who exercises to extremes
56. LIST 5 OF THE 10 CHARACTERISTICS OF CODEPENDENTS:
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deny their feelings
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focus on fixing other people’s problems
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try to control other people
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feel responsible for what other people say or do
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seek the approval of others
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have difficulty having fun
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have difficulty allowing others to care for them
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try to protect others from the harmful consequences of their behavior
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do not meet their own needs
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avoid living their own lives by concentrating on other people
57. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF A PANIC ATTACK:
Bodily changes may include increased heart rate, weakness, faintness, and dizziness.
People who have panic disorder can’t predict when a panic attack will occur. symptoms
usually peak in 10 minutes, but they may last longer
58. HOW CAN A SUPPORT GROUP HELP PEOPLE WITH CODEPENDENCY?
A support group can help by developing a better sense of self, learning to share
feelings, learning to stay focused on solving one’s own problems, allowing other people
to be responsible for their own lives, and using honest talk to confront people with
problems.
59. WHAT CAUSES PTSD?
PTSD can be caused from any number of traumatic incidents including events, such as
war or abuse, or other causes, such as natural disasters or witnessing a bombing.
60. WHAT INFLUENCES PERSONALITY?
Heredity, environment, attitudes and behaviors are all influences on personality.
61. WHAT ARE THE MAIN CATEGORIES OF MENTAL DISORDERS?
The main categories of mental disorders are:
● ANXIETY DISORDERS
● COGNITIVE DISORDERS
● EATING DISORDERS
● MOOD DISORDERS
● PERSONALITY DISORDERS
● SOMATOFORM DISORDERS
62. WHAT ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF TREATMENT FOR MENTAL DISORDERS?
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formal intervention
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evaluation by a psychiatrist, psychologist or a psychiatric social worker
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medication
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inpatient and outpatient treatment
(INPATIENT - involves staying at a hospital or other treatment facility
during part or all of their treatments while OUTPATIENT involves living at home
but visiting a hospital, doctors office, or other facility for treatment)
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therapy
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support groups