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dissociative disorder
disorders in which conscious awarness becomes separated (dissociated) from previous memories, thoughts, and feelings
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dissociative identity disorder
a rare dissociativie disorder in which a person exhibits two or more distinct and alternating personalities. also called multiple personality disorders
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mood disorders
psychological disorders characterized by emotional extremes.
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major depressive disorder
a mood disorder in which a person, for no apparent reason, experiences two or more weeks of depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities
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bipolar disorder
a mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania
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schizophrenia
a group of severe disorders characterized by disorganized and delusional thinking, disturbed perceptions, and inappropriate emotions and actions
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delusions
false beliefs, often of persecution or grandeur, that may accompany psychotic disorders
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personality disorders
psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning
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antisocial personality disorder
a personality disorder in which the person (usually a man) exhibits a lack of conscience for wrong-doing, even towards friends and family members. may be aggressive and ruthless or a clever con artist.
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