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Natasha has been experiencing frequent attacks of intense fear along with feelings that she is about to die. These episodes usually last only a few minutes. Along with the shaking and dizziness she feels the sweating and chest pain sometimes make her feel that she’s having a heart attack. Based on what you know, what psychological disorder does this sound like?  

A traffic law would be an example of a _______________.  

Many psychologists/psychiatrists use an eclectic approach to psychotherapy which involves using techniques that ______________________________________.    

In order to have a uniform method of diagnosing mental disorders, the American Psychiatric Association developed the ___________________ book.        

Jarrod worries about leaving his apartment in the mornings but he also worries about leaving his office at the end of the day. Jarrod’s constant worrying is affecting all areas of his life. His diagnosis would most likely belong in the category of _________________ disorders.    

______________ selfless concern for the well-being of others.  

______________ is the stage of memory that is very large and holds all a person’s memories.  

_________________ is a given social position that is governed by a set of norms for proper behavior.  

_____________________ is defined as engaging in activities that require little awareness, such as, eating while watching TV, listening to the radio while driving.  

A group of cells that secrete neurotransmitters that turn off areas of the brain, which induces sleep, is know as ________________.