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Chapter 12 Glossary and Terms

acute medical conditions  

Occasional illnesses that last a short time. 325

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art therapy  

Therapeutic approach that allows a person to express troubled feelings without words, using a variety of art materials and media. 332

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asthma  

A chronic respiratory disease characterized by sudden attacks of coughing, wheezing, and difficulty in breathing. 326

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behavior therapy  

Therapy that uses principles of learning theory to eliminate undesirable behaviors. 331

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body image  

Descriptive and evaluative beliefs about one's appearance. 322

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childhood depression  

Mood disorder characterized by such symptoms as a prolonged sense of friendlessness, inability to have fun or concentrate, fatigue, extreme activity or apathy, feelings of worthlessness, weight change, physical complaints, and thoughts of death or suicide. 331

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chronic medical conditions  

Long-lasting or recurrent physical, developmental, behavioral, and/or emotional conditions that require special health services. 326

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conduct disorder (CD)  

Repetitive, persistent pattern of aggressive, antisocial behavior violating societal norms or the rights of others. 330

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diabetes  

One of the most common diseases of childhood. It is characterized by high levels of glucose in the blood as a result of defective insulin production, ineffective insulin action, or both. 326

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drug therapy  

Administration of drugs to treat emotional disorders. 332

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family therapy  

Psychological treatment in which a therapist sees the whole family together to analyze patterns of family functioning. 331

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generalized anxiety disorder  

Anxiety not focused on any single target. 330

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hypertension  

High blood pressure. 326

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individual psychotherapy  

Psychological treatment in which a therapist sees a troubled person one-on-one. 331

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obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)  

Anxiety aroused by repetitive, intrusive thoughts, images, or impulses, often leading to compulsive ritual behaviors. 330

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oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)  

Pattern of behavior, persisting into middle childhood, marked by negativity, hostility, and defiance. 330

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play therapy  

Therapeutic approach that uses play to help a child cope with emotional distress. 332

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rough-and-tumble play  

Vigorous play involving wrestling, hitting, and chasing, often accompanied by laughing and screaming. 320

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separation anxiety disorder  

Condition involving excessive, prolonged anxiety concerning separation from home or from people to whom a person is attached. 330

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social phobia  

Extreme fear and/or avoidance of social situations. 330

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stuttering  

Involuntary, frequent repetition or prolongation of sounds or syllables. 327