Psychology is related to almost everything that involves people. This section aims to provide an introduction to some of the wide variety of terms and issues you may encounter. Please note, the content included here is not intended to be used for clinical or diagnostic purposes.
A to Z of psychology
Aphasia
Aphasia is a condition which affects the brain’s ability to use language. Most commonly it is used as part of the term “acquired aphasia”, which indicates that a patient has developed aphasia after an accident or illness.
The condition can be broadly divided into three overarching categories – receptive aphasia (an inability to understand language as it is received), expressive aphasia (the inability to produce language, although the patient themselves may be unaware of this), and global aphasia (an inability to both produce and comprehend language).
See also Broca’s Aphasia, Wernicke’s Aphasia, Korsakoff’s Syndrome.
For further information on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of aphasia click here to consult the NHS website or click here to visit the National Aphasia Association.
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Achromatopsia (acquired)
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Addiction
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ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
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Agnosia
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Alcoholism
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Alzheimer's Disease
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Amnesia
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Anorexia
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Anxiety
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Autism
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