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.
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Addiction
Addiction is defined as a psychological and/or physiological dependency on a particular substance or event. Common addictions include illegal drugs, alcohol, tobacco, and gambling.
If the addiction is purely governed by a psychological drive, then it is known as a psychological addiction or psychological dependency.
If the patient’s bodily mechanisms require the drug (i.e. if s/he feels physically ill if the drug is withdrawn) this is known as physiological addiction.
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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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Aphasia
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Asperger's Syndrome
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Autism
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