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Chapter 8 Vocabulary Words
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02/18/2010

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MENTAL HEALTH
Definition
YOUR ABILITY TO DEAL IN A REASONABLE WAY WITH THE STRESSES AND CHANGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE.
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PERSONALITY
Definition
A SPECIAL MIX OF TRAITS, FEELINGS, ATTITUDES, AND HABITS.
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SELF-CONCEPT
Definition
THE VIEW THAT YOU HAVE OF YOURSELF.
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STRESS
Definition
YOUR BODY'S RESPONSE TO CHANGES AROUND YOU.
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DISTRESS
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STRESS THAT KEEPS YOU FROM DOING THE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO OR THAT CAUSES YOU DISCOMFORT.
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STRESSORS
Definition
TRIGGERS OF STRESS.
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FATIGUE
Definition
EXTREME TIREDNESS.
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PHYSICAL FATIGUE
Definition
EXTREME TIREDNESS OF THE WHOLE BODY.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL FATIGUE
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EXTREME TIREDNESS CAUSED BY YOUR MENTAL STATE.
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DEFENSE MECHANISMS
Definition
SHORT-TERM WAYS OF DEALING WITH STRESS.
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ADRENALINE
Definition
THE HORMONE THAT INCREASES THE LEVEL OF SUGAR IN YOUR BLOOD, WHICH GIVES YOUR BODY EXTRA ENERGY.
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ANXIETY DISORDER
Definition
A DISORDER IN WHICH REAL OR IMAGINED FEARS KEEP A PERSON FROM FUNCTIONING NORMALLY.
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MOOD DISORDER
Definition
A DISORDER IN WHICH A PERSON UNDERGOES CHANGES IN MOOD THAT SEEM INAPPROPRIATE OR EXTREME.
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DEPRESSION
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A MOOD DISORDER INVOLVING FEELINGS OF HOPELESSNESS, HELPLESSNESS, WORTHLESSNESS, GUILT, AND EXTREME SADNESS THAT CONTINUES FOR PERIODS OF WEEKS.
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SCHIZOPHRENIA
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A SERIOUS DISORDER IN WHICH A PERSON'S PERCEPTIONS LOSE THEIR CONNECTION TO REALITY.
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SUICIDE
Definition
INTENTIONALLY KILLING ONESELF.
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SUPPORT SYSTEM
Definition
A NETWORK OF PEOPLE AVAILABLE TO HELP WHEN NEEDED.
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TEEN HOTLINE
Definition
SPECIAL TELEPHONE SERVICES THAT TEENS CAN CALL WHEN FEELING STRESSED.
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