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College Health Vocab

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1. Strong craving for a drug and compulsive use of the drug despite negative consequences






2. Taking a drug for a specific purpose other than getting high.






3. Infant death before or at the time of expected birth.






4. A contraceptive method used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.






5. Preoccupation with an imagined or exaggerated defect in appearance.






6. A feeling of apprehension and dread - with or without a known cause; accompanied by physical symptoms.






7. Disorder in which a person peceives his body to be underdeveloped no matter how highly developed his muscles really are.






8. According to the DSM-IV-TR - a pattern of behavior that is associated with distress (pain) aor disability (impairment in an important area of functioning - suchas school or work) or with significantly increased risk of suffering - death - pain - disa






9. An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent - intrusive thoughts - ect.; An anxiety disorder where you have to do something to satisfy your obsession.






10. State of stability and balance in whic hbody functions are maintained within a normal range.






11. A feeling of apprehension and dread - with or without a known cause; accompanied by physical symptoms.






12. Drugs that are legal.






13. Controls planning - organizing - rational thinking - working memory - judgment - moood modulaiton. Undergoes rapid growth just before puberty - followed by pruning and consolidation during adolescence.






14. An anxiety disorder characterized by persistent - intrusive thoughts - ect.; An anxiety disorder where you have to do something to satisfy your obsession.






15. Consumption of five or more drinks in a row by a man or four or more drinks in a row by a woman.






16. A rare - life-threatening bacterial infection in the vagina associated with the use of tampons and female barrier contraceptive methods.






17. Infection that is not currently active but could reactivate at a later time.






18. Protein produced by the infant and released into the amniotic fluid; AFP measurement is used to screen for some fetal abnormalities.






19. Area of interest within the field of psychology that focuses on positive emotions - character strengths - and conditions that create happiness.






20. Interrelated conditions of disordered eating - amenorrhea - and osteoporosis.






21. Using self-induced vomiting - laxatives - or diuretics to get rid of excess calories that have been consumed.






22. Eating disorder marked by distortion of body image and repeated episodes of binge eating usually followed by purging in the form of self-induced vomiting - misuse of diuretics or laxatives - excessive exercising - or fasting.






23. An extreme or rapid change in mood






24. Small polyurethane foam device presaturated with spermicide that is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy.






25. A contraceptive method used after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy.






26. Membrane that surrounds the fetus in the uterus and contains amniotic fluid.






27. Drugs that are unlawful to possess - manufacture - sell - or use.






28. Technique for testing fetal cells for chromosomal abnormalities by removing a sample of amniotic fluid from the amniotic sac.






29. Inflammation of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






30. The part of the brain where the executive functions of planning - organizing - and rational thnking are controlled.






31. Drugs that alter perceptions and thinking - intensifying and distorting visual and auditory perceptions and producing hallucinations; also called psychedelics.






32. Drugs that speed up activity in the brain and the sympathetic nervous system.






33. Period of time during which a drinker is conscious but has partial or complete amnesia for events.






34. Small - cuplike rubber device that covers only the cervix and is inserted in the vagina before intercourse to prevent conception.






35. Substances that can cause physical damage or defects in the fetus - especially if they are present during the first trimester - when rapid development of body organs is occuring.






36. Eating disorder marked by binge-eating behavior without the vomiting or purging of bulimia.






37. A contraceptive method in which the man removes his penis from the vagina before ejaculating.






38. Ability to bounce back from adversity.






39. Dependence on a substance or a behavior.






40. Long term - low level stress in which the stress response continues without resolution






41. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






42. Respiratory disorder characterized by mucus secretion - cough - and increasing difficulty in breathing.






43. Dependence on a substance or a behavior.






44. Dependence on a drug






45. Mental disorder characterized by recurrent - enexpected panic attacks along with concern about having another attack.






46. Inflammation of the liver as a result of alcohol consumption.






47. Treatment for psychological problems usually based on the development of a positive interpersonal relationship between a client and a therapist.






48. Surgical delivery of the infant through the abdominal wall.






49. Dangerous condtion that can occur during pregnancy - chatacterized by high blood pressure - fluid retention possible kidney and liver damage - and potential fetal death.






50. Counseling before conception that may include an evaluation of current health behaviors and health status - recommendations for improving health - and treatment of any existing conditions that might increase risk.