Psychology Glossary
Glossary of Psychology
The Glossary of Psychology describes everything about the World of Psychology. Terms, Treatments, biographies, ... .
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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) refers to the disease caused by the human immunodeficiency (or immune deficiency) virus (HIV) that attacks the immune system and leaves the person susceptible to unusual infections.
Pica
Pica refers to a form of eating disorder in which the infant or toddler persists in eating inedible, non-nutritive substances , such as dirt or feces, commonly associated with mental retardation.
Benzodiazepine
Benzodiazepine refers to antianxiety drug such as Valium, Xanax, Dalmane, or Halcion which can also be used to treat insomnia . Benzodiazepine is effective against anxiety and, at high potency, panic disorder, however show some side effects, such as some cognitive and motor impairment , and may result in substance dependence. Relapse rates are said to be extremely high when such a drug is discontinued.Structural Clinical Interview
The priority for a research diagnosis of depression is the Structural Clinical Interview for DSM Disorders (SCID), a clinical interview that uses the DSM-III-R criteria for illness.