Activities of Daily Living - ANSWER measurement of a person's functional status regarding
typical daily activities. useful for clients with physical disabilities and the elderly.
Acute Stress Disorder - ANSWER three or more dissociative symptoms, persistent reexpe-
riencing of trauma, marked avoidance of stimuli related to trauma, and marked anxiety or
increased arousal lasting at least two days and no more than four weeks.
Addiction - ANSWER A term applied to any substance , activity, behavior or object that
has become the sole focus of a person's life or that has begun to harm self or others physi-
cally, psychologically, or socially.
ADHD - ANSWER six or more symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and or impulsivity.
Adjustment Disorder - ANSWER maladaptive reaction to a psychosocial stressor. onset
within 3 months of stressor. impairment in social or occupational functioning.
Agoraphobia - ANSWER anxiety about being in situations or places from which escape
may be difficult or embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic symptoms oc-
cur.
Anorexia Nervosa - ANSWER eating disorder involving refusal to maintain a minimal nor-
mal body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed perception of one's body shape
or size, and, in females, amenorrhea.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ANSWER pattern of disregard for and violation of the
rights of others. >17 and must have a history of conduct disorder.
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, Amnestic Disorder - ANSWER development of memory impairment
Asperger's Disorder - ANSWER pervasive development disorder involving severe impair-
ment in social interactions and a restricted repertoire of behaviors with no substantial delays
in cognitive, language, or self-help skills.
Autistic Disorder - ANSWER pervasive development disorder characterized by qualitative
impairment in social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive and stereo-
typed behaviors.
Avoidant Personality Disorder - ANSWER pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of
inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development - ANSWER current developmental status
of infants and toddlers ages 1 to 42 months.
Beck Depression Inventory II - ANSWER measurement of the depth of depression and the
severity of complaints, symptoms, and concerns. ages 13+
Beck Hopelessness Scale - ANSWER measures suicidality ages 17+.
Bender-Gestalt II - ANSWER measure of visual-motor integration that is also used as a
screening tool for neuropsychological impairment.
Bereavement - ANSWER normal reaction to the death of a loved one. can include symp-
toms of a major depressive episode but does not include feelings of guilt, worthlessness, sig-
nificant psychomotor retardation, prolonged significant impairment in functioning or halluci-
nations.
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typical daily activities. useful for clients with physical disabilities and the elderly.
Acute Stress Disorder - ANSWER three or more dissociative symptoms, persistent reexpe-
riencing of trauma, marked avoidance of stimuli related to trauma, and marked anxiety or
increased arousal lasting at least two days and no more than four weeks.
Addiction - ANSWER A term applied to any substance , activity, behavior or object that
has become the sole focus of a person's life or that has begun to harm self or others physi-
cally, psychologically, or socially.
ADHD - ANSWER six or more symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and or impulsivity.
Adjustment Disorder - ANSWER maladaptive reaction to a psychosocial stressor. onset
within 3 months of stressor. impairment in social or occupational functioning.
Agoraphobia - ANSWER anxiety about being in situations or places from which escape
may be difficult or embarrassing or in which help may not be available if panic symptoms oc-
cur.
Anorexia Nervosa - ANSWER eating disorder involving refusal to maintain a minimal nor-
mal body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, disturbed perception of one's body shape
or size, and, in females, amenorrhea.
Antisocial Personality Disorder - ANSWER pattern of disregard for and violation of the
rights of others. >17 and must have a history of conduct disorder.
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, Amnestic Disorder - ANSWER development of memory impairment
Asperger's Disorder - ANSWER pervasive development disorder involving severe impair-
ment in social interactions and a restricted repertoire of behaviors with no substantial delays
in cognitive, language, or self-help skills.
Autistic Disorder - ANSWER pervasive development disorder characterized by qualitative
impairment in social interaction and communication, and restricted, repetitive and stereo-
typed behaviors.
Avoidant Personality Disorder - ANSWER pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of
inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
Bayley Scale of Infant and Toddler Development - ANSWER current developmental status
of infants and toddlers ages 1 to 42 months.
Beck Depression Inventory II - ANSWER measurement of the depth of depression and the
severity of complaints, symptoms, and concerns. ages 13+
Beck Hopelessness Scale - ANSWER measures suicidality ages 17+.
Bender-Gestalt II - ANSWER measure of visual-motor integration that is also used as a
screening tool for neuropsychological impairment.
Bereavement - ANSWER normal reaction to the death of a loved one. can include symp-
toms of a major depressive episode but does not include feelings of guilt, worthlessness, sig-
nificant psychomotor retardation, prolonged significant impairment in functioning or halluci-
nations.
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