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  • Lots of Neuro-Psych Terms
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• Depression Related Terms

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• Basilar Artery

A major artery that supplies blood to the brain. Spasms of this artery can result in anxiety or panic attacks.



• Battle Fatigue

An old name for PTSD



• Behavior Modification

Techniques based on learning theory that are used to change behavior.



• Behavioral Perspective

The view that learning is central in determining and maintaining human behavior.



• Behavioral Sciences

Branch of science that focuses on the study of human behavior that includes the disciplines of psychology, sociology, and anthropology.



• Behavioral Therapy (BT)

A form of psychotherapy in which the person learns to gain control of anxiety through exposure and relaxation techniques. Based on principles of learning theory.



• Biofeedback

Therapy technique in which person is taught to control bodily processes that are not normally considered to be under voluntary control, for example, heart rate and skin temperature.



• Biological Clocks

Each species has characteristic cyclic patterns of sleep, activity, and metabolism.



• Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder in which the person experiences both manic and depressive episodes.



• Blood Injury Phobia

Fear of the sight of blood or injury.



• BPD

Bipolar depression (see bipolar disorder)



• Breathing Exercise

A variety of different exercises can be used to breath in a more calm manner in order to reduce stress.



• Brief Psychotherapy

Short term therapy of 8 to 12 sessions with a focus on restoring previous functioning and providing emotional support.



• Brontophobia

Fear of thunder.



• BT

Behavior therapy.



• Bulimia Nervosa

Recurrent episodes of binge eating that is often experienced as out of control and is often accompanied by efforts to purge (e.g., vomit) in order to prevent weight gain.