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A general term referring to stress-related diseases.  

The science that attempts to relate the characteristics of physical stimuli to the sensory experience they produce. The study of mental processes in relationship to physical processes.  

Pertains to the dependence of some psychological attribute of sensory experience upon a dimension of physical stimulation, e.g., the dependence of brightness on the intensity of visual stimulation.  

Drugs used in the treatment of mental illness.  

An unusual tendency to rebel against socially exacted standards of behavior. A person with a long-term mental disorder characterised by antisocial and often violent behaviour. Any disease of the mind; it may be congenital or acquired. Any mental disease, especially one associated with defective character or personality.  

A psychologist, psychiatrist, or biochemist who conducts research into the nature and causes of mental and emotional disorders.  

A personality disorder characterized by antisocial reactions. One who possesses little ethical or moral development and find it difficult to adhere to social mores. Referring to psychopaths or psychopathy. Psychopathic disorder is defined by the Mental Health Act 1983 as a persistent disorder or disability of mind (whether or not including significant impairment of intelligence)…

A person who commits antisocial acts without a sense of guilt or remorse, and who willingly repeats them. Person with a personality disorder in which behavior is antisocial and, in the extreme, may be criminal; also called sociopath. A person who behaves in an antisocial way and shows little or no guilt for antisocial acts…

Behavior pathology in which anxiety plays a part, hysteria; psychasthenia.  

A seizure characterized by inappropriate behavior such as lip-smacking, and chewing psychomotor attacks.