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Disorders That Are at the End of the Continuum of Behaviors

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Disorders that are at the end of the continuum of behaviors that begins with mild problems with emotional control and occasional impulsivity, then progresses to being called rambunctious, and finally moves to the extreme problematic level are referred to as


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Bipolar Disorder

A mental health disorder marked by extreme mood swings that include emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

OCD

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a mental health condition characterized by unwanted, repetitive thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that an individual feels compelled to perform.

Identical Twins

Twins who originate from the same fertilized egg, sharing 100% of their genetic material.

Phobia

An excessive and irrational fear reaction to a specific object, situation, or activity, often leading to avoidance behavior.

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