List and Briefly Explain the Six General Job Categories for Correctional

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Essay

List and briefly explain the six general job categories for correctional officers.

Identify the rituals and behaviors associated with OCD.

Understand the psychological basis for certain OCD behaviors, specifically related to memory and trust.

Describe the onset and characteristics of different types of alcoholism.

Understand the role of dopamine and other neurological aspects in addiction.

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Definitions:

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by obsessions (intrusive thoughts) and compulsions (repeated behaviors) that aims to relieve anxiety.

Bipolar Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by extreme mood swings, including emotional highs (mania or hypomania) and lows (depression).

Clinical Psychologist

A professional specializing in diagnosing and treating mental illness, emotional disturbances, and dysfunctional behavior through psychotherapy and behavioral interventions.

Depression

A common and serious mood disorder that negatively affects how you feel, think, and handle daily activities, characterized by persistent sadness and loss of interest.