Define Alcoholism and Fully Compare and Contrast the Two Types

question 6

Essay

Define alcoholism and fully compare and contrast the two types.Be sure to include biological factors that were covered in your reading.

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Definitions:

Hypochondriasis

Now known as illness anxiety disorder, it's an obsessive worry about having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance and lack of diagnostic evidence.

Psychasthenia

An obsolete psychological term once used to describe a condition with symptoms including excessive doubts, compulsions, obsessions, and anxieties.

Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2)

A widely used psychometric test for assessing personality traits and psychopathology.

Projective Test

A type of personality test designed to let a person respond to ambiguous stimuli, ideally revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.