psych student syndrome psych students can develop a fear or belief that they have a disorder

• abnormal behavior is not qualitatively different from "normal" behavior
• unethical to diagnose someone outside of a medical/professional setting / as well for friends + family members

maladaptive thoughts, emotions, or behaviors are described as dysfunctional or maladaptive when they interfere with normal day-to-day life

anxiety thoughts, behaviors, emotions

• anxiety is maintained through continual avoidance and gradual increase in anxious feelings
• exposure (therapy) typically helps

+ psychoactive drugs change mood and pereption!!!!!!