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Healthy Behaviors Of The Integumentary System
Social phobia is a persistent and irrational fear of situations that may involve scrutiny or judgment by others, such as parties and other social events.
Alternative Names
Phobia - social; Social anxiety disorder
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
People with social phobias fear and avoid situations in which they may be subject to the scrutiny of others. It may begin in adolescence and may be associated with overprotective parents or limited social opportunities. Males and females are...
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Family Support System for Alzheimer's Behavior Problems
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Immune System Woes Could Trigger Behavioral Problems
In a recent study, scientists were able to cure mice of an obsessive-compulsive condition known as "hair-pulling disorder" by altering their immune... Read more »
Confusion
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Confusion is the inability to think with your usual speed or clarity, including feeling disoriented and having difficulty paying attention,... Read more »
Safe driving for teens
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Alternative NamesDriving and teenagers; Teens and safe driving; Automobile safety - teenage driversInformationLearning to drive is a major rite of... Read more »
Temper tantrums
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Temper tantrums are unpleasant and disruptive behaviors or emotional outbursts. They often occur in response to unmet needs or desires. Tantrums are... Read more »
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Behavioral Managemen...
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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