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What is repetitive behavior?

Repetitive behaviour would be performing the same action or in the same manner or state of mind over and over again. For example, an abusive parent that hits their child over and over again in different situations has Repetitive Behaviour. One that hits their child just once, does not. It can mean you keep doing the same thing again and again.


How many mental disorders are there?

There are many disorders (Here are some I can name): Anorexia- Where the person starves themselves. Bulimia- Consuming large amounts of food and throwing it up. Binge eating disorder- Eating a lot without throwing up. Conduct disorders- Where the rights of others are violated, which means that people with this disorder would lie, mistreat other property, and be violent along with other symptoms and such. Schizophrenia- The person has no contact with reality and can't tell the difference between real and fake events. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)- Don't feel like giving a definition. Then there are Anxiety Disorders:Phobias Obsessive-compulsive disorder Panic disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder There are also Mood Disorders: Clinical depression Bipolar disorder And last but not least there are Personality Disorders: Antisocial personality disorder Borderline personality disorder Passive-aggressive personality disorder Avoidant Personality Disorder Dependent Personality Disorder Histrionic Personality Disorder Narcissistic Personality Disorder


Why would someone have traumatic intrusive thoughts and memories over something that truly is trivial?

The thoughts are probably not entirely about the trivial thing, but are part of a larger mental condition. Intrusive thoughts are common with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and attention-deficit disorder. If you have such thoughts, you should schedule a visit to a professional therapist or even a psychiatrist to see what's causing them.


What does a particular course of conduct become when it is followed again and again?

A particular course of conduct that is followed again and again becomes a habit. Habits are automatic behaviors that are reinforced through repetition, making them easier and more natural to carry out over time.


What is the difference between a developmental delay and a developmental deficit or disorder?

A developmental delay refers to a child not meeting typical milestones within an expected timeframe, whereas a developmental deficit or disorder typically implies a more permanent impairment in functioning. A delay may catch up over time with appropriate interventions, while a deficit or disorder may require ongoing support or therapy.

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I've been told that that's a disorder I have a aunt who washes her sheets every day.


What disease makes you want to go to the toilet over and over again?

Aids


Can you put tendency into a sentence please?

You have a tendency to do things over and over again.


Is there a term for a person who likes things to be right?

type A personality or try ocd (over compulsive disorder)


How do you learn a script of by heart?

just read and recite over and over and over again - PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT!


Do things move from a state of order to a state of disorder?

Yes, according to the second law of thermodynamics, things tend to move from a state of order to a state of disorder over time. This is known as the principle of entropy, where systems naturally progress towards a state of higher disorder and lower energy.


Why did the great famine occur?

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Can brain cancer make you shout things over and over again but not knowing that your doing so?

no.


What do you do to get up levels on Club Penguin?

there is no levels u just do things over and over again