15.3 Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Depressive Disorders Flashcards
Anxiety disorders
a category of disorders involving fear or nervousness that is excessive, irrational, and maladaptive
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
Involves frequently elevated levels of anxiety, generally from the normal challenges and stresses of everyday life
Panic disorder
an anxiety disorder marked by occasional episodes of sudden, very intense fear
Panic attacks
brief moments of extreme anxiety that include a rush of physical activity paired with frightening thoughts
Agoraphobia
an intense fear of having a panic attack in public; as a result of this fear, the individual may begin to avoid public settings and increasingly isolate themselves
Phobia
a severe, irrational fear of very specific object or situation
Specific phobia
an intense fear of a specific object, activity, or organism
Social anxiety disorder
a very strong fear of being judged by others or being embarrassed or humiliated in public
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
plagued by unwanted, inappropriate and persistent thoughts (obsessions), and engage in repetitive, often quite ritualistic behaviours (compulsions)
Major depression
a disorder marked by prolonged periods of sadness, feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, social withdrawal, and cognitive and physical sluggishness
Diathesis-stress model
the interaction between a genetic predisposition for a disorder and life stress
Bipolar disorder
characterized by extreme highs and lows in mood, motivation, and energy
