Abnormal Behavior - Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
Fear
A
Central nervous system response to a threat to themselves
2
Q
Anxiety
A
Response to vague threat or danger
3
Q
General Anxiety
A
*Persistent feelings of anxiety and worry over events and activities
*Reduced quality of life
*Racial differences
4
Q
GAD symptoms
A
*Edginess
*Fatigue
*Sleep issues
*Irritability
5
Q
Drugs in the 50’s lead to
A
Sedative hypnotics which leads to antipsych meds
6
Q
Agoraphobia
A
Panic attacks
Trapped
Avoidance
7
Q
Panic attacks include at least 4 symptoms
A
Fast heart
Tingling
Short breath
Sweat
Dizzy
Faint
8
Q
DSM disorders
A
Trichotillomania: hair pulling
Excoriation Disorder: Skin Picking
