ANXIETY Flashcards
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anxiety
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- many different types
- the experience of strong and/or frequent anxiety or fear
- most common in teens
2
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anxiety disorders include
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- phobias
- panic disorder
- OCD
- PTSD
- generalized anxiety disorder (GAD)
- social phobia
3
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biological level
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- fight or flight response much more active
- can be genetic
4
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biological symptoms
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- headaches
- trembling
- hot flushes
- sweating
5
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basic process level
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- classical conditioning can shape some aspects of anxious responses
- interpretation bias (perceive info from others as negative towards themselves)
- often memory is impaired due to inattention to task as they are worrying
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basic process level symptoms
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- magnify threats
- worrisome thoughts
- hypersensitive to criticism
- avoidance
7
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person level
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- takes into account peoples past experiences, personality style, attitudes, beliefs and stress management skills
- women are more likely to be diagnosed than men
8
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person level symptoms
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- unable to cope
- not confident, focused on perceived threats
- high-stress levels
- neuroticism
9
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socio-cultural level
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can develop from a traumatic event
- war
- abuse
- poverty
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socio-cultural level symptoms
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- fast-paced lives
- avoidance
- environmental stressors
- lack of family support
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treatments
BIOLOGICAL
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anti-anxiety medication
- most common: benzodiazepines
- promotes relaxation and reduces muscle tension
12
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treatments
BASIC PROCESS
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cognitive behavioral therapy
- recognizes how the way we think and behave affects the way we feel
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treatments
PERSON
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assertiveness training
- aims to help people come more assertive as anxiety can be caused due to a lack of confidence
- ‘i’ statement exercises
14
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treatments
SOCIO-CULTURAL
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support groups
