ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question 1

The apprehension over an ANTICIPATED problem

Answer 1

Anxiety

Question 2

The reaction to IMMEDIATE danger

Answer 2

Fear - “flight or flight”

Question 3

The abrupt experience of INTENSE FEAR

Answer 3

Panic Attacks - palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, labored breathing, etc.

Question 4

Most common Psychiatric Disorder

Answer 4

Anxiety Disorders - Phobias are the most common

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General Criteria of Anxiety Disorders

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1. Must interfere with functioning w/ distress
2. Not caused by a drug or a medical condition
3. Distinct from another Anxiety Disorders

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Marked and disproportionate fear consistently triggered by SPECIFIC OBJECTS or situations

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Specific Phobia

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Persistent, unrealistically intense fear of SOCIAL SITUATIONS

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Social Anxiety Disorder

Question 8

Recurrent, uncued PANIC ATTACKS

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Panic Disorder

Question 9

This is a SUDDEN ATTACK of intense apprehension, terror, and feelings of impending doom, accompanied by at least 4 other symptoms

Answer 9

Panic Attack

Question 10

Anxiety about situations that are difficult to escape from, such as Trains, Bridges, or Long Road Trips. Symptoms last at least 6 months

Answer 10

Agoraphobia

Question 11

Refers to the cognitive tendency to chew on a problem and to be unable to let go

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Worry

Question 12

Accompanied by intense worrying, worrying about basically everything

Answer 12

Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)

Question 13

They are at TWICE AS LIKELY to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder

Answer 13

Women, lol

Question 14

Genes may ELEVATE risk for several different types of anxiety disorder

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Twin Studies

1. 20-40% Spec. Phobia, SAD, GAD and PTSD
2. About 50% for panic disorder

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Fear circuit activity in the BRAIN

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1. Amygdala - Active

2. Medial Prefrontal Cortex - Less Active

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Neurotransmitters

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1. Serotonin, GABA - Poor Functioning

2. Norepinephrine - higher than normal

Question 17

Role playing or small group or small group interaction

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Exposure

Question 18

Reducing safety behaviors

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Social Skills Training

Question 19

Real Life exposure

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In Vivo Exposure

Question 20

Exposure to SOMATIC SENSATIONS associated with panic attack in a safe setting

Answer 20

Panic Control Therapy

Question 21

Psychological treatment for AGORAPHOBIA

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Systematic exposure to feared situations

Question 22

Psychological treatment for GAD

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1. Relaxation training

2. Cognitive Behavioral Methods