ch 14 psychological disorders anxiety and ocd Flashcards
constant nervousness, unease, worry, restlessness
generalized anxiety disorder
intense fear for something specific
phobia
acute episodes of intense anxiety without aggravation, helpless fear in stressful events
panic disorder
chest pain, shaking/trembling, feeling disconnected from self or surroundings
panic attacks
disturbed sleep, muscle tension, irritability
anxiety
obsession with skin picking
excoriation
two treatments for ocd include….
cognitive therapy, medication
learned/conditioned
behavioral factor
misinterpret/distort harmless situations, negative schemas, intrusive thoughts
cognitive factor
difficulty regulating, sensitivity to anxiety
emotional factors
three neurotransmitters that affect anxiety and ocd
serotonin, gaba, glutamate
systematic desensitization, exposure therapy, flooding, Xanax
anxiety/OCD/PTSD treatments
caused by extreme stress —–> blindness, paralysis
conversion disorder (somatoform)
somatoform disorders can be both _______ and __________
voluntary and involuntary
psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, hypnosis
treatments for somatoform disorders