CHAP 5 Flashcards
a negative mood state characterized by bodily symptoms of physical tension and by apprehension about the future
ANXIETY
an immediate emotional reaction to current danger characterized by strong escapist action tendencies and a surge in the SNS of the ANS; triggers fight or flight response
FEAR
future oriented mood state that is characterized by apprehension because we can’t predict or control upcoming events
ANXIETY
an experience of the alarm response of fear when there’s nothing to be afraid of (you experience fear without an actual stimulus)
PANIC
an abrupt experience of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms that usually include heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness
PANIC ATTACK
numbness or tingling sensation in
PARESTHESIAS