Chapter 15.3

Question 1

Anxiety disorders

Answer 1

a category of disorders involving fear or nervousness that is excessive, irrational, and maladaptive

Question 2

generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 2

frequently elevated levels of anxiety, generally from the normal challenges and stress of everyday life

Question 3

panic disorder

Answer 3

an anxiety disorder marked by occasional episodes of sudden intense fear.

Question 4

agoraphobia

Answer 4

resulting from an intense fear of having a panic attack in public. as a result the individual may begin to avoid public places.

Question 5

social anxiety disorders

Answer 5

a very strong fear of being judged by others or being embarrassed or humiliated in public.

Question 6

exposure

Answer 6

the person is repeatedly, in stages, exposed to the object of their fear so they can work past their emotional reactions

Question 7

obsessive compulsive disorder

Answer 7

individuals are plagued by unwanted, inappropriate, and persistent thoughts (obsessions) and tend to engage in repetitive almost ritualistic behaviours.

Question 8

major depression

Answer 8

a disorder marked by prolonged periods of sadness, feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness, social withdrawal, and cognitive and physical sluggishness.

Question 9

Bipolar Disorder

Answer 9

characterized by extreme highs and lows in mood, motivation and energy