Chapter 2 Flashcards
How common are anxiety disorders?
30% of the population will experience an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.
What is the hidden cost of anxiety?
Reduced quality of life
What is fear?
A present-oriented emotion arising from a perceived threat
What is anxiety?
A future-oriented emotion arising from a perceived threat
Must we experience anxiety and fear?
Both are necessary parts of the human experience and help motivate us and keep us safe
When is anxiety problematic?
When it interferes with your life
What is a panic attack?
A sudden rush of fear
What is panic disorder?
Recurring panic attacks coupled with worry/anxiety about when the next attack will occur
What is a phobia?
A strong fear and extreme avoidance of a stimulus
What is social anxiety disorder?
Intense fear of embarrassment or humiliation resulting in avoidance of social situations
What are obsessions?
Recurring thoughts, impulses, and imagery that evoke anxiety
What are compulsions?
Repeated ritualistic behaviors or mental acts
What is generalized anxiety disorder?
Extreme worry over everyday matters, impairing functioning
What are the similarities between anxiety disorders?
- All have a trigger
- Anxiety and fear ebb and flow
- No difference in form or substance in the fear or anxiety
- Similar treatments improve symptoms
- Problematic avoidance
How often do people fit neatly into one category of anxiety disorder?
Rarely
