Chapter 5: Anxiety Disorders Flashcards
1
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Anxiety
A
An unpleasant feeling of fear and apprehension accompanied by increased physiological arousal
Adaptive/normal
Short-lived
NOT dangerous
2
Q
Three-systems model of Anxiety
A
- Physical (physiological change)
- Thoughts (worrying)
- Behaviors (avoiding certain situations)
3
Q
When does Anxiety become a problem?
A
- Inappropriate
- Unrealistic or excessive perceptions of danger
- Chronic (effecting for more than 6 months)
- Extremely upsetting for the individual
- Interfering with the person’s day-to-day life