Chapter 5: Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders Flashcards
Anxiety
Is a negative mood state characterized by bodily
symptoms of physical tension and by APPREHENSION ABOUT THE FUTURE.
An immediate alarm reaction to danger
Fear
Panic
A sudden overwhelming reaction.
It is defined as
an abrupt experience of intense fear or
acute discomfort.
Panic Attack
Expected (cued) panic attack
A panic attack happens in specific situations but not anywhere else.
Unexpected (uncued) panic attack
Happens if you don’t have a clue when
or where the next attack will occur
A _______________ is an abrupt experience of intense
fear or acute discomfort accompanied by physical symptoms, such as chest pain and shortness of breath
a. panic attack
b. comorbidity
c. expected
d. fear
A. Panic Attack
_______________ life events can trigger biological and
psychological vulnerabilities to anxiety.
a. Traumatic
b. Stressful
c. Depressing
d. Significant
B. Stressful
How can we differentiate GAD from any Anxiety Disorders
GAD consists of excessive worrying.
Social Anxiety Phobia
All experiences marked by
fear or anxiety focused on one or more social or performance
situations.