Question 6 - PD Vs Agoraphobia

Question 1

Elements of panic

Answer 1

• at least one unexpected panic attack
• anxiety about future panic attacks
• fear of consequences of physical sensations
• avoid situations that induce panic
• distress or impairment

Question 2

Elements of agoraphobia

Answer 2

• 6 months
• fear /anxiety of 2 or more situations
• fear that will not be able to escape in the event of panic
• avoid situations or endure with distress
• situation provokes fear/anxiety
• fear out of proportion to actual danger

Question 3

PD vs SAD and Phobia

Answer 3

PD: focus is on physical sensations and consequences of those

SAD: focus on negative evaluation by others
Phobia: external stimuli is the focus

Question 4

Agoraphobia vs. SAD and Phobia

Answer 4

Agoraphobia: focus on inability to escape during panic
SAD: negative evaluation by others
Phobia: can be only one situation and focus on external stimuli