Social Anxiety Flashcards
1
Q
What is anxiety disorder?
A
disabling disorder that impairs normal functioning
2
Q
Physical symptoms of SAD
A
heart palpitations, dizziness, trembles
3
Q
Cognitive symptoms of SAD
A
thinks they will be judged and criticised by others
4
Q
Behavioural symptoms of SAD
A
safety behaviours
5
Q
What are safety behaviours?
A
avoidance, gaze avoidance, rehearse speech
6
Q
Treatment of SAD
A
SSRIs and CBT
7
Q
Clark and Wells model of SAD
A
extensive use of safety behaviours and use of negative internal thoughts to make themselves believe that they are portrayed in a negative view
8
Q
Comorbidity of SAD
A
30% have social anxiety as their primary concern
