Social Anxiety Disorder

Question 1

What is the lifetime prevalence of SAD in western countered

Answer 1

7-13% Furmark 2002

Question 2

What did Wittchen et al. suggest the male female ratio of SAD is

Answer 2

2:1

F/M

Question 3

What may provoke anxiety (SAD)

Answer 3

Explore to feared social scenarios

Question 4

Exposure to feared social situations leads to…

Answer 4

A panic attack

Question 5

What are SAD symptoms split into

Answer 5

Physical
Cognitive
Emotional
Behavioural

Question 6

Describe physical symptoms of SAD

Answer 6

Swearing
Trembling
Blushing
Heart palpitations

Question 7

Describe cognitive symptoms of SAD

Answer 7

Individuals may become convinced others will notice their weakness and will be judged as weak, stupid etc

Question 8

Describe emotional symptoms of SAD

Answer 8

Feel fearful

Panicky

Question 9

Describe behavioural symptoms of SAD

Answer 9

Engage in safety behaviours (avoidance)

Question 10

What biological differences are thought to correlate with SAD

Answer 10

Hyperactivity in amygdala and insula

Question 11

What do beta blockers do in SAD

Answer 11

Decrease the effect of adrenaline and active symptoms

Question 12

Which drug is likely to cause an repent issue in SAD

Answer 12

BZ

Question 13

What is a weakness of using MAOIS in SAD

Answer 13

Dietary restrictions

Physical side effects

Question 14

Name a SSRI

Answer 14

Paraozetine

Question 15

What do SSRI’s do in SAD

Answer 15

They help to decrease fear and help co morbid depression and GAD. They improve social and work life.

Question 16

What do the behavioural model say about the development of SAD

Answer 16

Perceived social embarrassment or humiliation (classical conditioning)