social anxiety disorder

Question 1

SAD includes panic attacks but how does it differ from panic disorder?

Answer 1

it is specifically social situations that trigger the anxiety (panic disorder has no known trigger)

Question 2

SAD is the ___ most common psychological disorder

Answer 2

3rd

Question 3

what are features of SAD that lead to a diagnosis?

Answer 3

distinct fear of social interactions, actively avoided or experienced with intense fear/anxiety, lasting more than 6 months, causes significant distress, affects all aspects of life

Question 4

what are symptoms of SAD?

Answer 4

palpitations, tremors, sweating, stomach ache, muscle tension, blushing

Question 5

list the theories of aetiology for SAD

Answer 5

biological factors, cognitive model, cognitive bias

Question 6

genetic influence more likely to be from _______ than inherited factors

Answer 6

vulnerability to developing a general anxiety disorder)

Question 7

there is a ______ link between anxiety and offspring developing SAD

Answer 7

familial

Question 8

there is evidence that children who exhibit a behaviourally inhibited temperament style are at ______ risk of SAD

Answer 8

increased

Question 9

Clarke and Wells (1995) cognitive theory:

give cognitive features of before a social interaction

Answer 9

detailed thinking about possible negative outcomes prior to the social interaction, memories of past failures, negative self imagery, predictions of poor performance, being rejected

Question 10

Clarke and Wells (1995) cognitive theory:

give cognitive features of during social interaction

Answer 10

somatic (blushing, sweating) and cognitive (mental blanks) > triggers further anxiety

Question 11

what are some of the safety behaviours that SAD sufferers engage in during social interaction?

Answer 11

avoid eye contact, not speaking to avoid being judged (prevent disconfirmation of false beliefs)

Question 12

Clarke and Wells (1995) cognitive theory:

give cognitive features after social interaction

Answer 12

overanalyse event, focus on anxious feelings and negative self perceptions > reinforces negative self feelings

Question 13

what 2 types of bias contribute to excessively negative predictions about future social events?

Answer 13

information processing bias and interpretation bias

Question 14

what are the different methods involved in CBT?

Answer 14

exposure therapy, social skills training, rehearsal and positive feedback, cognitive restructuring, remove safety behaviours