Test 2 - Chapters 4-6 Flashcards
_________ is a physiological and emotional response to a real or perceived imminent threat to one’s well-being
Fear
_________ is a physiological and emotional response in anticipation of future threat (Hasn’t happened yet)
Anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Triggered by subjective (personal) ideas (sometimes), without evidence of objective threat.
Normal Anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Uncomfortable; with situational context.
Normal Anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Triggers adaptive responses.
Normal Anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Subsides as perceived uncertainty dissipates.
Normal Anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Triggered by subjective (personal) ideas, without evidence of objective threat.
Abnormal anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Uncomfortable; without situational context.
Abnormal anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Disproportionate and debilitating. (stop you in your tracks)
Abnormal anxiety
“Normal anxiety” vs. “Abnormal anxiety”
_________ Unrealistic or irrational by nature.
Persistent and impairing
Abnormal anxiety
_________ :
Group of disorders marked by excessive fear and anxiety
Free floating feelings of tension (not caused by anything in particular), apprehension, anxiety, worry and fear.
Anxiety Disorders
_________ :
Feelings may be persistent (constantly with you) or periodically experienced (often social situation or a phobia).
Not triggered by objective danger, but anxiety is severe and disruptive.
Anxiety Disorders
_________ an anxiety disorder marked by persistent and excessive feelings of anxiety and worry (apprehensive expectation), occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, about numerous events and activities (no specific trigger).
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
an anxiety disorder marked by persistent and excessive feelings of anxiety and worry, occurring more days than not for at least _________ , about numerous events and activities (no specific trigger).
6 months
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
Within a 6 month time period, _________ or more symptoms are experienced, some of which have been present more days than not for the past 6 months
three
Symptoms of _________ :
irritability, sleep disturbance, muscle tension, being easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, feeling “keyed up”, etc.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
_________ :
(Worried about most things most of the time)
(Does NOT generally avoid situations)
Generalized Anxiety Disorder:
_________ :
an anxiety disorder characterized by persistent, irrational, and intense fear of an object or situation, often accompanied by avoidance of the triggering object or situation.
Phobias
_________ :
Fear is triggered by clearly discernible object or situation, containing no evidence of real or objective threat.
Phobias
Phobias:
Only experience when confronted with the _________
specific phobia
Symptoms of _________ :
palpitations, sweating, trembling, choking sensation, dizziness, nausea, hyper-ventilation, and increased tension
Phobias
_________ :
Intense, irrational fears triggered by specific objects or situations that are not objectively threatening
Specific Phobias
_________ :
an anxiety disorder characterized by intense bouts of fear and anxiety triggered by exposure to social or performance situations
Social Anxiety Disorder
_________ :
an anxiety disorder in which a person is afraid to be in public places or situations from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or help unavailable if panic-like symptoms were to occur
Agoraphobia