PSY240H1S Introduction to Abnormal Psychology
... • marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by a specific object or situation • exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response (e.g., a panic attack) • phobic situation/object is avoided or endured with intense anxiety and distress ...
... • marked and persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by a specific object or situation • exposure to the phobic stimulus almost invariably provokes an immediate anxiety response (e.g., a panic attack) • phobic situation/object is avoided or endured with intense anxiety and distress ...
Anxiety Disorders - Perfectionism and Psychopathology Lab
... Differ from other disorders in that source of anxiety is external Extremely debilitating: May reexperience event for months, years, ...
... Differ from other disorders in that source of anxiety is external Extremely debilitating: May reexperience event for months, years, ...
Document
... - extreme mood changes - high to low for no apparent reason - chemical imbalance in the brain ...
... - extreme mood changes - high to low for no apparent reason - chemical imbalance in the brain ...
Chapter Outline - Cengage Learning
... such as a pounding heart and fear of losing control. There are three types of attacks: (1) situationally bound (occurring in response to a stimulus); (2) situationally predisposed (usually occurring in response to a stimulus); and (3) unexpected attacks. Most attacks are of the first two types. In t ...
... such as a pounding heart and fear of losing control. There are three types of attacks: (1) situationally bound (occurring in response to a stimulus); (2) situationally predisposed (usually occurring in response to a stimulus); and (3) unexpected attacks. Most attacks are of the first two types. In t ...
Abnormal Behavior
... that includes the belief that something terrible is going to happen - Can cause heart palpitations, shortness of breath, trembling or dizziness - 1 in 75 people has this disorder ...
... that includes the belief that something terrible is going to happen - Can cause heart palpitations, shortness of breath, trembling or dizziness - 1 in 75 people has this disorder ...
Panic Disorders
... The most widely used forms of treatment for panic disorder are drug therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Drugs commonly used to treat depression, called antidepressant drugs, also have antianxiety and antipanic effects. The term “antidepressants” may be something of a misnomer since these drugs ...
... The most widely used forms of treatment for panic disorder are drug therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. Drugs commonly used to treat depression, called antidepressant drugs, also have antianxiety and antipanic effects. The term “antidepressants” may be something of a misnomer since these drugs ...
Anxiety, Somatoform, Dissociative Disorders and Stress
... – Other phobias are generalized from a traumatic experience like a fear of cotton balls after an attack by white chickens – Most phobias do not have a specific triggering event and most likely result from an operant conditioning reinforcement of an anxiety producing or reducing event ...
... – Other phobias are generalized from a traumatic experience like a fear of cotton balls after an attack by white chickens – Most phobias do not have a specific triggering event and most likely result from an operant conditioning reinforcement of an anxiety producing or reducing event ...
Somatoform Disorders
... – The person will not be able to move their arms, see, feel, etc. but there is no biological cause – The diagnosis of conversion disorder is rare, occurring in only 2% of the population – Usually appears in adolescence or early adulthood (but can occur at any age) – Conversion disorder seems to appe ...
... – The person will not be able to move their arms, see, feel, etc. but there is no biological cause – The diagnosis of conversion disorder is rare, occurring in only 2% of the population – Usually appears in adolescence or early adulthood (but can occur at any age) – Conversion disorder seems to appe ...
Pediatric Psychiatry
... hyperactivity – fidgets, leaves seat, ↑ runs/climbs, on the “go”, xs talking, can’t play quietly impulsivity- blurts out, interrupts, problems waiting turn interferes with functioning: academic, family, social ...
... hyperactivity – fidgets, leaves seat, ↑ runs/climbs, on the “go”, xs talking, can’t play quietly impulsivity- blurts out, interrupts, problems waiting turn interferes with functioning: academic, family, social ...
Anxiety and Somatoform Disorders
... Trauma and stressor-related disorders A. Posttraumatic stress disorder: A maladaptive reaction to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence characterized by problems such as recurrent intrusive memories of the event, flashbacks, fear of stimuli associated with the event, nega ...
... Trauma and stressor-related disorders A. Posttraumatic stress disorder: A maladaptive reaction to actual or threatened death, serious injury, or sexual violence characterized by problems such as recurrent intrusive memories of the event, flashbacks, fear of stimuli associated with the event, nega ...
Depression and Anxiety—Double Trouble
... people with depression also experience anxiety, which can include excessive worrying, heart palpitations, sweating and stomach ills. These individuals are coping with two problems at the same time. When this occurs, symptoms can be more severe, and the road to recovery can be even more difficult tha ...
... people with depression also experience anxiety, which can include excessive worrying, heart palpitations, sweating and stomach ills. These individuals are coping with two problems at the same time. When this occurs, symptoms can be more severe, and the road to recovery can be even more difficult tha ...
PSYCHOPATHOLOGY OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY
... chemical imbalances in the brain personal distress ...
... chemical imbalances in the brain personal distress ...
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... Chapter 16 – Psychological Disorders 1. Why is it difficult to draw a line between normal and abnormal behavior? 2. What are some problems with defining abnormality as any deviation from the majority? 3. According to the adjustment definition of normal, what type of person would be “abnormal”? 4. Ho ...
... Chapter 16 – Psychological Disorders 1. Why is it difficult to draw a line between normal and abnormal behavior? 2. What are some problems with defining abnormality as any deviation from the majority? 3. According to the adjustment definition of normal, what type of person would be “abnormal”? 4. Ho ...
Chapter 14 Powerpoint
... • Phobias – irrational, persistent fear of an abject, situation, or social activity • Social Phobias – fear of interacting with others or social situations • Specific Phobias – fear of objects or specific situations or events • Agoraphobia – fear of being in a place or situation ...
... • Phobias – irrational, persistent fear of an abject, situation, or social activity • Social Phobias – fear of interacting with others or social situations • Specific Phobias – fear of objects or specific situations or events • Agoraphobia – fear of being in a place or situation ...
File - Pharmacology (HOME)
... ineffective ego defense mechanisms Cognitive: faulty/distorted or counterproductive thinking patterns result in anxiety o Agoraphobia Fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult Not wanting to leave home or having exact routine Typically not socializing/interac ...
... ineffective ego defense mechanisms Cognitive: faulty/distorted or counterproductive thinking patterns result in anxiety o Agoraphobia Fear of being in places or situations from which escape might be difficult Not wanting to leave home or having exact routine Typically not socializing/interac ...
Abnormal Psychology
... performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to the possible scrutiny of others. The individual fears they will act in a way that is embarrassing or show anxiety symptoms. Exposure to the situation almost always provokes an anxiety reaction, which may be a situation- ...
... performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to the possible scrutiny of others. The individual fears they will act in a way that is embarrassing or show anxiety symptoms. Exposure to the situation almost always provokes an anxiety reaction, which may be a situation- ...
The DSM-V
... disorders and problems. Anxiety isn’t limited to anxiety disorders. • Somatoform disorders are physical symptoms with psychological origins. • Hypochondriasis is a preoccupation that you have a serious physical disease despite no evidence. ...
... disorders and problems. Anxiety isn’t limited to anxiety disorders. • Somatoform disorders are physical symptoms with psychological origins. • Hypochondriasis is a preoccupation that you have a serious physical disease despite no evidence. ...
Anxiety Disorders
... – Amnesia + flight to a diff. environment – last from days to decades – New identity possibly est. – Escape from conflict ...
... – Amnesia + flight to a diff. environment – last from days to decades – New identity possibly est. – Escape from conflict ...
Unit13
... Fear of being in places/situations from which one can’t escape, or in which help might not be available if panic symptoms should occur Onset in the 20s or 30s; persists for many years Impairment can be severe and cause the individual to be confined to his/her home ...
... Fear of being in places/situations from which one can’t escape, or in which help might not be available if panic symptoms should occur Onset in the 20s or 30s; persists for many years Impairment can be severe and cause the individual to be confined to his/her home ...
Psychological Disorders When is behavior likely to be labeled as
... What role do obsessive thoughts play in anxiety? What role do compulsive behaviors play in anxiety? Why are some people more vulnerable to PTSD? How does knowing that there is a relationship between temperament and long term phobias illustrate the role of genetic predispositions in the development o ...
... What role do obsessive thoughts play in anxiety? What role do compulsive behaviors play in anxiety? Why are some people more vulnerable to PTSD? How does knowing that there is a relationship between temperament and long term phobias illustrate the role of genetic predispositions in the development o ...
Psychological Disorders
... repeatedly pop up in the mind. A compulsion is a repeatedly strong feeling of “needing” to carry out an action, even though it doesn’t feel like it makes sense. When is it a “disorder”? ...
... repeatedly pop up in the mind. A compulsion is a repeatedly strong feeling of “needing” to carry out an action, even though it doesn’t feel like it makes sense. When is it a “disorder”? ...
Abnormal Psychology LECTURE 1 - Introduction What is abnormal
... Currently the dominant model in psychology What we think influences what we feel and do Maladjustment results from: Interpretation of experiences (making them consistent with your core negative beliefs) Cognitive biases (selective attention, catastrophizing – i.e. interpreting events negat ...
... Currently the dominant model in psychology What we think influences what we feel and do Maladjustment results from: Interpretation of experiences (making them consistent with your core negative beliefs) Cognitive biases (selective attention, catastrophizing – i.e. interpreting events negat ...