Describe The Main Characteristics Of The Anxiety Disorder (B) Name And Describe Four Anxiety Disorders?
PSYC 100: Introduction to Psychology
Study Guide for Exam 4
Chapters 12, 14, &15
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(a) Briefly describe the main characteristics of the anxiety disorder and (b) name and (c) describe four anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety. There are 5 principle types of anxiety disorders:
Generalized anxiety disorder – chronic, high level of anxiety not tied to any specific threat.
Phobic disorder – persistent irrational fear of object or situation that presents no danger.
Panic disorder – recurrent attacks of overwhelming anxiety that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder – persistent uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to engage in senseless rituals (compulsion)
Post-traumatic stress disorder – enduring psychological disturbance attributed to the experience of a major traumatic event.
2. Describe the four criteria used to determine whether a behavior is abnormal or not. (Here make sure you are telling me what it is and providing examples of each).
The four “Ds”
Deviance – Behavior that deviates from culturally accepted norm. When these standards and expectations are violated, one may be considered mentally
Study Guide for Exam 4
Chapters 12, 14, &15
The following Study Guide is to be used as a tool to help you guide your studying through the chapters covered for this exam. There may be information covered in this study guide that is not on your exam or information on the exam which is not covered on this study guide. Remember, you are responsible for all information in the text and class, including videos, lecture and discussions. However, having a solid understanding on all areas covered on this study guide should leave you well prepared for the exam. Remember, my exams are going to ask you to apply the knowledge you have, not just regurgitate definitions. Nevertheless, I am assuming that you will learn the terminology in order to apply it later …show more content…
(a) Briefly describe the main characteristics of the anxiety disorder and (b) name and (c) describe four anxiety disorders
Anxiety disorders are a class of disorders marked by feelings of excessive apprehension and anxiety. There are 5 principle types of anxiety disorders:
Generalized anxiety disorder – chronic, high level of anxiety not tied to any specific threat.
Phobic disorder – persistent irrational fear of object or situation that presents no danger.
Panic disorder – recurrent attacks of overwhelming anxiety that occurs suddenly and unexpectedly.
Obsessive-compulsive disorder – persistent uncontrollable intrusions of unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and urges to engage in senseless rituals (compulsion)
Post-traumatic stress disorder – enduring psychological disturbance attributed to the experience of a major traumatic event.
2. Describe the four criteria used to determine whether a behavior is abnormal or not. (Here make sure you are telling me what it is and providing examples of each).
The four “Ds”
Deviance – Behavior that deviates from culturally accepted norm. When these standards and expectations are violated, one may be considered mentally