PSYC 210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Eye Movement Desensitization And Reprocessing, Natural Environment, Agoraphobia
21 Mar 2018
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When you are stressed or afraid, this brain region, called the ______________, receives increased norepinephrine from the ______________ and in turn sends excitatory signals to the. ______________, thereby initating the stress response of the ______________: amygdala; locus coerelus;hypothalamus; hpa axis. What types of psychotherapy have gained support for the treatment of anxiety disorders? (select all that apply: cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure therapy. Why might psychotherapy be preferred over pharmacological treatments? (select all that apply: fewer side effects, time-limited treatment with the potential for lasting effects. Must have 4 or more of these symptoms at the same time, reaching peak intensity at 10 min. Presence of a panic attack is not sufficient for the presence of panic disorder. They can occur in other disorders like depression. Approximately 25% of the population will have one panic attack in their life. Key factor fear of subsequent panic attacks. Unexpected panic attacks can happen in absence of a clear trigger.
