PSYCH 380 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Panic Disorder, Cognitive Restructuring, Agoraphobia
31 Oct 2016
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Ptsd: exposure to actual/threatened death injury or sexual violence. Separation anxiety disorder: a childhood disorder characterized by intense and inappropriate anxiety about being separated from home or caregivers. Social anxiety disorder: a fear of being observed by others while acting in a way that will be humiliating or embarrassing. Panic disorder: an anxiety disorder in which an individual has panic attacks on a recurrent basis or has constant apprehension and worry about the possibility of recurring attacks. Agoraphobia: intense anxiety triggered by the real or anticipated exposure to situations in which they may be unable to get help should they become incapacitated. Generalized anxiety disorder: an anxiety disorder characterized by anxiety and worry that is not associated with a particular object, situation, or event but seems to be a constant feature of a person"s day to day existence. Ocd: an anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions or compulsions that are inordinately time consuming or that cause significant distress or impairment.
