PSYC-1000 Chapter Notes -Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder
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Anxiety disorders: a category of disorders involving fear or nervousness that"s excessive, irrational, + maladaptive: among the most frequently diagnosed disorders in canada (~1 in 8 canadians, often occur with other disorders. Problematic behaviour patterns: e. g. excessive need to be in control of situations, people w/ anxiety tend to cope by . Limit self to safe + secure situations. Developing rigid habits: environments, activities, and ppl, ways of doing things to keep life, anxiety is evolutionarily advantageous. Attentional networks direct resources toward -ve, anxiety-related thoughts + stimuli (increases focus on anxiety) predictable + under control: behaviours evolve to help manage fear. Can limit freedom: generally anxiety is a part of the fof response. Varieties of anxiety disorders: differences b/w regular anxiety + anxiety disorders. Generalized anxiety disorder (gad): involves frequently elevated levels of anxiety, generally from the normal challenges + stressors of everyday life. Those with gad struggle to identify a specific reason(s) for anxiety.
