PSY 354 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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The anxiety response what is happening physiologically in terms of the nervous system (autonomic, sympathetic, and parasympathetic nervous systems and what they do) (text) Physical- increased heart rate, fatigue, respiration, nausea, upset stomach, dizziness, blurred vision, dry mouth, tension, vomiting, sweating. When someone perceives or anticipates danger, fight or flight activates these mechanisms. Adrenaline is released, and the entire metabolism is used, leaving the person tired after. Cognitive- thoughts of being scared or hurt, self-critical thoughts, difficulty concentrating, images of harmed loved ones, blanking out, forgetfulness. Once fight or flight is activated brain is dedicated to finding threats. When no danger is discovered, thoughts turn inwards, making a person feel crazy. Behavioral- avoidance, crying/screaming, nail-biting, stuttering, twitching, clenched jaw, fidgeting. We want to attack, but we inhibit crazy behaviors, but they escape in other forms. Know enough about the symptoms of each anxiety disorder to distinguish them from the other anxiety disorders.
