Psychology 2030A/B Lecture Notes - Natural Environment, Exposure Therapy, Dream Interpretation

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: David Vollick

Document Summary

Anxiety, obsessive- compulsive, and trauma- and stressor- related disorders. A common emotion characterized by physical symptoms, future-oriented thoughts [not right now but what will happen tomorrow or in 5 minute time], and escape or avoidance behaviors (=worry) Occurs when people encounter a new situation or anticipate a life-changing event [can deal with it but some help/therapy may be needed] Usually time-limited and ends when the event is over. Activation of the sns (sympathetic nervous system) triggered by fear or stress. In textbook (figure 4. 3- negative reinforcement increases avoidance behavior and anxiety) Developmental age (little kid = separation anxiety that parents may not come back --> not natural if a 30yr old experience that) In textbook (table 4. 1- common fears at various developmental age) Group of disorders- heightened physical arousal, cognitive distress (worry), and behavioral avoidance of feared objects/ situations/ events. Woman hold it in and men find objects (ie. punching bag)