PSYCH 2AP3 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Serotonin Transporter, Grey Matter, Neurotransmitter

• School: McMaster University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYCH 2AP3
• Professor: Geoffrey Hall

Document Summary

Fear reaction to immediate or present threat, reaction to a specific stimulus. Anxiety future oriented emotion, characterized by elevated apprehension and lack of control. Worry the cognitive components of anxiety, involving thoughts about possible negative outcomes that are difficult to control. Children have many more fears than generally anticipated, causing anxiety. Every child learns to identify and cope with arousal from these fears, learning to regulate emotion and become more independent or autonomous. Definition: excessive anxiety about separation from a major attachment figure and/or home. Onset: symptoms present for 4 weeks and occur before age of 18. Prevalence: 3% - 12% (higher in children than adolescents) Comorbidity: often meet criteria for generalized anxiety disorder, show a greater risk for panic disorder and agoraphobia. Definition: persistent fear that is excessive or unreasonable, cued by the presence or anticipation of a specific object or situation.