PSYC 300 Study Guide - Panic Attack, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia
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Nausea (this not fun) (4 or more, peak quickly, brief and intense) Most people will experience a panic attack at some point. Panic attack can occur in many anxiety disorders. (not just panic disorder) Recurrent unexpected panic attack (2 or more) Plus or more > 1 month: persistent concern about having another attack, worry about the implication (heart problem, losing my mind, significant change in behavior avoidance agoraphobia. Anxiety about being in places from which escape might be difficult (or embarrassing) or help may not be available in the event of having a panic attack or panic- like symptoms. Situations are avoided or endured with significant distress. Some evidence runs in families (true of anxiety in general) No panic co2 no panic attack: cognitive theory. Intense anxiety or even panic attacks when expose: agoraphobia, social phobia, specific phobia. Fear is that they will embarrass or humiliate themselves. Pattern avoidance: situational- public speaking exposure, generalized all social situations.
