PSYC 300 Study Guide - Dissociative Identity Disorder, Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Factitious Disorder
Document Summary
Acute stress disorder (shorter duration, less than one month) Function of anxiety: keep away from harm, increases attention and focus, energy, motivation. More women tend to have anxiety disorder with the exception of ocd, socialization may be a contribute factor. Commons in anxiety disorder: pattern of avoidance: panic attack. Nausea (this not fun) (4 or more, peak quickly, brief and intense) Most people will experience a panic attack at some point of their life. 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.
