PSYC 1010 Study Guide - Final Guide: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Abnormal Psychology

• School: York University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1010
• Professor: Myriam Mongrain

Document Summary

Abnormal psychology : distress is present, behaviour is unusual, impaired functioning. Neurotic: distressing problem but person can still function normally and is coherent. Fear is a normal reaction to a known, external source of danger. Phobias are abnormal reactions to a known, external source of danger. In anxiety, the reactions are similar but the source of danger is not known, recognized, or it is inadequate to account for the symptoms. Generalized anxiety disorder (5%): symptoms of anxiety for at least 6 months, excessive worry, restlessness, sleep disturbances. Panic disorder (11%): recurrent and unexpected panic attacks, intense dread, chest pain, choking, fear of going crazy or dying, shaking, nausea, shortness of breath, feeling dizzy or out of breath, Social anxiety (3-13%): fear in social situations where possibly exposed to scrutiny, afraid of humiliation or embarrassment that will lead to rejection, social situations are avoided or endured with intense fear, causes distress and/or impairment in function.