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What is the largest psych. disorder category?
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Anxiety disorders.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder
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Def: Excessive worry accompanied by (3+) -restlessness -fatigue -concentration problems -irritability -muscle tension -sleep disorders
Prev: 3.1% Amer. Etio: mild-modest heritability, life stressors, childhood trauma |
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Phobia Disorder
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Def: persistent/marked fear response targeted toward specific object, activities, situations. Goes beyond natural fear
Prev: 15.5% Amer. Etio: heredity, temperament, conditioning. *can be effectively treated* |
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Panic Disorder
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Def: sudden occurance of multiple psych. and physical symptoms that create extreme fear.
-Agoraphobia: fear of public places due to possibility of panic attacks Prev: 8-12% Amer Etio: modest heredity, brain |
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What is a panic attack
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The body responding to an intense threat. Increase in heart rate, early symptoms can escalate attack.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
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1) repetitive intrusive thoughts, ex: concern with germs/dirt 2) ritualistic behaviors to keep intrusive thoughts at bay ex: excessive handwashing 3) Interfere with individuals function b/c rituals dont work to keep thoughts away. Prev: 1% Amer Etio: modest heredity, unsure area of study *Medication helpful* |
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PTSD
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Def: exposed to trauma, persistent re-experience, relive fear, avoid stimuli associated with experience.
Prev: 3.5% Amer- varies if US is in heavy combat Etio: traumatic events |
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How many anxiety disorders are there?
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5
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