The persistent, irrational fear and guilt that one’s thoughts may somehow bring harm to loved ones is an example of __________ disorder.
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. Rachel has been suffering from tension headaches and insomnia for several months. Rachel has been under pressure at her job and is also worried about her daughter starting high school in the fall even though her daughter has always been an excellent student. Rachel may be suffering from __________.
Biological causes of an anxiety disorder include, but are not limited to, __________.
Read the following scenario and complete the statement that follows. On her first visit to the Grand Canyon, Jacqueline refused to go near the edge. Jacqueline’s mother has always displayed extreme anxiety around heights. Jacqueline may have developed height anxiety due to __________.
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. When Gina was 5 years old, she was attacked by a vicious dog. Years later, every time she hears a dog bark, her heart races. This could be an example of __________.
Eric does not accept invitations to go skiing due to a childhood experience of being buried in an avalanche while visiting relatives in the mountains. Eric is maintaining his fear of skiing through __________.
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. Rachel has been suffering from tension headaches and insomnia for several months. Rachel has been under pressure at her job and is also worried about her daughter starting high school in the fall even though her daughter has always been an excellent student. Rachel may be suffering from __________.
Give a brief description of three of the five most common anxiety disorders.
Responses may vary but must include some or all of the following information: Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is marked by a chronic, high-level anxiety that interferes with daily activities and relationships and is not tied to any specific threat. Panic disorder is characterized by a distinct period of intense fear or discomfort in the absence of any real danger. Phobic disorder is characterized by persistent and irrational fears of a stimulus that doesn’t pose any real danger. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is characterized by persistent and unwanted obsessions or compulsions. Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the development of psychological disturbances following exposure to a traumatic event or situation.
Give a brief description of the factors involved in understanding the etiology of a disease.
Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Some anxiety disorders have different symptoms and it is important to figure out how those symptoms develop. Symptoms may develop from physiological, psychological, or environmental influences. Physiological factors may include heredity, chemical and hormonal imbalances, gender (females are more prone to anxiety than males), and anxiety sensitivity, which has to do with how one’s body reacts to chemical changes. Psychological influences focus on how one’s mind reacts to fearful situations. Environmental factors also influence how individuals deal with fearful situations. Environmental stress levels, how we think or interpret situations, and our observations of how others react to similar situations all impact how we manage anxiety.
Read the following scenario and complete the statement that follows. On her first visit to the Grand Canyon, Jacqueline refused to go near the edge. Jacqueline’s mother has always displayed extreme anxiety around heights. Jacqueline may have developed height anxiety due to __________.
Biological causes of an anxiety disorder include, but are not limited to, __________.
The term serotoninergic refers to a neurotransmitter that releases a hormone in response to physical or mental stress.
The persistent, irrational fear and guilt that one’s thoughts may somehow bring harm to loved ones is an example of __________ disorder.
Read the following scenario and answer the question that follows. When Gina was 5 years old, she was attacked by a vicious dog. Years later, every time she hears a dog bark, her heart races. This could be an example of __________.
Cherie is walking to her car late at night and notices a man following her. Cherie feels threatened and her heart rate and breathing speed up due to a release of __________ stimulating her __________.
Eric does not accept invitations to go skiing due to a childhood experience of being buried in an avalanche while visiting relatives in the mountains. Eric is maintaining his fear of skiing through __________.
Cherie is walking to her car late at night and notices a man following her. Cherie feels threatened and her heart rate and breathing speed up due to a release of __________ stimulating her __________.
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