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Definition
oFear of being in a place or situation from which escape might be difficult
oPrevalence- 6-7% |
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Term
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Definition
oExcessive fear of situations in which they person might be evaluated and possibly embarrassed
oPrevalence- 3-13%
College students: 40% |
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Term
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Definition
oExcessive, unreasonable, persistent fear of a specific object or situation
oRecognition that fear is excessive or unreasonable
oImmediate anxiety produced by exposure to object
Even thinking about it
oAvoidance of feared situation
Again, even thinking
oDon’t go away easily (often generalize)
Can be treated rather quickly and effectively |
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Term
| •Subjective emotional component (anxiety) |
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Definition
| oTension and apprehension (stress, fear) |
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Term
| •Cognitive component (anxiety) |
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Definition
oWorrisome thoughts
oHow will I ever leave my house/get this all done |
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Term
| •Physiological responses (anxiety) |
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Definition
oHigh HR and BP, muscle tension, sweating, rapid breating, dry mouth,
upset stomach |
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Term
| •Behavioral responses (anxiety) |
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Definition
| oAvoidance of situations or poor performances |
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Term
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Definition
•Strong, Irrational fears of certain objects or situations – avoidance behaviors(avoiding fears)
•About 5% of the population has at least on irrational fear, more than twice that develop a phobia at some point in their lifetime |
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