FSU CLP 4143 - Anxiety and Related Disorders

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CLP 4143 Abnormal Psychology Study Questions Haley Stephens Learning Objectives for Anxiety and Related Disorders Readings for this topic include all of chapter 5 Remember information in addition to what is on the pages listed will be discussed in class for some of the objectives 1 What is the fight or flight response When do we experience it Describe the two pathways in the body that prepare the body for fight or flight The features of arousal and fear are set in motion by the hypothalamus Automatic nervous system sympathetic and parasympathetic Endocrine system 2 What are trait and state anxiety How are they the same and how are they different 3 What are three questions we can ask ourselves to determine whether fear is adaptive or CLASS Trait anxiety general level of arousal or anxiety State anxiety sense of which situations fear of flying maladaptive CLASS Are concerns realistic given the circumstances Is the amount of fear in proportion to the threat Does the concern persist in the absence of the threat 4 What are the key features of Generalized Anxiety Disorder GAD Basic anxiety disorder Worry is key characteristic Cognitive component of anxiety Anxious anticipation 5 What is the typical prevalence and course of GAD 3 5 of general population Highly comorbid with other anxiety disorders depression substance use Chronic but may fluctuate often worse during times of stress Women are at greater risk 50 onset in childhood or adolescence 6 What are the biological and cognitive theories of GAD A GABA theory individuals with GAD have deficiency in GABA receptors resulting in excessive firing in the limbic system Neurotransmitter inhibitory binding to a receptor prevents that neural communication Limbic system in GAD don t have enough GABA resulting in too much communication Leading to excessive emotional and behavioral threat worry and fear B Genetic theory biological vulnerability to GAD is inherited and general trait anxiety may increase risk CLP 4143 Abnormal Psychology Study Questions Haley Stephens C Cognitive Theories People with GAD think about threat constantly Over predict likelihood and cost of aversive outcomes Under predict their ability to cope with outcomes Exaggerate how terrible it would be if that outcome would happen Catastrophing snowball effect Habituating worrying keeps people from stressing about other things Worry is a negative reinforcement worrying is adaptive and coping strategy to avoid other negative emotions 7 What are the biological and psychological treatments for GAD A Biological treatments Benzodiasepines Xanax Valium downers short term relief with many side effects and highly addictive taken as needed Tricyclic Antidepressants Trofanil and SSRIs paxil reduces anxiety better than Benzos inhibitory reuptake of serotonin and reduces symptoms SSRIs safer for long term use Serotonin Norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor very effecting in reducing GAD compared to placebos SSRI and SNRI are primary treatment for GAD B Psychological treatments Cognitive Behavioral Therapy identify and alter negative automatic thoughts Self monitor worrying Deep breathing Helping confront issues they worry most about Developing coping strategies for worry when bad things happen Cognitive restructuring don t tend to think about answers to the what ifs Review for GAD GAD features chronic worry about variety of things Highly comorbid with other disorders usually starts in childhood Cogntive theorist consider the function of worry CBT attempt to identify worries Biological research has identified genetic component of GAD and GABA deficiencies 8 What are the key features of Panic Disorder PD Diagnostic Criteria A Recurrent unexpected panic attacks B Panic attacks followed 1 month of CLP 4143 Abnormal Psychology Study Questions Haley Stephens Persistent concern of additional attacks Worry about the implication of the attacks A significant change in behavior Not about the frequency its about the attacks being distressing to individual Must start off unexpected Panic disorder is your body telling you something is wrong when there s not All psychological however first timers almost always go to ER 9 What makes PD different from panic attacks and Agoraphobia Agoraphobia associated with panic disorder Avoidance is the hallmark symptom of anxiety disorders Avoid situations in which escape is difficult 10 What is the typical prevalence and course of PD Lifetime prevalence rate between 3 5 2 3 times more common in women 11 What are the biological and cognitive theories of PD Family members are 3 10 times more likely to develop PD Neuroimaging studies show differences in limbic systems People with PD have an overactive limbic system w more adrenaline A Genetics B Cogntive Pays close attention to bodily sensations getting the flu heart beating fast etc Then misinterprets bodily sensations as dangerous Engages in snowballing catastrophic interpretations 12 What is Anxiety Sensitivity and how does it increase the risk of developing PD Fear of anxiety related physical sensations Harmful somatic psychological or social consequences Risk Factor for anxiety AS predicts future occurrence of anxiety symptoms and panic attacks in both adolescents and adults Linked to development of panic disorders in long run 13 What are Safety Behaviors and how do they help maintain PD Cognitive perspective Actions to avoid reduce anxiety provoking situations Calming methods taking an Xanax avoiding social situations CLP 4143 Abnormal Psychology Study Questions Haley Stephens Maintain PD fear by False attribution of safety Avoidance of disconfirming evidence 14 What are the biological and psychological treatments for PD Drug treatments A Tricyclic antidepressants B Serotonin reuptake inhibitors Prozac Paxil Zoloft Celexa C Benzos downers suppress the CNS Cognitive Behavior Therapy Best option Cognitive restructuring reframe thoughts and perceptions Exposure Habituation shows fear is not that bad and anxiety will actually decrease the longer you stay in the exposed situation Straw breathing plug nose and breath in a tiny coffee stirrer more terrifying Racing heart run or climb stairs Habituates to typical symptoms of phobias so when faced outside clinic they normalize the symptoms properly Relaxation exercises Beneficial but not the driving force to better panic disorders 15 What are the key features of Specific Phobias A Fear that is excessive or unreasonable cued by the presence of a specific object or situation B


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