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It is for psychology class called abnormal behaviors and helps with chapter 5 in the class. It is the advanced organizer which has all the information on chapter 5 of the textbook needed in the class.
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Chapter 5 Learning Objectives: 5.1. Distinguish between fear and anxiety. 5.2. Describe each of the anxiety disorders and how common these disorders are in the population. 5.3. Discuss the major theories and treatments for generalized anxiety disorder. 5.4. Define phobia; then distinguish between specific phobias, social anxiety disorder, and agoraphobia; discuss the major theories and treatments for each type. 5.5. Describe the features of panic disorder and discuss the biological and cognitive explanations of and therapies for this disorder. 5.6. Distinguish between obsessions and compulsions. 5.7 Discuss the major theories and treatments for obsessive-compulsive disorder. 5.8. Describe the new obsessive-compulsive-related disorders in DSM-5-TR. Fear vs. Anxiety __________________________: The central nervous system’s physiological and emotional response to a serious threat to one’s well-being. __________________________: The central nervous system’s physiological and emotional response to a vague sense of threat or being in danger. Anxiety Disorders ______________________ Anxiety Disorder (GAD) GAD: The Sociocultural Perspective One of the most powerful forms of societal stress is poverty Lower SES groups experience: Higher crime rates Fewer educational/job opportunities More health problems GAD: The Cognitive Perspective Followers of this model suggest that psychological problems are often caused by dysfunctional ___________________________________________________________. Rational-Emotive Therapy (RET) (Albert Ellis) --Point out irrational _____________________________ --Suggest more appropriate assumptions --Assign related _________________________________
GAD: The Biological Perspective _____________________________ Provide temporary, modest relief Rebound anxiety with withdrawal and cessation of use Physical dependence is possible Produce undesirable effects (drowsiness, etc.) Mix badly with certain other drugs (especially _______________________________) More recently : Antidepressant and antipsychotic medications Relaxation Training Phobias _______________________ Phobias: Persistent fears of specific objects or situations When exposed to the object or situation, sufferers experience immediate fear Most common: --specific animals or insects --______________________ (acrophobia) --enclosed spaces (claustrophobia) --thunderstorms (brontophobia) --_____________________** What Causes Specific Phobias? A behavioral-evolutionary explanation Some specific phobias are much more common than others ________________________: There is a species-specific biological predisposition to develop certain fears. How Are Specific Phobias Treated? Systematic ____________________________ Several types: --___________________ desensitization (live) --___________________ desensitization (imaginal) _________________________________: Clients are exposed repeatedly and intensively to a feared object and made to recognize that it is harmless.
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Made up of two components: What Are the Features of Obsessions and Compulsions? ___________________________: Thoughts that feel both intrusive and foreign. Attempts to ignore or resist them trigger anxiety What Are the Features of Obsessions and Compulsions? ______________________________: “ Voluntary” behaviors or mental acts that feel mandatory/unstoppable. Meant to neutralize unwanted thoughts. Performing behaviors reduces anxiety, but ONLY FOR A SHORT TIME! Behaviors often develop into _________________________. OCD: The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Exposure and response prevention (ERP) Clients are repeatedly exposed to anxiety-provoking stimuli and are told to resist performing the compulsions Homework is an important component OCD: The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective --Be more ____________________________ than others --Have exceptionally high standards of conduct and morality --Believe ________________ are equal to actions and are capable of bringing harm --Believe that they can, and should, have perfect control over their thoughts and behaviors -- OCD: The Cognitive-Behavioral Perspective Cognitive therapists focus on the cognitive processes that help to produce and maintain obsessive thoughts and compulsive acts May include: Psychoeducation Guiding the client to identify, challenge, and change distorted cognitions Obsessive-Compulsive-Related Disorders