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Substance/medication-induced anxiety disorder involves anxiety due to substance ______ or withdrawal.
intoxication
In panic disorder, individuals experience recurrent unexpected ______ attacks.
panic
Agoraphobia is characterized by marked fear about using public ______.
transportation
A specific phobia involves a marked fear of a specific ______ or situation.
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) includes difficulty controlling ______.
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Panic disorder may lead to significant changes in ______ related to panic attacks.
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In specific phobia, the object or situation is actively ______ or endured with intense fear.
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Substance-induced anxiety disorder can occur due to a medication ______.
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Individuals with specific phobia are fearful or anxious about or avoidant of circumscribed ______ or situations.
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In social anxiety disorder, the individual is fearful or anxious about social interactions that involve the possibility of being ______.
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The fear in specific phobia is often ______ and out of proportion to the actual risk posed.
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The consistent failure to speak in specific social situations is known as ______ mutism.
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Separation anxiety disorder develops when an individual is anxious about separation from their ______ figures.
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Panic disorder involves recurrent ______ attacks, which are sudden periods of intense fear.
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Agoraphobia often leads to avoidance of situations where escape might be ______ in case of a panic attack.
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Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by excessive and uncontrollable ______ about various aspects of life.
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In panic disorder, individuals experience recurrent unexpected panic ______.
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Individuals with agoraphobia often avoid situations where they fear that escape might be ______.
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Generalized anxiety disorder is characterized by persistent and excessive anxiety and ______ about various domains.
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Panic attacks may be either expected or ______, occurring without any clear reason.
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Individuals with generalized anxiety disorder may experience ______ symptoms such as muscle tension.
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Agoraphobia can induce fear in situations like using public transportation or being in ______ places.
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Panic attacks function as a marker for the severity of ______ and comorbidity across various disorders.
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The specifier 'with panic attacks' can be used for any anxiety disorder that features ______ attacks.
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Study Notes
Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Characterized by excessive fear or anxiety related to separation from attachment figures.
- Symptoms include fear of harm to attachment figures, nightmares, physical distress, and reluctance to be away from them.
- Can start in childhood and persist into adulthood, even without a prior history of separation anxiety.
Selective Mutism
- Defined by consistent difficulty speaking in social situations where speech is expected, while communicating freely in other environments.
- Leads to significant impacts on academic performance and social interactions.
Specific Phobia
- Involves intense fear or avoidance of specific objects or situations without a rational cognition.
- Triggers immediate anxiety and can lead to persistent avoidance behavior.
- Types include animal, natural environment, blood-injection-injury, situational, among others.
Social Anxiety Disorder
- Characterized by significant fear of social interactions perceived as scrutinizing, leading to embarrassment or rejection.
- Individuals may avoid situations like meeting new people or performing in public.
Substance/Medication-Induced Anxiety Disorder
- Occurs due to anxiety from substance intoxication or withdrawal, or the effects of medication.
- Symptoms may arise as a direct result of another medical condition.
Panic Disorder
- Features recurrent, unexpected panic attacks involving intense fear or discomfort with physical and cognitive symptoms.
- Patients often worry about future attacks and may change behaviors to avoid panic triggers.
- Panic attacks can occur unexpectedly, or in response to known fears.
Agoraphobia
- Defined by fear and anxiety in situations like public transport, open or enclosed spaces, crowds, or being home alone.
- Symptoms arise from fears that escape might be difficult, or that help may not be available during panic-like symptoms.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Marked by chronic excessive worry across various domains, such as work and school.
- Associated physical symptoms include restlessness, fatigue, concentration difficulties, irritability, muscle tension, and sleep disturbances.
Criteria Overview for Anxiety Disorders (DSM-5)
- Each anxiety disorder manifests through specific fears or anxieties, often leading to avoidance behaviors and significant impairment in everyday functioning.
- The classification includes various disorders such as panic disorder, agoraphobia, specific phobia, and generalized anxiety disorder, each with defined symptoms and impacts.
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This quiz focuses on Separation Anxiety Disorder, a condition characterized by intense fear of separation from attachment figures. Participants will explore symptoms, developmental implications, and physical manifestations associated with this disorder.
