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Which of the following is a characteristic of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
What is a common symptom of Specific Phobia?
What is a common symptom of Specific Phobia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is a common symptom of Selective Mutism?
What is a common symptom of Selective Mutism?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Panic Disorder?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Panic Disorder?
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What is a common symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
What is a common symptom of Separation Anxiety Disorder?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Specific Phobia?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Specific Phobia?
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What is a common symptom of Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is a common symptom of Social Anxiety Disorder?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of Selective Mutism?
Which of the following is a characteristic of Selective Mutism?
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What is a common symptom of Panic Disorder?
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Study Notes
Anxiety Disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Excessive anxiety or fear about separation from attachment figures (e.g., parents, caregivers)
- Fear of harm or death to oneself or attachment figures
- Avoidance of separation from attachment figures
- Symptoms:
- Recurring distress when separated from attachment figures
- Reluctance to go to school or work
- Fear of being alone or without attachment figures
- Physical symptoms (e.g., headaches, nausea) when separated
Specific Phobia
- Irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
- Exposure to the feared object/situation triggers anxiety response
- Symptoms:
- Avoidance of the feared object/situation
- Panic or anxiety when confronted with the feared object/situation
- Recognition that the fear is excessive or unreasonable
- Interference with daily life or social functioning
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
- Fear of being judged, evaluated, or rejected by others
- Fear of being embarrassed or humiliated in social situations
- Symptoms:
- Avoidance of social situations or events
- Fear of being the center of attention
- Fear of being embarrassed or humiliated
- Physical symptoms (e.g., trembling, sweating) in social situations
Selective Mutism
- Consistent failure to speak in specific social situations (e.g., school, social gatherings)
- Ability to speak in other situations (e.g., at home)
- Symptoms:
- Failure to speak in social situations despite ability to speak in other situations
- Significant distress or impairment in social situations
- Fear of speaking or being heard in social situations
Panic Disorder
- Recurring panic attacks (sudden, intense fear or discomfort)
- Fear of having another panic attack or the consequences of a panic attack
- Symptoms:
- Panic attacks (at least 1 per week for 1 month)
- Persistent concern about having another panic attack
- Significant change in behavior to avoid panic attacks
- Physical symptoms (e.g., palpitations, sweating, trembling) during panic attacks
Anxiety Disorders
Separation Anxiety Disorder
- Characterized by excessive anxiety or fear about separation from attachment figures, such as parents or caregivers
- Fear of harm or death to oneself or attachment figures is a common symptom
- Avoidance of separation from attachment figures is a key feature of this disorder
- Symptoms include recurring distress when separated from attachment figures, reluctance to go to school or work, and fear of being alone or without attachment figures
- Physical symptoms, such as headaches and nausea, can occur when separated from attachment figures
Specific Phobia
- Defined by an irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity
- Exposure to the feared object or situation triggers an anxiety response
- Symptoms include avoidance of the feared object or situation, panic or anxiety when confronted with the feared object or situation, and recognition that the fear is excessive or unreasonable
- This disorder can interfere with daily life or social functioning
Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
- Characterized by fear of being judged, evaluated, or rejected by others
- Fear of being embarrassed or humiliated in social situations is a common symptom
- Symptoms include avoidance of social situations or events, fear of being the center of attention, and fear of being embarrassed or humiliated
- Physical symptoms, such as trembling and sweating, can occur in social situations
Selective Mutism
- Defined by a consistent failure to speak in specific social situations, despite ability to speak in other situations
- Symptoms include failure to speak in social situations, significant distress or impairment in social situations, and fear of speaking or being heard in social situations
- Ability to speak in other situations, such as at home, is a key feature of this disorder
Panic Disorder
- Characterized by recurring panic attacks, which are sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort
- Fear of having another panic attack or the consequences of a panic attack is a common symptom
- Symptoms include panic attacks, persistent concern about having another panic attack, significant change in behavior to avoid panic attacks, and physical symptoms during panic attacks
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Learn about the symptoms and characteristics of Separation Anxiety Disorder, including excessive fear of separation, avoidance of separation, and physical symptoms. Understand the impact on daily life and behavior.
