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What is the primary characteristic of social situations that triggers fear or anxiety in individuals with social anxiety disorder?
What is the primary characteristic of social situations that triggers fear or anxiety in individuals with social anxiety disorder?
- Familiarity with the people involved
- Possibility of scrutiny by others (correct)
- High levels of social interaction
- Exposure to bright lights
What is the duration criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is the duration criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?
- 6 months or more (correct)
- 1 month or more
- 3 months or more
- 1 year or more
In social anxiety disorder, individuals fear that their actions or anxiety symptoms will be negatively evaluated, leading to:
In social anxiety disorder, individuals fear that their actions or anxiety symptoms will be negatively evaluated, leading to:
- Isolation from others
- Social acceptance and approval
- Humiliation or embarrassment (correct)
- Increased self-confidence
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for social anxiety disorder according to the DSM-5?
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for social anxiety disorder according to the DSM-5?
According to DSM-5, how does the level of fear or anxiety in social situations relate to the actual threat posed by those situations and the sociocultural context?
According to DSM-5, how does the level of fear or anxiety in social situations relate to the actual threat posed by those situations and the sociocultural context?
Which of the following is a consequence of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Which of the following is a consequence of Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is the minimum duration for the fear, anxiety, or avoidance to be considered persistent in Social Anxiety Disorder?
What is the minimum duration for the fear, anxiety, or avoidance to be considered persistent in Social Anxiety Disorder?
In addition to causing distress, in which areas of functioning can Social Anxiety Disorder cause impairment?
In addition to causing distress, in which areas of functioning can Social Anxiety Disorder cause impairment?
Which hormone is blocked by beta blockers to control the physical symptoms of anxiety?
Which hormone is blocked by beta blockers to control the physical symptoms of anxiety?
What are some physical symptoms of anxiety that beta blockers can help control?
What are some physical symptoms of anxiety that beta blockers can help control?
What is the evidence for the efficacy of beta blockers in treating social anxiety disorder?
What is the evidence for the efficacy of beta blockers in treating social anxiety disorder?
Which therapy focuses on the impact of our thoughts on our feelings and behavior?
Which therapy focuses on the impact of our thoughts on our feelings and behavior?
What does cognitive behavioural therapy suggest about our thoughts?
What does cognitive behavioural therapy suggest about our thoughts?
When can we choose to challenge our thoughts according to cognitive behavioural therapy?
When can we choose to challenge our thoughts according to cognitive behavioural therapy?
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Social Anxiety Disorder
- Primary characteristic of social situations that triggers fear or anxiety: negative evaluation of one's actions or anxiety symptoms
Diagnostic Criteria
- Duration criteria: fear, anxiety, or avoidance must persist for at least 6 months
- Individuals fear negative evaluation of their actions or anxiety symptoms, leading to feelings of embarrassment, humiliation, or rejection
DSM-5 Criteria
- Level of fear or anxiety in social situations is excessive or unreasonable compared to the actual threat posed by the situation and the sociocultural context
Consequences
- Consequences of Social Anxiety Disorder: distress, impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning
Medication
- Beta blockers: block the hormone adrenaline (epinephrine) to control physical symptoms of anxiety
- Physical symptoms of anxiety that beta blockers can help control: rapid heart rate, tremors, and sweating
- Evidence for the efficacy of beta blockers in treating social anxiety disorder: limited, but they may be helpful in certain situations
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Focus: impact of thoughts on feelings and behavior
- Suggests: our thoughts are not necessarily accurate reflections of reality
- When to challenge thoughts: when they are negative, distorted, or unhelpful, and can be challenged in situations that trigger anxiety
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