Social Anxiety and Performance Anxiety

What is the name for social anxiety disorder that is also known as social phobia?

Which of these is a common social situation that can trigger social anxiety?

How did Hippocrates describe an overly shy person?

What significant contributions did Joseph Wolpe make to the understanding of social anxiety?

What term was introduced in the DSM-III to replace "social phobia"?

The fear of social situations that characterize social anxiety disorder is a common problem that usually starts during the teenage years.

Which of these is NOT a cognitive aspect of social anxiety disorder?

Which of these is an example of a cognitive distortion often seen in social anxiety disorder?

Which of these is NOT an emotional aspect of social anxiety disorder?

In performance situations, social anxiety can lead to impaired performance due to the overwhelming anxiety and fear of being evaluated.

Which of these is a common physical sign of social anxiety?

Which of these is NOT a potential cause of social anxiety disorder?

According to the American Psychiatric Association, anxiety disorders tend to run in families, suggesting a genetic component to their development.

What neurotransmitter is believed to play a role in regulating mood and emotions and may be extra-sensitive in individuals with social anxiety?

What structure in the brain is implicated in controlling the fear response and is thought to be hypersensitive in people with social anxiety?

The DSM-V criteria for diagnosing social anxiety disorder include the requirement that the individual fears being negatively evaluated in social situations.

Which of the following is NOT a criterion for diagnosing social anxiety disorder according to the DSM-V?

Stage fright is a type of social anxiety characterized by intense fear and nervousness when performing in front of an audience.

Individuals with performance-only social anxiety disorder do not fear or avoid non-performance social situations.

The prevalence rate of social anxiety disorder is higher in females than in males.

What is the median age at onset of social anxiety disorder in the United States?

Social anxiety disorder is often comorbid with other anxiety disorders, major depressive disorder, and substance use disorders.

Performance anxiety is often comorbid with avoidant personality disorder.

In children, comorbidities with high-functioning autism and selective mutism are common with social anxiety disorders.

Which of these is NOT a treatment approach for social anxiety disorder?

Cognitive behavioral therapy aims to change the way individuals think by identifying and challenging negative thoughts with positive ones.

Behavioral therapy aims to change how individuals behave and react in situations that trigger anxiety.

Family therapy plays a vital role in the treatment of social anxiety disorder by including family members in the treatment process and providing support.

Exposure therapy teaches individuals how to gradually face social situations rather than avoid them.

Group therapy can help individuals with similar fears, such as social anxiety, feel less alone and learn from each other's experiences.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) is a widely used diagnostic tool in mental health.

What other term is sometimes used to refer to Social anxiety disorder?

What is the name of the book that the American Psychiatric Association publishes that describes mental disorders and their criteria?

Who was the psychiatrist who paved the way for behavioral therapy for phobias in the 1950s?

What is the main symptom of Social anxiety disorder?

In the DSM-III, Social phobia was described as a fear of _______?

In the DSM-IV, the term “generalized social anxiety disorder” was introduced.

What is the main difference between Social anxiety disorder and performance anxiety?

Which of these are examples of cognitive distortions that people with social anxiety disorder might experience?

Which of the following are emotional aspects of social anxiety disorder?

Which of the following is not a cause of social anxiety disorder?

What are the 4 main types of performance anxiety?

The prevalence rate of social anxiety disorder is higher in Saudi women than men.

Which of the following is not a common comorbidity with social anxiety disorder?

The median age of onset of Social anxiety disorder is between 8 and 15 years.

Which of the following is not a common treatment for Social anxiety disorder?

Which of these therapies focuses on changing the way you think about situations, in order to decrease anxiety?

Which of these therapies helps people feel less alone, by interacting with other people who have the same fears?

Exposure Therapy involves learning how to gradually face the situations that trigger anxiety.

What is the benefit of including family members in Family therapy?

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

Social Phobia

Social Anxiety

Public Speech Fear

Meeting New People

Performance Anxiety

Sexual Performance Anxiety

Athletic Performance Anxiety

Test-Taking Anxiety

Interview Anxiety

Negative Self-Evaluation

The anticipation of a social situation that triggers intense worry and fear about potential negative outcomes.

Negative thinking patterns that distort reality and magnify negative thoughts and feelings.

A heightened awareness of oneself and a preoccupation with how one is perceived by others.

The primary emotional experience in social anxiety, involving a strong and disproportionate fear response to social situations.

A deep-seated fear of being embarrassed, humiliated, or rejected in social settings.

A feeling of inadequacy and shame associated with social anxiety, often related to the perception of being socially inept or unworthy.

Strategies used by individuals with social anxiety to manage anxiety and avoid social situations.

Individuals with social anxiety may experience limited social interactions, smaller social networks, and difficulties in initiating or maintaining relationships due to fear and avoidance.

Anxiety can negatively impact performance in social situations, such as public speaking or presentations, leading to poor performance or outcomes.

Observable physical symptoms associated with social anxiety, including fidgeting, avoiding eye contact, speaking softly, and exhibiting signs of nervousness.

A tendency inherited from parents or ancestors that makes an individual more susceptible to developing social anxiety disorder.

Past experiences that can contribute to the development of social anxiety, such as bullying, family conflict, teasing, or rejection.

Low levels of dopamine, a neurotransmitter associated with pleasure and motivation, in individuals with social anxiety disorder.

An imbalance in serotonin, a neurotransmitter related to mood and emotion, which may play a role in developing social anxiety disorder.

The amygdala, a brain region involved in processing emotions and fear, is highly sensitive in people with social anxiety, leading to amplified fear responses.

Significant distress or fear experienced in social situations, characterized by intense feelings of anxiety or fear.

The core fear in social anxiety involving apprehension about being negatively judged or evaluated by others.

Social situations trigger fear or anxiety responses in individuals with social anxiety disorder.

Individuals with social anxiety may avoid social situations or endure them with intense fear and anxiety.

The fear and anxiety experienced in social anxiety are out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the social situation or context.

The fear and anxiety related to social anxiety typically last for at least six months and are continuous.

The fear, anxiety, or avoidance related to social anxiety cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

The fear, anxiety, or avoidance is not related to the effects of a substance (e.g., drugs, medication) or another medical condition.

The symptoms of social anxiety disorder are not better explained by the symptoms of other mental disorders, such as panic disorder, body dysmorphic disorder, or autism spectrum disorder.

A specifier for Social Anxiety Disorder that indicates that the fear and anxiety are restricted to performance situations, such as public speaking or performing on stage.

What is stress?

What is acute stress?

What is episodic acute stress?

What is chronic stress?

What is the fight-flight-freeze response?

What are daily life stressors?

What are major life events?

What are internal stressors?

What is a threat in relation to stress?

What is frustration in relation to stress?

What are pressures in relation to stress?

What is conflict in relation to stress?

What is the alarm stage of stress?

What is the resistance stage of stress?

What is the exhaustion stage of stress?

What is positive stress?

What is negative stress?

What are signs and symptoms of stress?

What is the Stimulus-Based Model of Stress?

What is the Response-Based Model of Stress?

Can happy events cause stress?

What are stress relief strategies?

What are healthy coping strategies for stress?

What are unhealthy coping strategies for stress?

What are the ABC strategies for stress control?

What is reframing in stress management?

What is positive thinking in stress management?

What are behavior changes for stress management?

What are lifestyle changes for stress management?

What is the difference between defensive mechanisms and coping strategies?