14 Questions
What is the primary characteristic of social situations that triggers fear or anxiety in individuals with social anxiety disorder?
Possibility of scrutiny by others
What is the duration criteria for Social Anxiety Disorder?
6 months or more
In social anxiety disorder, individuals fear that their actions or anxiety symptoms will be negatively evaluated, leading to:
Humiliation or embarrassment
Which of the following is NOT a criterion for social anxiety disorder according to the DSM-5?
Enjoyment of social interactions
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?
It's typically out of proportion to the situation.
Which of the following is a consequence of Social Anxiety Disorder?
Impairment in functioning
What is the minimum duration for the fear, anxiety, or avoidance to be considered persistent in Social Anxiety Disorder?
6 months
In addition to causing distress, in which areas of functioning can Social Anxiety Disorder cause impairment?
Social and occupational areas
Which hormone is blocked by beta blockers to control the physical symptoms of anxiety?
Norepinephrine
What are some physical symptoms of anxiety that beta blockers can help control?
Rapid heart rate and sweating
What is the evidence for the efficacy of beta blockers in treating social anxiety disorder?
There is relatively little evidence for their efficacy
Which therapy focuses on the impact of our thoughts on our feelings and behavior?
Cognitive behavioural therapy
What does cognitive behavioural therapy suggest about our thoughts?
Our thoughts may or may not accurately reflect reality
When can we choose to challenge our thoughts according to cognitive behavioural therapy?
When our thoughts are distorted, unhelpful, or not in line with our well-being.
Study Notes
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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