Chapter 5: Anxiety Disorders Flashcards by Joseph Jin | Brainscape

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Anxiety

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An unpleasant feeling of fear and apprehension accompanied by increased physiological arousal

Adaptive/normal
Short-lived
NOT dangerous

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Three-systems model of Anxiety

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Physical (physiological change)
Thoughts (worrying)
Behaviors (avoiding certain situations)

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When does Anxiety become a problem?

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Inappropriate
Unrealistic or excessive perceptions of danger
Chronic (effecting for more than 6 months)
Extremely upsetting for the individual
Interfering with the person’s day-to-day life

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