Abnormal Psychology Review (Chapters 4-6)
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Question:
Anxiety
Answer:
A mood state characterized by marked negative affect and bodily symptoms of tension in
which a person apprehensively anticipates future danger or misfortune.
Question:
In moderate amounts, anxiety is __________ for us. Helps us plan for the future, etc.
Answer:
good
Question:
Fear
Answer:
Immediate alarm reaction to danger.
Question:
Panic attack
Answer:
Defined as an abrupt experience of intense fear or acute discomfort.
,Question:
Physical symptoms of panic attacks are....?
Answer:
Heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, and, possibly dizziness.
Question:
___________ is a sudden, overwhelming fright or terror.
Answer:
Panic
Question:
Expected panic attacks are when an individual ____________________________.
Answer:
may have panic attacks in certain situations, such as heights, but not anywhere else.
Question:
Unexpected (uncued) panic attacks are when ______________________.
Answer:
you do not know when or where the next attack will occur.
Question:
An individual's emotional state include ______________ and _________________.
Answer:
Anxiety, fear
, Question:
Anxiety and fear lead to ________________________.
Answer:
Panic attacks
Question:
What are the three types of panic attacks?
Answer:
Situationally bound(cued), unexpected(uncued), and situationally predisposed.
Question:
No single _____________ seems to cause anxiety or panic.
Answer:
gene
Question:
It is contributions from ___________________________ that make us vulnerable when the
psychological and social factors are in place.
Answer:
collections of genes
Question:
A ____________________ does not cause anxiety/panic.
Answer:
genetic vulnerability
Questions and Answers 100% Verified
Question:
Anxiety
Answer:
A mood state characterized by marked negative affect and bodily symptoms of tension in
which a person apprehensively anticipates future danger or misfortune.
Question:
In moderate amounts, anxiety is __________ for us. Helps us plan for the future, etc.
Answer:
good
Question:
Fear
Answer:
Immediate alarm reaction to danger.
Question:
Panic attack
Answer:
Defined as an abrupt experience of intense fear or acute discomfort.
,Question:
Physical symptoms of panic attacks are....?
Answer:
Heart palpitations, chest pain, shortness of breath, and, possibly dizziness.
Question:
___________ is a sudden, overwhelming fright or terror.
Answer:
Panic
Question:
Expected panic attacks are when an individual ____________________________.
Answer:
may have panic attacks in certain situations, such as heights, but not anywhere else.
Question:
Unexpected (uncued) panic attacks are when ______________________.
Answer:
you do not know when or where the next attack will occur.
Question:
An individual's emotional state include ______________ and _________________.
Answer:
Anxiety, fear
, Question:
Anxiety and fear lead to ________________________.
Answer:
Panic attacks
Question:
What are the three types of panic attacks?
Answer:
Situationally bound(cued), unexpected(uncued), and situationally predisposed.
Question:
No single _____________ seems to cause anxiety or panic.
Answer:
gene
Question:
It is contributions from ___________________________ that make us vulnerable when the
psychological and social factors are in place.
Answer:
collections of genes
Question:
A ____________________ does not cause anxiety/panic.
Answer:
genetic vulnerability
