Abnormal Psychology Review Questions with CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

Abnormal Psychology Review Questions with
CORRECT Answers (Grade A+)

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 | _

Answer:

for us. Helps us plan for the | future, etc. 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.
_ is a sudden, overwhelming | fright or terror. 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

Answer:

you do not know when or where the next attack




Question:
are when

Answer:

_. will occur.




Question:
An individual's emotional state

Answer:

Anxiety, fear




Question:
include ______________ and

Answer:

_.