PSY 4105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: 18 Months, Palpitations, School Refusal

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 4105
• Professor: Guergana Mileva

Document Summary

Lecture 17 & 18 - anxiety and ocd. Usually happens in the face of danger. Fear without the presence of a threat. There is a optimal level of stress. Can motivate us to get things done/ think/ act more effectively. You know that it"s irrational, but it doesn"t help. 3 main ways we experience anxiety: physical, cognitive, behavioural. Moderate fear and some anxiety are adaptive. At one age can be normal, at another can be debilitating. Ex 18 months = terrifying separation anxiety (why we do the strange situation at this time ) Number and type will change, with a general decline over time. Can serve a function in normal development. Children with anxiety disorders do not worry more. Help children gain control and mastery of their environment. Many common childhood routines involve repetitive behaviours and doing things just right . Children develop habits to help give them a sense of control of the environment.