L33 Psych 354 Lecture 8: Lecture 8 Notes
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Discrete episodes of intense fear or dread accompanied by. Symptoms of a panic attack (must have 4+ symptoms) Derealization (feelings of unreality) or depersonalization (being dethatched from oneself) If you have a phobia of snakes and you see a snake. Situationally-predisposed: a person more likely to have a panic attack where they h one before, but having one is not inevitable ey had. Up to 1/4 of americans report they have had a panic attack. Usually people end up at er because they think they"re having a heart attack. Recurrent, unexpected panic attacks followed by at least one month or more of bo or one of the following. Persistent concern or worry about having additional attacks or their consequences. If only panic attacks occur before you speak in front of many people: may be better diagnosed by social anxiety. Anxiety about being in places or situations from which: Help may not be available if one has a panic attack.
