Psychology 2042A/B Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Obsessive–Compulsive Disorder, Tachycardia, Nail Biting

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2042A/B
• Professor: Jeff St Pierre

Document Summary

Anxiety: mood state with strong negative emotion and body tension symptoms from anticipating future danger/misfortune: excessive/deliberating = anxiety disorder and usually is in more than one form. Anxiety can help us think/act better by preparing us physically and psychologically to cope with things that may be dangerous: too much can be debilitating. Neurotic paradox: pattern of self defeating behaviours in the presence of no real threat: flight or fight response. Immediate reaction to a perceived danger: the warning symbol is a reaction to keep us out of harm. Increased heart rate: vomiting, sweating, stomach pain, dizzy. Flight/fight: chemical adrenaline/norepinephrine, cardio increaed hr and o2 intake preparing for action, respiratory increased breathing frequency and tidal volume, others dry mouth, dilated pupils, muscle tension. Incompetence: less concentrated, self critical, going crazy, forgetfulness, lip trembling, avoidance, fidget, nail biting, decreased eye contact. Note: when you can"t find a danger outside you start to look within yourself or distort the situation.