HTHSCI 2H03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Locus Coeruleus, Gaba Receptor, Separation Anxiety Disorder
16 Nov 2017
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Situational anxiety: normal response to a stressful situation. Can benefit the person when it motivates them towards constructive, problem solving, coping activities: symptoms: can be severe, only 2-3 weeks. Anxiety disorder: whe(cid:374) a(cid:374)(cid:454)iet(cid:455) i(cid:373)pairs a perso(cid:374)"s a(cid:271)ilit(cid:455) to e(cid:374)gage i(cid:374) (cid:374)or(cid:373)al da(cid:455)-to-day functions. Severe or prolonged that it impairs their ability to participate in daily activities. Separation anxiety disorder: anxiety about separation from attachment figures, fear related to harm coming to attachment figures, typically develops in childhood but can be expressed in adulthood. Selective mutism: consistent failure to speak in social situation where speaking is expected, significant consequences on workplace/ academic achievement and normal communication. Social anxiety disorder: fear, anxiety, and avoidance of social interaction and situations. Fear of being judged, embarrassed, rejected, or offending others. Panic disorder: intense feelings of immediate apprehension, terror, or impending doom accompanied by increased autonomic nervous system activity. Typically, a response to a feared object or situation.
