Anxiety Disorders
intense worry, extreme fear
what is anxiety
define social influence
how the presence of others affect behavior
Extremes in emotion
mood disorders
a fixed idea that many people have about a thing or a group that may often be untrue or only partly true.
sterotypes
Up to how many points could you earn in extra credit by going to PRC hours
12 pts
Strong, irrational fears of specific situations or objects
what is Phobia
Collective v.s group think
collective: 3 or more people engaged in a similar activities, but having minimal direct interaction
Group think: 2 or more interacting people who share common goals, a stable relationship etc.
causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
major depression
fear that one's preformance will confirm stereotypes about one's ingroup
sterotype threat
How many chapters are on Exam 5
2 (chapter 10 & 11)
Experiencing chronic anxiety after suffering an extremely frightening traumatic event
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
the tendency for the presence of others to improve a person's performance on a task.
Social facilitation
bipolar disorder
mindless, programed like a computer vs. mindful, requiring attention and effort
automatic vs. controlled
How many LA's (learning Assistants) are there?
12 LA'
(Kiara, Mileyka, Hailey, CiAyrra, Sidney, Renae, Katherine, Lex, Julie, Hope, Julianna, Holly, )
Behavioral: Learned through experience by observing someone
Cognitive: bias that results in perceiving things as threatening
Biological: Temperament, personality traits
Causes of an Anxiety Disorder
reduction of self-awarness and inhibitions that can occur when group/collective members feel anonymous
deindividuation
Chronic low-grade depression
dysthymia
diffusion of responsibility- an individual is less likely to provide assistance as the number of bystanders increases
bystander effect
How many review sessions were there for exam
3 review sessions
thursday Dec 9 at 4:30pm Room: IO 102
Friday, Dec 10 at 10am on Zoom.
Monday, Dec 13 6pm on Zoom.
When an individual experiences an overwhelming wave of fear
attacks are frequent and sudden
panic disorder
How can we avoid group think?
-Remain objective/impartial without endorsing group opinion
-Encourage dissenting/critical viewpoints
-Question group think (don't prioritize harmony)
-Subdivide the group, then come back together for discussion
disorted patterns of thinking
psychological diathesis
strategies we can use to reduce sterotypes, prejudices, and acts of discrimination
prejudice reduction
When is the last day to turn in all assignments (personal reflection, research requirement, and quizzes)
Friday December 10, @ 11:59pm