Symptoms
What might SAD be mistaken for?
Excessive shyness
When does SAD typically emerge?
Adolescence
What type of situations can trigger SAD symptoms?
Major life changes such as starting high school or moving
Among which group must symptoms present around for a SAD diagnoses?
Peers and parents
What age group is it hardest to identify Social Anxiety Disorder?
Children
For people with SAD, social situations will provoke what emotions?
fear and anxiety
The onset of SAD is usually accompanied by what event?
A stressful or humiliating experience
How does childhood trauma such as bullying contribute to SAD?
Childhood trauma can shape a child's perception of social interaction
How long must symptoms last for a diagnosis?
At least six months
What is Social Anxiety Disorder?
A type of anxiety that causes extreme worry about being rejected or judged negatively by other people.
What is a common fear of those suffering from SAD?
Performing
What two categories is SAD divided into?
Generalized and nongeneralized
In what category of SAD is there more evidence for genetic factors playing a role in the development of the disorder?
Generalized
How often must social situations cause intense anxiety in a person to warrant a SAD diagnosis?
Almost always
In what year does the earliest mention of SAD date back to?
400 B.C.
What is the proportion of a person with SAD's fear or anxiety compared to the situation?
Out of proportion; much more severe
Which category of SAD would identify a less extensive list of fears?
Nongeneralized
What factors contribute to the development of SAD?
Personal experiences, social environment, and biology
What is the difference between shyness and SAD?
Shyness is a personality trait that does not cause discomfort; SAD causes extreme discomfort and interferes with daily life
What percentage of the U.S. population meets the criteria for a SAD diagnosis?
12%
What symptoms of SAD does the clinical description not take into account?
Difficulty being assertive, feelings of inferiority, and hypersensitivity to criticism
Risk factors of SAD are defined as what?
Temperamental, environmental, genetic, and physiological
There are higher reports of SAD among those with first degree relatives affected by what disorders?
Panic and anxiety disorders
For a SAD diagnosis, a child must show the capacity to what?
form social relationships with other people
SAD is highly correlated with the presence of what other disorder?
Avoidant personality disorder