Disorder
What am I?
- Characterized by unexpected and recurrent panic attacks
Panic Disorder
Name one or two DSM criteria for Panic Disorder.
a) Described as a rapid elevated sense of fear and/or discomfort that is accompanied by physiological symptoms
b) Worrying about having a panic attack and engaging in behaviours to avoid having a panic attack
c) The panic attacks are not associated with drug use, medication, and any medical or psychological conditions
Name the types of Data Collection methods mentioned during the presentation. (Hint: There were 5)
1. Direct Observation.
2. qEEG
3. Standardized Self-Report Measures
4. Clinical Interviews
5. Self-Monitoring
Length of time that a panic attack may last?
Roughly 10-20 minutes, but in some cases may be longer.
True or False, is this one criteria for Agoraphobia according to the DSM-5?
"Described as having anxiety about situations that involve one-self leaving their home alone, being in public spaces whether enclosed or open, using public transportation, and being in a crowd or surrounded by people"
True.
What does the Qualitative electroencephalogram(qEEG) seek to measure?
Neurological processes and patterns of hypersensitivity and hyperarousal.
What am I?
- Fear of situations in which escape is difficult, help is unavailable, or panic attacks are likely
Agoraphobia
How many consecutive months but persistent fear and avoidance of said situations be present for Agoraphobia?
6 months or more.
How many people with panic disorder also experience agoraphobia?
50% of people