Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder
Differences and Similarities
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What are the symptoms of a panic disorder? (name 2)
Sweating, Increased heart rate, shortness of breath, chest pain,, nausea, dizziness, and fear of dying
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When social anxiety disorder occur?
Giving a speech, eating a meal, or in a conversation.
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This disorder has a definite cause.
Social Anxiety Disorder
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What in the brain is responsible for panic attacks?
Hypothalmus
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What's another name for social anxiety disorder?
Social Phobia
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Are the following definitions correctly matched? (true or false) Social Anxiety Disorder- reoccurring panic attacks that are unexpected with no apparent cure or trigger. Panic Disorder- anxiety about or fear of being in a social situation that could result in scrutiny of other people.
False
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How much of the population does it affect?
2-3%
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Who do anxiety disorders commonly afflict.
Adolescents
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Both disorders occur in the brain. (true or false)
True
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Men are twice as likely to be diagnosed with panic disorder. (True or False)
False
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How do anxiety disorders develop?
Genetics, Brain chemistry, Personality, Life events.
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Bob has a fear of talking to people, he often stays in his house by himself. What disorder is this?
Social Anxiety Disorder.
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What is the percentage of heritabillity?
40-48%
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The disorder typically begins in childhood or early adolescence and rarely devolves after the age of 25. (true or false)
True
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Sherman's blood pressure gets abnormally elevated and beings to sweat every time she's in a meeting. What disorder is this?
Panic Disorder.