PSYC 380 Exam 3 Review Sheet: Anxiety, OCD, and Trauma-Related Disorders

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to anxiety, OCD, and trauma-related disorders as detailed in the PSYC 380 lecture notes.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Excessive anxiety and worry occurring more days than not for at least 6 months, accompanied by three or more symptoms.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Fear/anxiety about social situations, lasting for 6 months or more, often leading to avoidance.

Specific Phobia

Marked fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation, lasting for 6 months or more.

Panic Disorder

Presence of recurrent unexpected panic attacks characterized by intense fear or discomfort.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

Presence of obsessions and/or compulsions that are time-consuming or cause significant distress.

Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Disorder that occurs after exposure to a traumatic event, featuring intrusion symptoms, avoidance, and negative alterations in cognition.

Acute Stress Disorder

Occurs after experiencing a traumatic event, similar to PTSD but lasting from 3 days to one month.

Dissociative Amnesia

Inability to recall important biographical information, usually trauma-related.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity states with recurrent amnesia.

Obsessions

Recurrent and persistent intrusive thoughts or images causing marked anxiety or distress.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors performed in response to obsessions to reduce anxiety.

Intrusion Symptoms

Recurrent, involuntary memories or flashbacks related to a traumatic event.

Avoidance Symptoms

Efforts to avoid thoughts, feelings, or reminders associated with a traumatic event.

Negative Alterations in Cognition

Changes in beliefs or emotions related to a traumatic event, such as self-blame.

Biopsychosocial Causes of Anxiety Disorders

Include biological, psychological, and social factors contributing to the development of anxiety disorders.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Psychological treatment aimed at changing maladaptive thoughts and behaviors.

Exposure Therapy

Treatment involving gradual exposure to feared stimuli to reduce anxiety.