Anxiety and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

This set of flashcards covers key terms and concepts related to anxiety and obsessive-compulsive disorders, including definitions, types of anxiety, therapeutic interventions, and related disorders.

Anxiety

Apprehension, uneasiness, uncertainty, or dread from real or perceived threat.

Defense Mechanisms

Automatic coping styles that protect people from anxiety.

Panic Level of Anxiety

An intense level of anxiety characterized by terror, emotional paralysis, and severe withdrawal.

Mild Anxiety

A level of anxiety where the perceptual field is heightened and individuals can work toward goals.

Moderate Anxiety

A level of anxiety characterized by a narrowed perceptual field and difficulty in concentration.

Severe Anxiety

A level of anxiety where the perceptual field is greatly reduced, leading to distorted perceptions.

Panic Disorder

An anxiety disorder characterized by recurrent unexpected panic attacks.

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Excessive worry lasting for at least six months, affecting daily activities.

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

A disorder characterized by recurrent obsessions and compulsions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

A form of psychotherapy effective in treating anxiety disorders through changing thought patterns.

Systematic Desensitization

A therapeutic technique used to reduce fear of a specific object or situation through gradual exposure.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

A treatment for OCD that involves exposure to anxiety-provoking thoughts or situations without performing compulsions.

Agoraphobia

Fear of being in places where escape might be difficult or embarrassment might occur.

Social Anxiety Disorder

Severe anxiety associated with social situations where one may be evaluated negatively.

Ego-Dystonic

Describing behaviors such as compulsions that individuals recognize as unreasonable.

Hoarding Disorder

A condition characterized by excessive accumulation of items and difficulties discarding possessions.

Trichotillomania

An impulse control disorder involving compulsively pulling out one's hair.

Excoriation Disorder

Recurrent skin picking leading to lesions.

Self-Care Deficits

Specific areas in which individuals may need assistance due to their anxiety or stress disorders.