4.6 Specific Phobia and 4.7 Social Anxiety Disorder

A set of flashcards containing key vocabulary terms and their definitions related to anxiety disorders.

safety behavior

A coping strategy designed to reduce anxiety in social situations by reducing the chance of negative outcomes.

specific phobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by excessive, distressing, and persistent fear or anxiety about a specific object or situation.

behavioral inhibition

An inherited trait characterized by a consistent tendency to show fear and restraint when faced with new social interactions or situations.

social anxiety disorder

Characterized by extreme and persistent fear or anxiety and avoidance of social situations in which one could potentially be evaluated negatively by others.