Psychology Semester Review

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After exposure to combat, Patient A is experiencing flashbacks, is easily agitated, and frequently perceives he is under threat. Patient A likely has

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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

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Patient B is frequently on-edge, catastrophizing and worrying about "what-if scenarios". When their intrusive thoughts or external stimuli get too intense, Patient B sometimes suffers panic attacks. Patient B likely has a diagnosis of

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Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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A patient who has intense fear of flying on commercial airlines has

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Specific Phobia

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Fear and worry associated with social interactions and social situations

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Social anxiety

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A person who experiences panic attacks with no known trigger or stressor likely has

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Panic attack disorder

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A person who frequently engages in repetitive behaviors or acts on impulsive thoughts likely has a diagnosis of

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Obsessive compulsive disorder

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Stemming from the amygdala, this is our set of responses to perceived and actual threats: Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn

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Fight, flight, freeze, or fawn

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Physical sensations that serve as triggers for anxiety

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Somatic cues

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Type of therapy which attempts to change behaviors or thought patterns to address mental health issues

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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

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Influences that our early experiences have on how we view the world

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Psychological vulnerabilities