PSY 231--Flashcard 11

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What is the heritability percentage of anxiety disorders?

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Approximately 30%.

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What maintains a person's anxiety when they avoid opening their credit card bill?

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Negative reinforcement.

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What type of therapy involves mimicking panic attack symptoms to show they are not harmful?

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Behavioral (exposure) therapy.

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What is NOT required for a panic disorder diagnosis?

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Family history of breathing problems.

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What type of therapy focuses on discussing unhelpful thoughts in social anxiety disorder?

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Cognitive therapy.

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Define 'anxiety disorder'.

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A mental health condition characterized by excessive fear or worry.

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What is 'negative reinforcement'?

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A process that strengthens a behavior by removing an aversive stimulus.

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What is the goal of exposure therapy?

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To reduce fear and anxiety by gradually exposing the patient to the feared object or context.

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What are the common symptoms of a panic attack?

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Rapid heartbeat, sweating, trembling, shortness of breath, feelings of impending doom.

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What is the difference between 'positive reinforcement' and 'negative reinforcement'?

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Positive reinforcement adds a pleasant stimulus to increase behavior, while negative reinforcement removes an unpleasant stimulus.