AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Phobic and panic disturbances are examples of which of the following kinds of disorder?
A
Personality
B
Schizophrenic
C
Anxiety
D
Somotoform
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Panic disorder is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phobias are a common type of anxiety disorder. They can affect anyone, regardless of age, sex and social background. Some of the most common phobias include: arachnophobia – fear of spiders.

Detailed explanation-3: -Claustrophobia is an anxiety disorder that causes an intense fear of enclosed spaces. If you get very nervous or upset when you’re in a tight place, like an elevator or crowded room, you might have claustrophobia. Some people have claustrophobia symptoms when they’re in all types of closed-up areas.

Detailed explanation-4: -You obsessively worry about others judging you or being embarrassed or ridiculed. Specific phobias. You feel intense fear of a specific object or situation, such as heights or flying. The fear goes beyond what’s appropriate and may cause you to avoid ordinary situations.

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