AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

ANXIETY DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With regard to Panic Disorder, which of the following would be considered maladaptive changes of behavior? Select all that apply.
A
Avoiding exercise or physical exertion
B
Avoiding caffeine
C
Avoiding public transportation
D
Increasing number of scheduled activities
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It is a maladaptive behavior because it means we submit to the illness and become unable to meet the demands of life. In essence, withdrawing in this sense is like giving up.

Detailed explanation-2: -Panic attacks may include rapid heart rate, loss of breath, shaking, sweating, chest pain, or feeling detached from the world or one’s own body. Often, individuals who experience this intense sensation fear that they are “going crazy” or that they are dying.

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