pysch ch 15b

Among American veterans of the United States invasion of Iraq, about _____ U.S. combat infantry personnel have reported symptoms of PTSD, depression, or severe anxiety in the months after returning home.

1 in 6

According to the text, one research team has identified _____ genes that appear to be associated with typical anxiety disorder symptoms.

17

People who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder:

are tense and apprehensive all of the time.

Using _____, researchers have created chronically anxious, ulcer-prone rats by giving them unpredictable electric shocks.

classical conditioning

Sigmund Freud described this disorder as free-floating anxiety.

generalized anxiety disorder

This disorder is characterized by symptoms of unexplained and continually tense and uneasy feelings.

generalized anxiety disorder

According to the text, many contemporary psychologists have turned to the _____ perspectives on anxiety.

learning and biological

People who are troubled by repetitive thoughts or actions are suffering from:

obsessive-compulsive disorder.

_____ disorder is characterized by a person experiencing sudden episodes of intense dread.

panic

If you avoid situations in which help may not be available when panic strikes, you may be suffering from a _____.

phobia

Suffering can sometimes lead to a positive outcome known as _____. In this case, a challenging crisis can lead to an increased appreciation for life, more meaningful relationships, and changed priorities.

post traumatic growth