What This Document Is
These are notes compiled for the second exam in PSYC 3560, Abnormal Psychology at Auburn University. The notes focus on anxiety disorders, covering their characteristics, prevalence, and potential treatments. It’s a condensed review of course material intended to aid in exam preparation.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in Abnormal Psychology at Auburn University who are preparing for their second exam. It consolidates key information regarding anxiety disorders, helping students efficiently review the material and identify areas needing further study. It’s most valuable when used *in conjunction with* course lectures, readings, and assignments.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document is a *review* of material, not a replacement for comprehensive study. It doesn’t include the full depth of lectures or assigned readings. It also doesn’t offer practice questions or detailed case studies – it’s designed to highlight core concepts for focused revision. It will not provide a complete understanding of the subject matter on its own.
What This Document Provides
The notes include an overview of the fight-or-flight response and the distinction between normal and abnormal fear. Specific anxiety disorders covered are Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Social Anxiety Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Acute Stress Disorder. The document details diagnostic criteria for Panic Disorder, prevalence rates, potential biological explanations, cognitive models (including anxiety sensitivity and safety behaviors), and biological treatments like SSRIs and Tricyclic Antidepressants.
This preview *does not* include detailed explanations of cognitive therapies, all treatment options, or in-depth case examples. It also does not contain any practice questions or a complete discussion of the etiology of each disorder.