Psychology 281: Abnormal Psychology
DISORDER OUTLINE
Chapter 4
Anxiety Disorders
1. Panic Disorder
Symptoms:
– Recurrent unexpected panic attacks
– At least one month with: persistent worry about having another panic attack, persistent
worry about implications of attack, and change in behavior related to attacks
2. Agoraphobia
Symptoms:
– Fear of exposure of public transportation, open spaces, enclosed spaces, standing in
line/being in a crowd, being outside the home alone
– May or may not have symptoms of panic
– Avoidance
– Situation almost always provokes fear/anxiety
3. Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Symptoms: (lasts at least 6 months)
– Excessive/uncontrolled worry
– Inability to tolerate uncertainty
– Worries ‘preventatively’
4. Social Anxiety Disorder
