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1. Social anxiety is actually a(n) ___________________________________.
phobia
2. What's a phobia?
an excessive or unreasonably fearful reaction to a situation or thing
3. What is agoraphobia?
the fear of situations or places from which escape may be difficult
4. What is the third-most common psychiatric disorder in America?
social phobia, or social anxiety
5. At what point in life does social anxiety generally develop for the first time?
during the mid-teen years
6. More men than women develop social anxiety. True or false?
false/ About twice as many women as men develop the disorder.
7. People who suffer from social anxiety have an intense, persistent, and excessive fear of what?
They fear being scrutinized by others or of having their performance evaluated.
8. People with social anxiety do not realize that their fears are irrational. True or false?
false/ They do know that their fears are irrational.
9. What symptoms might a social-anxiety sufferer experience in a social situation?
trembling, rapid heartbeat, pounding heart, sweating, squeaky or shaky voice, dry mouth, hyperventilation, muscle tension, upset stomach, diarrhea, blushing, and confusion
10. When symptoms of social anxiety disorder are severe, what related disorder may develop?
panic disorder
11. What characterizes panic disorder?
unpredictable, recurring attacks of intense fear or terror
12. A panic attack can happen to a person who is sleeping. True or false?
true
13. For how long can a panic attack last?
for minutes or for hours
14. At what point in life are people generally stricken with panic disorder?
in the late teens or early-to-mid twenties
15. Describe a panic attack.
During a panic attack, a person's heart races wildly. He or she may have shortness of breath, lightheadedness or dizziness, and crushing chest pain. A sense of impending doom and a feeling of unreality may be experienced, as well. A panic-attack victim thinks that he or she is going crazy.
16. What consequences can social anxiety have for teens who suffer from it?
agoraphobia
17. What consequences can social anxiety have for teens who suffer from it?
Teens may avoid going to parties or on dates. They may take an "F" rather than present an oral report. Participating in class may be unbearable. They may drop out of school and/or turn to drugs or alcohol in an attempt to lower than inhibitions.
18. What is the cause of social anxiety?
No one cause has been identified.
19. Heredity plays no role in the development of social anxiety. True or false?
false/ It seems that heredity does play a role. The disorder runs in families.
20. An imbalance of what neurotransmitter may play a role in the development of social anxiety?
serotonin
21. What drug has been shown to aggravate anxiety and nervousness?
caffeine
22. Social anxiety is often not diagnosed until a patient is treated for one of what two other conditions?
depression or panic disorder
23. What are the most effective treatments for social anxiety?
talk therapy, medication, or a combination of both
24. What is taught during cognitive-behavioral therapy?
New strategies for confronting negative feelings about social situations and for dealing with the fear of being judged by others are taught. New ways of thinking are taught.
25. What happens during "social skills training"?
Patients practice how to behave in social situations by role-playing.
26. What kinds of drugs are used to treat social anxiety disorder?
MAOIs, tranquilizers (benzodiazepines), beta-blockers, SSRIs
27. With which medication must special dietary precautions be taken?
with MAOIs
28. Which of these medications is most commonly used to treat social anxiety?
SSRIs
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