List and Briefly Explain Three Dimensions of an Anxiety Response

question 28

Essay

List and briefly explain three dimensions of an anxiety response.

Compare and contrast different eating disorders and understand their characteristics.

Recognize how labels and diagnoses in mental health can influence perception and treatment of individuals.

Explore the theoretical perspectives in psychology and their approaches to explaining mental disorders.

Distinguish between normal and abnormal behavior based on specific psychological criteria.

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Definitions:

Compulsion

A repetitive and rigid behavior or mental act that persons feel driven to perform in order to prevent or reduce anxiety.

Repetitive Behavior

Actions repeated over and over again, which can be a symptom of several disorders, including OCD and autism spectrum disorders.

Mental Act

A process or activity carried out by the mind, such as thinking, reasoning, or remembering.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or acute discomfort, accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath.