Sudden,paralyzing Episodes of Fear Describe Which Type of Anxiety Disorder

question 29

Multiple Choice

Sudden,paralyzing episodes of fear describe which type of anxiety disorder?

• A)phobia
• B)generalized anxiety
• C)panic
• D)obsessive-compulsive

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Definitions:

Thalamus

Part of the limbic system located in the center of the brain, this structure relays sensory information from the lower part of the brain to the proper areas of the cortex and processes some sensory information before sending it to its proper area.

Cannon-Bard Theory

A theory of emotion that argues physical arousal and emotional experience occur simultaneously but independently.

Emotion

A complex psychological state involving an individual's physiological response, subjective experience, and behavioral expression in response to stimuli.

Facial Feedback Hypothesis

Theory of emotion that assumes that facial expressions provide feedback to the brain concerning the emotion being expressed, which in turn causes and intensifies the emotion.