Asked by esther doreen on Jun 09, 2024

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Panic attacks and agoraphobia are related disorders of emotion.
A) Describe each disorder,including an explanation of the major symptoms.
B) Can you have panic attacks without agoraphobia? Can you have agoraphobia without panic attacks?
C) Discuss two factors that can lead to the development of anxiety disorders.

Panic Attacks

Sudden and intense feelings of fear or discomfort, often with physical symptoms such as rapid heartbeat and sweating.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by intense fear of places or situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing, or in which help may not be available.

Anxiety Disorders

A category of mental health disorders characterized by excessive fear, nervousness, and worry, affecting daily functioning.

  • Describe panic attacks and agoraphobia, their relationship, symptoms, and factors leading to anxiety disorders.
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Josefina CovarrubiasJun 09, 2024
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A) Panic attacks-anxiety disorder that consists of sudden,overwhelming attacks of terror (symptoms include sweating,trembling,heart racing,dizziness,light-headedness,tingling in hands/feet,feeling like you are going crazy or dying,or like you cannot escape,come on quickly).Agoraphobia-fear of being in a situation in which escape may be difficult or impossible (symptoms include avoiding open spaces).Panic attacks themselves often occur in people with agoraphobia.
B) Yes,you can have panic attacks without agoraphobia,and you can have agoraphobia without panic attacks (although this is somewhat rare).
C) Children with inhibited temperamental style (those who are shy and avoid unfamiliar people and objects) are more likely to develop anxiety disorders.People with heightened biological sensitivity for a threat response or who have learned this response through classical conditioning are also more likely to develop anxiety disorders.