Psychology › Section O · Psychological disorders › Topic O.4
Anxiety disorders
Anxiety keeps us alert to danger, but when it becomes excessive, persistent and out of proportion to real threats, it can disrupt a whole life; anxiety disorders are the most common group of psychological disorders. This topic is for education only, not for diagnosing yourself or anyone else; if you are worried about anxiety, see a qualified professional.
In this topic
- Fear, anxiety and when they become a problem
- The anxiety disorders family
- Specific phobia and agoraphobia
- Social anxiety disorder
- Panic attacks and panic disorder
- Generalised anxiety disorder
- How fears are learned
- Worked example: tracing a learned fear
- Biology and thinking patterns
- Worked example: the cycle of panic
- Common mistakes to avoid
- Key takeaways
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