Category: Anxiety
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Social Phobia or Anxiety as Epidemiological Phenomenon
The main purpose of this report is to discuss social phobia or anxiety as an epidemiological phenomenon. First, it is of crucial importance to define this mental disorder. In Richard Heimbergs opinion, it can be interpreted as apprehension, fear, or discomfort, arising in connection with social activities or interactions with other people (Heimberg, 1995). It…
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Anxiety Disorder Definition: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Table of Contents Introduction Types of Anxiety Disorders and their Symptoms at all Ages Causes of Anxiety Disorder in Children and Adults Treatment of Anxiety Disorder Conclusion References Introduction Anxiety disorder refers to a mental condition where someone experiences considerable sensations of anxiety and fear. Anxiety is a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness,…
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder: Treatment
Table of Contents Introduction Incidence and Prevalence Pathophysiology Physical Assessment and Examination Treatment and Education Follow-up and Evaluation Conclusion References Introduction Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) is a psychological issue that is typified by extreme apprehension about events and actions. This excessive worry negatively impacts daily functioning, and individuals are concerned about health matters, destiny, family…
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Cognitive Psychology: Emotions and Anxiety
When Emotions Get the Better of Us: The Effect of Contextual Top-down Processing on Matching Fingerprints Evidence to support the main argument Fingerprint identification involves a decision-making process. There are no 100% identical fingerprints as even if the person provides sets of prints one after the other, they will be slightly different. Hence, the person…
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Impact of Generalized Anxiety Disorder on Single Parents
Table of Contents Abstract Impact of Generalized Anxiety Disorder on Single Parents Major Adverse Symptoms Single Parenting Stress Influence on Mental and Physical Health Social Factors Impact on Children Conclusion References Abstract Single parenthood is generally associated with challenging circumstances and experiences that can lead to certain mental disorders. This paper focuses on the impact…
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy as an Empirically Supported Intervention for Children With Anxiety
Abstract Anxiety in children is a considerable bother since it is associated with the development of severe complications if untreated. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is one of the methods for treating the condition. ACT focuses on six primary points to develop psychological flexibility: acceptance, diffusion, contact with the present moment, self-as-context, values, and committed…
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Correlation Between Childhood Attachment and Adult Anxiety
Introduction Childhood attachment can be the result of severe psychological impairments in adulthood, and parenting aspects are largely those factors that stimulate specific disorders. According to Corcoran and McNulty (2018), parental neglect is a driver of emotional development difficulties in children, and the lack of attention is fraught with anxiety, depression, and other psychological problems…
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Test Anxiety and Academic Performance in Undergraduate and Graduate Students
The purpose of the conducted study, described in the article entitled Test Anxiety and Academic Performance in Undergraduate and Graduate Students is to determine the levels of test anxiety and academic performance in large cohorts of graduate and undergraduate students and to investigate how these levels are related to one another. The hypothesis of the…
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The Use of Emotional Freedom Technique for Test Taking Anxiety Reduction
Table of Contents Introduction Scholarly/Creative Merit of the Work Institutional Strengthening Conclusion References Introduction Stress and related psychological problems seem to be critical factor that drives adolescents to self-destructive behaviors. This issue often becomes the reason for poor performance in educational institutions and causes affective disorders later in life (Church, De Asis, & Brooks, 2012).…
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Social Media as a Cause of Anxiety and Depression
Table of Contents Introduction Social Media as an Addiction Social Media as a Tool A Note of Caution Conclusion References Introduction Anxiety and depression are considerable problems for US society and the international community. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA, n.d.), anxiety disorders are the most common mental illnesses affecting almost…