Solutions For Abnormal Psychology Chapter 4 Problem 7TY

Anxiety consists of three components.

• The physiological components that includes sympathetic nervous system.

• The cognitive component of negative thoughts and a subjective feeling of anxious distress

• The behavioral component that is defined by escape or avoidance.

Hence the option b is not correct.

Panic attack is one of the symptoms of anxiety disorder. In this the person experiences a discrete period of intense fear and physical arousal.

The cognitive symptoms of a panic attack are

• Fear of dying

• Fear of losing control

• Chills and heat sensations

Hence the option a is not correct.

The physiological symptoms of panic attack are

• Dizziness

• Heart palpitations

• Shortness of breath

• Choking

• Chest pain, seating etc.

Hence the correct option is.