Distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive fear and anxiety.

(1) Distinguish between adaptive and maladaptive fear and anxiety. Develop an example of when the experience of fear and anxiety is actually beneficial. Refer to the podcast provided in the module entitled “World With No Fear” to learn about a woman with a condition that does not allow her to experience fear. Consider why not feeling fear can be dangerous.
(2) Distinguish between a specific phobia and generalized anxiety disorder. How are they similar? How are they different? Select a specific phobia from the list provided here: https://www.verywellmind.com/list-of-phobias-2795453. Then, describe what person would be like who suffers from the specific phobia you selected. Consider how the phobia could potentially interfere with every day functioning. Lastly, describe how the phobia would be treated using the technique known as systematic desensitization.
(3) Distinguish between agoraphobia and social anxiety disorder. How are they similar? How are they different? Develop an original example of someone who would be diagnosed with social anxiety disorder rather than agoraphobia. Explain why the person would receive the diagnosis of social anxiety disorder and outline a treatment plan to address the disorder.
(4) What is panic disorder and what exactly are panic attacks? Review the video provided in the module entitled “What Causes Panic Attacks, and How Can You Prevent Them”. After reviewing the video, answer the following: (a) What does cause panic attacks? (b) How can they be prevented?
(5) Have you or someone you knew experienced any of the disorders discussed in the module? If so, and if you are comfortable in doing so, share your experience. Make sure to provide sufficient detail so that others can identify the symptoms. For example, if you’ve experienced a panic attack, describe how the experience felt
read module 7 in uploaded text Abnormal Psychology

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