1. Chapter 16.2 Anxiety Disorders
Mr. McCormick
Psychology

2. Do-Now (Discussion)
How do psychologists classify psychological disorders?
What are the 5 “axes” of the DSM-IV-TR?
Why do psychologists use 5 different “axes” when classifying mental illness?

3. Anxiety Disorders Open up your textbooks to pg. 455 Chapter 16.2:

4. Anxiety Disorders Anxiety Disorders:
A group of psychological disorders characterized by fear, anxiety, and/or personal inadequacy
Most common type of mental illness in the U.S.
Types of Anxiety Disorders:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Phobic Disorder
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (O.C.D.)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.)

5. Anxiety Disorders Complete Study Guide # 16-2: Anxiety Disorders:
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Phobic Disorder
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (O.C.D.)
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (P.T.S.D.)

6. Phobias Refer to Figure 16.6: “Phobias” Pg. 457
How do fears differ from phobias?

7. Homework Complete Case Study # 16 Work on “Me Books” “Panic Disorder”
Answer Questions #s 1-7
Work on “Me Books”