https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp Abnormal Psychology en-us 2017-11-10 16:18:20 UTC 2025-12-18 12:21:14 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205747559 Shyness is a personality trait that is defined as "Being reserved or having or showing nervousness or timidity in the company of other people."
S.A.D. is a serious and potentially life-altering mental condition.]]> 2017-11-10 16:27:56 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205747559 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205749709 2017-11-10 16:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205749709 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205750684 2017-11-10 16:35:58 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205750684 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205750821 2017-11-10 16:36:18 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205750821 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205751246 A man is at his first day of a new job and doesn't know how to introduce himself to his coworkers.

A little girl cannot answer questions in class for fear of being wrong, or that her voice will sound weak.

A woman cannot eat in public for fear that people will watch her and judge her.

These people most likely realize that these thoughts and feelings are not rational, but continue to have them anyway. They are not sure how to shake them and become angry at themselves for being this way. It is a cycle.]]> 2017-11-10 16:37:28 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205751246 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205751723 2017-11-10 16:38:52 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/205751723 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/206816751 The current DSM - 5 Definition is "A persistent fear of one or more social or performance situations in which the person is exposed to unfamiliar people or to possible scrutiny by others. The individual fears that he or she will act in a way (or show anxiety symptoms) that will be embarrassing and humiliating."]]> 2017-11-14 16:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/206816751 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/206835286 Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is characterized as having anxiety about all sorts of everyday situations having to do with health, family, work, money, etc.

Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) is sometimes called sociopathy and, by name only, could be confused with Social Anxiety. However, those with ASPD do not care about following what is deemed right and wrong, and shows no respect for the rights and feelings of others.]]> 2017-11-14 17:02:27 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/206835286 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/206845147 Social Anxiety is believed to be caused by a serotonin imbalance. Serotonin is a chemical in the brain that helps to regulate mood. Also negative experiences such as bullying or abuse could be a factor. Anxiety disorders can run in the family, although it is unknown if it comes from the genetics or the environment being brought up in.]]> 2017-11-14 17:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/206845147 emmaanderson2018 https://padlet.com/emmaanderson2018/53xldlaxv7cp/wish/207745780

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