OCD and Anxiety Disorders: Crash Course Psychology #29

Why is it inappropriate to use terms like 'OCD' casually?

• Because it minimizes the severity of the disorder

• Because it's a compliment to be organized

• Because everyone experiences these disorders to some degree

• Because it's a medical term that should only be used by doctors

What condition was previously classified as an anxiety disorder but now is in its own category?

• Phobias

• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

• Panic Disorder

• Generalized Anxiety Disorder

What is the main difference between general anxiety and an anxiety disorder?

• General anxiety is more intense

• Anxiety disorders are temporary

• General anxiety doesn't affect daily life

• Anxiety disorders significantly impair one's ability to function

Which perspective suggests that anxiety disorders can develop through observation and learning?

• Learning perspective

• Genetic perspective

• Biological perspective

• Neurological perspective

How do genetics play a role in anxiety disorders?

• Only children inherit anxiety disorders from their parents

• Identical twins have a higher chance of developing similar phobias even if raised apart

• They influence the type of anxiety disorder one might develop

• They determine the severity of the disorder