Term

According to the multipath model, how are biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors involved in the development of anxiety disorders?

Definition

The multipath model stresses the importance of considering the contribution of and interaction between biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors in the etiology of anxiety disorders.

Term

Give examples of how according to the multipath model, how are biological, psychological, social, and sociocultural factors involved in the development of anxiety disorders?

Definition

- genetically predisposed individuals (e.g., those with inherited overactivity of the fear circuitry in the brain) who grow up in a supportive family or social environment may not develop an anxiety disorder. although sociocultural factors (e.g., discrimination, poverty) can increase the risk of anxiety disorders, personality variables (such as a sense of control and mastery) can help mitigate the impact of stressors.

Term

What are phobias?

Definition

strong, irrational fears. Ex: Agoraphobia is an intense fear of being in public places where escape or help may not be possible. Specific phobias include a variety of irrational fears involving objects and situations.