Anxiety
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This research develops a concept analysis of anxiety. This analysis begins with the definition of the term "concept," as that terms is applied in the field of psychology, and proceeds to the definition of the psychological term "anxiety." Following these definitions, the criteria for, antecedents of, and consequences flowing from anxiety are identified and explained. The conditions required for a diagnosis of anxiety then are identified and discussed. Case illustrations then are presented for amplification of the conditions required for diagnosis. Lastly, empirical referents applied in the observation and measurement of anxiety are reviewed.A concept is a general idea or meaning that typically is mediated by a word, symbol, or sign. A concept may combine several elements from different sources to describe and explain a phenomenon (Whitley, 1992, pp. 155-161). A concept is formed through a process of abstraction that is followed by a process of generalization. At the level of abstraction, a concept is developed on the basis of limited data. At the level of generalization, the parameters of the concept are extended to all entities sharing those characteristics. An abstract concept is one that cannot be attributed to a specific entity or occurrence. By contrast, a concrete concept refers to a particular entity or outcome. Anxiety is defined within the context of feelings experienced
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another mental disorder.
e. Panic disorder is further distinguished as "without agoraphobia" or "with agoraphobia." The required conditions for the "without agoraphobia" case are as stated in "a" through "d" above. The required conditions for the "with agoraphobia" case are as stated in "a" through "d" above and the conditions for Agoraphobia without a history of panic disorder stated in the following section.
2. Agoraphobia without a history of panic disorder:
a. The presence of incapacitating panic-like symptoms or limited symptom attacks associated with a place from which escape might be difficult; or
b. The presence of incapacitating panic-like symptoms or limited symptom attacks associated with a place from which escape might be extremely embarrassing.
3. Specific phobia:
a. The presence of a marked and persistent fear of clearly discernible objects or situations; or
b. An invariant and immediate anxiety response upon exposure to a phobic stimulus as described above; and
c. The avoidance, fear, or anxious anticipation of encountering the phobic stimulus interferes significantly with a subject's daily routine, occupational functioning, or social life; or
d. The subject is markedly distressed about the
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