Module: Anxiety disorders
Generalized anxiety disorder
The following module looks at the biological, cognitive, and sociocultural etiologies of generalized anxiety disorder [GAD] and panic attacks. As part of the module, we will also explore why prevalence rates of anxiety disorders may change over time. Finally, research methods and ethical considerations will also be addressed.
- Diagnosing GAD
- Biological explanations of GAD
- Cognitive explanations of GAD
- Sociocultural explanations of GAD
- Research methods and ethical considerations in research in abnormal psychology
- Prevalence rates of GAD
- Final assessment