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Definitions of commonly used terms relating to Social Anxiety Disorder. On this page you will find definitions for words beginning with the letter "A".
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Attention Retraining
Attention retraining is used in treating social anxiety disorder to change automatic attention biases towards negative feedback.
ADAA
ADAA is the Anxiety Disorders Association of America
Autonomic Nervous System
The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary activities in the body such as the functioning of the heart.
Anorexia
Anorexia refers to loss of appetite.
Asthenia
Asthenia refers to a lack of strength.
Aphasia Voluntaria
Aphasia voluntaria was an early term for selective mutism.
Avoidance Behaviors
Avoidance behaviors are methods of avoiding anxiety-inducing situations.
Anxiolytic
Anxiolytics are medications used in the treatment of anxiety.
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Avoidant personality disorder is similar to social anxiety disorder, usually involving more impairment in functioning and issues with trust.
Agoraphobia
Agoraphobia is a fear of being in public places.
ataxia
Ataxia is the loss of control over muscle movement.
Assertive Communication
Assertive communication is a proactive method of expressing feelings and desires.
Aggressive Communication
Aggressive communication is a method of expressing needs and wants that do not take in to account the feelings of others.
Ativan
Ativan is a benzodiazepine used in treating anxiety disorders and short-term anxiety.
Anxiety Hierarchies
Anxiety hierarchies are ordered lists of anxiety-producing situations.
Amygdala
The amydala are a pair of brain structures involved in memory and emotional processing.
Adrenaline
Adrenaline is a hormone released as part of the fight-or-flight response.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy is a form of treatment based on Buddhist principles and behavioral therapy.
Anticipatory Anxiety
Anticipatory anxiety is anxiety that is experienced during a period of hours to weeks before a feared event.
Anxiety
Anxiety is the experience of a combination of physical and emotional symptoms in response to a perceived threat.
