Team 3 Experiment Psychology

In this group there were no disruptive members. I filled the role of an observer, I offered feedback at the end of the session. The counselor filled the role of standard setter. There was an encourager, a harmonizer, an expediter, and a follower.

Social anxiety is “a fear of humiliation or of being judged by others, and an avoidance of social situations where attention centers on the individual” (Martis). According to the Social Anxiety Institute, social anxiety has become the third largest psychological disorder, following depression and alcoholism (Richards). Commonly, victims of this social phobia have problems pursuing social environments, interactions, and relationships (“Social Anxiety Disorder”). The failure to fulfill daily requirements in jobs, social settings, and relationships often leaves them feeling “powerless, alone, or even ashamed” (“Social Anxiety Disorder”). Today in America,“15 million [people] suffer[from] the disorder” (“Social Anxiety Disorder”). Of the 15 million American adults affected, women and men are equally prone to develop the phobia (“Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder)”). Currently, the prevalence rate for acquiring social anxiety disorder is “13-14% of all Americans” and continues to rise (Richards). As the number of people affected by social anxiety continues to rise, the understanding of social anxiety’s causes, effects, and treatments is crucial.

This evaluation is for the period of April 02, 2015 – March 31, 2016. On November 13, 2015, you were placed under my supervision. As a CalWORKs Eligibility Technician at CalWORKs North Region and you are responsible for administering Cal-WORKs, CalFresh and Medi-Cal. Therefore, this evaluation will also contain comments and information provided by your pervious supervisor.

Participants. 22 healthy adults (13 females, 22.90 ± 3.52 years), who were naïve from the purpose of the experiment, gave informed consent before the experiment to participate as paid volunteers.

It has been argued that social anxiety disorder may be multifaceted though it is not seen as so in the DSM-5 (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Some researchers believe that social interaction and performance anxiety are two separate facets of social anxiety disorder (Weeks, 2014, p. 298). According to Weeks (2014), there have been studies that show there may be as many as three different facets which would consist of performance, observational, and social interaction fears (p. 298). There are other studies that state social anxiety disorder is not multifaceted because performance and social interaction anxiety both fit into a single factor (Weeks, 2014, p. 298). The DSM-5 has a performance only specifier, but that does not necessarily mean that social anxiety disorder is multifaceted because it may have been added to help focus on the specific situation at which the anxiety is occurring (American Psychiatric Association,

In case study #4 Louise a 69-year-old architect, has a fear of public speaking, to the point that she is even afraid to speak up at a business meeting. This is causing her problems at work because she avoids situations where she will have to speak in front of other people. She is afraid that she will appear stupid and that other people will make fun of her. Louise may be suffering from social anxiety or social phobia.

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD), also sometimes referred to as Social Phobia, is described by the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) as the “extreme fear of being scrutinized and judged by others in social or performance situations” (2016). The third most diagnosed mental disorder (Social Anxiety Disorder, 2016) social anxiety disorder is believed to affect nearly 15 million adults in the United States (Understanding the Facts: Social Anxiety Disorder, 2016) and is a growing concern in today’s ever more socially connected world.

Social anxiety disorder (SAD), also known as social phobia, is characterized by an invasive, irrational fear of specific objects, activities or situations (Tillfors, 2004). Individuals who are diagnosed with SAD are afraid of making mistakes and looking bad or embarrassed in front of others (“Social Anxiety Disorder,” 2015). Some physical symptoms of SAD include: confusion, pounding heart, sweating, shaking, blushing, muscle tension, upset stomach and diarrhea (“Social Anxiety Disorder,” 2015). The fear and other symptoms associated with SAD can be made worse by a lack of social skills and new social situations. As a result, people may avoid situations that cause them extreme distress (“Social Anxiety Disorder,” 2015). Also, individuals may

Ten male and ten female athletes from University of Northwestern volunteered to be a part of this study. These athletes have not participated in any particular diet to enhance athletic ability. All of the participants that volunteered were between the ages of eighteen and twenty-two. The average of the participants were twenty-one. The sport that the volunteered athlete participated in is completely random. However, the athletes who volunteered have to be involved in a sport that was currently in season to achieve the most accurate results. The athletes agreed to be randomly assigned either a high protein diet or a vegetarian diet. Half of the male participants and half of the female participants were assigned a high protein diet. The other

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is mental health disease that is highly prevalent (Kessler et al., 2005) and is often characterized by an intense fear of being the center of attention in social situations such as pubic speaking, and most, if not all social events (Hedman, Strom, Stunkel, Mortberg 2013). It has been reported as one of the most common psychiatric disorders around (Kessler et al., 2005), with the onset of SAD generally manifesting itself starting during childhood and early adolescents (Shahar, 2014), with a research team out of the Stanford University reporting that cases of SAD often go undertreated (Jazaieri, Goldin, Werner, Ziv, and Gross, 2012). With such a common problem, and with the problem often getting undertreated,

Social Phobia, also called social anxiety disorder (SAD), is one of the most common, but misconstrued mental health problems in society. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), over 15 million adults suffer from the disorder. First appearing in the DSM-III as Social Phobia, and later in the DSM-IV as Social Anxiety Disorder, this newly established disorder denotes afflicting stress and anxiety associated with social situations (Zakri 677). According to James W. Jefferson, two forms of Social phobia exist: specific and generalized. Specific social phobia indicates anxiety limited to few performance situations, while generalized indicates anxiety in all social situations (Jefferson). Many people often interchangeably link this disorder to shyness––a personality trait. However, although they have striking similarities, the two are divergent. To begin with, SAD has an extensive etiology ranging from multiple factors. Furthermore, symptoms of various aspects accompany SAD. Moreover, SAD has detrimental impacts affecting quality of life. Lastly, SAD has numerous methods of treatment. Social Phobia is prevalent in both women and men beginning at the onset of puberty (ADAA).

Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD) is not a disease, nor can an individual contract it. It is a manifestation of one’s own perception of being rejected, humiliated, ignored or scrutinized, an incapacitating fear of social situations. SAD affects both children and adults, all ethnicities, men and women, although studies have shown that more women develop SAD than men and it is a global disorder. When an individual suffers from SAD, the routine life of these individuals can be affected. However, there is a better life with effective treatment but without treatment it is an agonizing and stressful psychological issue.

Among all anxiety problems, social anxiety disorder is most common anxiety issue and third most common problem in all mental complications (American Psychiatric Association, 2000; Hofmann & Bogels, 2006). SAD is a mental disorder which has a tendency to become chronic and badly disturbs normal functions of life if not diagnosed and treated in time (Beesdo-Baum, et al., 2012; Garcia-Lopez, Piqueras, Diaz-Castela, & Ingles, 2008). It is also among the most prevailing mental disorders and is described in Criterion A of DSM-V as “Marked fear or anxiety about one or more social situations in which the individual is exposed to possible scrutiny by others. Examples include social interactions (e.g., having a conversation, meeting unfamiliar people), being observed (e.g., eating or drinking), and performing in front of others (e.g., giving a speech)” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). A specific amount of anxiety is always anticipated socially and helps an individual managing future threats (American Psychiatric Association, 2000). But having social anxiety means that anxiety is too much for normal functioning during social situations and often interferes with

(Clark & Beck,2010) There is a “marked and persistent fear of social or performance situations in which embarrassment may occur” DSM-IV-TR; APA, 2000, p.450) Social Phobics seem unable to assess friendly facial expressions. (Ballenger,2009) They have an enhanced vigilance to angry faces relative to happy and neutral faces. (Mogg,2004) This affects interpersonal functioning. (Joorman, 2006)

Therefore, in order to achieve the goal, I want my all team members to agree my three team procedures. It is a rare possibility for us to get together as a team, before that, we are all strangers and we come from different countries. Thus, the first procedure is that we need to open our heart. It is necessary for us to share our experience, stories, and cultural background so that we would learn more about each other, even find same interests. In addition, we do not be hesitated to show off our strength in front of our team members and never hide our shortages, because “there is no such perfect person in the real life.” Everyone has his strength and weakness, but we need to know it so that we assign the best role for you to do the case in order