Agoraphobia

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/agoraphobia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the diagnostic classification?Anxiety disorder, specifically classified as a phobia in the DSM-5
2. What is the prevalence rate?Approximately 1.7% of the adult population
3. Why do people with agoraphobia avoid places?They worry that a panic attack could happen and it would be hard to get help, so staying home feels safer.
4. How can someone with agoraphobia feel when they go outside?They might feel a racing heart, sweaty palms, or a strong urge to run away, which can feel like a panic attack.

Anxiety Disorder: A class of mental health disorders characterized by persistent and excessive worry, fear, and related behavioral disturbances.
Cognitive Restructuring: A therapeutic technique aimed at identifying and challenging negative or irrational thought patterns.
Exposure Therapy: A type of CBT that involves gradually confronting feared objects or situations to reduce anxiety responses.
Homebound: Describes individuals who are unable to leave their homes due to severe psychological or physical conditions.