Abstract This paper first defines and classifies panicattacks. The writer discusses diagnostic criteria and looks into the causes of panicattacks. In this paper, the writer examines what panicattacks are and how they relate to anxiety disorders. The writer also discusses why panicattacks are so frequently misunderstood.
From the Paper "The American Psychiatric Association see DSM IV defines anxiety disorders as a group of diagnosable disorders with certain shared features and certain clinical distinctions. The anxiety disorders are typically classified according to the severity and duration of their symptoms and specific behavioral characteristics. The classification categories include; Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) which is long-lasting and low-grade, Panic disorder which has more dramatic symptoms, Phobias Performance anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive ... "
Abstract This paper begins by defining what panicattacks are and attemps to explain how and why certain people get these attacks. It provides an hypothesis that there has been a rise in panicattacks in recent decades due to the higher stress factor in our personal and professional lives. The paper examines this hypothesis, its limitations and reviews literature which relates to this theory.
From the Paper "A panic attack is a most uncomfortable but irrational feeling of impending doom and helplessness that suddenly happens in a particular place or situation. The heart pounds, breathing becomes difficult, the person trembles, feels dizzy or nauseated and feels that he is going crazy. It has been observed to occur during tense life transitions like a change of job, marriage or the birth of the first child, most often in adolescents and young adults. Because of its unpredictable nature and the fact of more and more pressure situations in today's living, it becomes a matter of concern to learn more about panic attacks."
Abstract This paper provides definitions of panic disorder and panicattacks and gives an overview of their symptoms and the types of panicattacks that can occur. The writer explains that it is difficult to determine what causes panic disorder as it occurs in many different situations and contexts, often together with other phobias, disorders, or medical conditions. It is frequently associated with depression, which has important implications for the psychiatric treatment of patients. The writer concludes with a brief overview of treatments, and a recommendation for further research in order better to understand this syndrome.
Outline:
Introduction and Overview
Causative Factors
Panic Disorders and Depression
Conclusion: the Importance of Treatment
From the Paper "In terms of these categories, one of the problematic areas of this disorder is the fact that sufferers often state that their first attack seemed to have "...come on totally "out of the blue" during an ordinary activity such as shopping or working at their desks" (Root 3). This usually leads to feelings of insecurity and loss of control and is also often associated with various tasks and situations. This has implications in terms of the way that the patient or sufferer deals with the disorder; for example "... the unpredictable nature of the acute episode which contributes so strongly to the interepisodic anxiety and avoidant coping strategies" (Root 3)."
This paper discusses research on anxiety and panic disorders combining personal experience and statistics, causes, descriptions, and treatments of the disorders.
Abstract The author begins the paper with an account of a panicattack he suffered. He then goes into the definition of panic disorder and the similar disorder anxiety disorder. He lists the symptoms, treatment, and general statistics of the two disorders. Paper includes pie graph with explanation of the statistics.
From the Paper "According to the National Institute of Mental Health, Panic Disorder is characterized by unexpected and repeated episodes of intense fear accompanied by physical symptoms that may include chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness or abdominal distress (Facts). The first panic attack is usually the worst, especially if it is accompanied by severe physical symptoms. It is very similar to a heart attack, and since a person's mind goes into complete induced chaos and fear during such an attack people tend to think the worst, that the end is coming. Panic Disorder is a kind of severe anxiety disorder."
Abstract This paper provides a clinical description of panic disorder, describes its symptoms, medical conditions that may trigger it, the different types of panic disorders, possible causes of the disorder, and treatment.
From the Paper "According to Robins and Regier's 1991 study, approximately 2.4 million American adults ages 18 to 54 have panic disorder. This is 1.7 percent of people in this age group. The onset of this disorder occurs most commonly in late adolescence and early adulthood. Panic disorder is more prevalent in females than in males by approximately fifty percent."
Abstract This paper provides a critical analysis of two articles printed on the subject of prevention of future terrorist attacks, in the New York Times and the St. Louis Dispatch. The author discusses the effects of the media, and their methods of reporting, focusing on the events of September 11, and prevention of terrorism.
From the Paper "If we desire to analyze a current issue being represented in the media the one that comes to mind is the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center , (WTC) NY. The terrorist attacks that slammed two jet planes into the WTC and killed more than 5000 people and shook the nations around the world is the event some say of the century. But as the shock wears off and nations determine how to put forward a long-term strategy that will control terrorism the media becomes divided. Playing the role of a forum the media around the world is the integral factor in the presentation of the information---for that is what will determine public opinion.. How to prevent future attacks like that of the WTC is being presented in two aspects. We will study through an analysis of two media articles; one in the Times and the other, The St. Louis Dispatch the strategy, which will be most effective in combating terrorism.".
Abstract This paper reviews the use of attack helicopters by the United States Army in Afghanistan, with consideration of changes in military doctrine for the future operational deployment of these forces.
From the Paper "The experiences of the United States Army with attack helicopter operations in Afghanistan provide the basis for continued development of military doctrine for attack helicopter units that will lead to even greater battlefield successes in the future."
Abstract The conception that sharks are creatures dangerous to human beings and who will attack with no warning is a prevalent one. In this paper the author examines a number of incidents where sharks were reported to have attacked human beings and attempts to discover the reality between the reports and actual events. In addition, the author attempts to investigate the factors causing such attacks and to discover if, in fact, the shark is a "man eater"
From the Paper "Under the stillness of even the calmest of seas an age-old drama plays out. Countless times, creatures designed for locating, stalking, chasing, and then tearing into living flesh closes in on its doomed prey. Its efficient design, mouth filled with teeth meant to sink into its prey and never let go, and its swimming speed, agility, and intelligence all but ensure hunting success. After a brief chase, a shark catches up to its prey, its jaws clamp down tightly, and it is all over: just in the same way that the bottle nosed dolphin that humans adore captures another helpless herring in its mouth."
Tags: shark hysteria fear, shark attacks, divers sea beach, man eater
Abstract This paper examines the issue of distributed denial of service attacks and how to use predictive analysis to detect such attacks on computer networks.
From the Paper "Denial of service attacks receive considerable media attention because they have the ability to shut down the Net or at least portions of it. Businesses and individuals alike have come to depend on the World Wide Web for commerce, entertainment and information and the realization that the Web is vulnerable to attack causes concern. Defending against denial of service attacks is an important part of an organization's security plan but can be difficult to accomplish because of ..."
Tags: DDOS, DOS, Distributed denial of service attacks, denial of service
This paper discusses abnormal psychology as related to the character Dr. Helen Hudson played by Sigourney Weaver in the film "Copy Cat" (1995) produced by Arnon Milchnar.
1,060 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
Abstract This paper explains that, throughout the movie "Copy Cat", Dr. Helen Hudson deals with panicattacks and everyday life by taking a large amount of prescription pills and washing them down with bourbon whiskey to control her intense fear; she has been in her house for over thirteen months. The author believes that she would be diagnosed as having a panic disorder with agoraphobia associated with post traumatic stress disorder caused by the attack on her life in which she almost died herself after seeing a cop get shot. The paper concludes that the problem with the movie's portrayal of these conditions is that, at the end, she is cured instantly from agoraphobia, drug and alcohol abuse and panicattacks; plus she beats the bad guys and, all of the sudden, psychological life is grand.
From the Paper "The character in the movie I would like to focus on is Dr. Helen Hudson (Sigourney Weaver). The movie starts out with Dr. Hudson being a very intelligent and capable person who is giving a lecture on serial killers at a University in San Francisco. The lecture goes well but afterwards she is attacked in the bathroom by a man (Harry Connick Jr.). We later learn that this man was on trial for murder and Dr. Hudson testified in court against him with her advanced knowledge on the subject. The attack was pretty graphic and she was rescued at the last minute by a police officer who heard gun shots. The movie then flashes to the present where Dr. Hudson is at home and suddenly wakes up sweating and hyperventilating. The images of the attack in the previous part of the movie now represent the dream she was having. In my opinion, they wanted the audience to think she has reoccurring nightmare about the attack."
Abstract This page paper presents a detailed look at the attacks on Arab looking residents in the United States. The writer uses specific examples to outline what is happening to those who look Arabian in this country following the September 11, 2001 attack on this country.
From the Paper "The nation watched in horror on the morning of September 11, 2001 as the World Trade Center Towers in Manhattan were destroyed by terrorist attacks. As soon as the first attack occurred planes being driven into the Pentagon at full throttle traumatized us. Within minutes after all the attacks were over cries could be heard for revenge. The American people want revenge and they want it now. Unfortunately that translates into hate crimes for some. Those who look Arabian were in sudden and grave danger and they knew it. Many fled their homes to seek refuge with other family members, while some just refused to leave their house. While we counted the dead and realized it was going to be in the thousands our anger grew. That anger has now turned into a violent force in some cases and innocent people are being physically attacked(Melemed, 2001) . Their crime? Looking Arabic. President George W. Bush has asked again and again that we not attack private citizens. He instead wants us to put our energy behind supporting military strikes overseas. Most Americans are listening but there are a few who are bent on violence regardless of the innocence of their victims."
Abstract The paper discusses how a "dirty bomb" or a ready made chemical or radiological device would be the most effective way for a terrorist to attack the United States. The paper explains that these radiographic explosive devices would not only destroy relatively large areas of a city or residential area, but would disperse radiation and create psychological havoc and panic. The paper assesses the most likely targets for an attack and reveals that a terrorist could possibly target a less secure location that maximizes the damage to the infrastructure of a country. The paper explains that this could be an important energy or communications system that would affect many and strike a blow at the psychological morale of the country.
Outline:
Introduction
Possible Scenarios
Weapons and Materials
The Attack: Targets and Implementation
From the Paper "The danger of a terrorist attack on American soil has been extensively reported and commented on in the media, especially after the events of 9/11. Many experts are of the opinion that a terrorist attack is "inevitable" at some stage in the future. This view is supported by the recent proliferation of nuclear weapons, especially after the fall of Communist Russia and there have been many reports of the sales of arms and even nuclear components on the black market.
"However, commentators also point out that the construction and implementation of a fully - fledged nuclear device is still extremely difficult and the importation of components into a country like the Unites States with its stringent security regulation after 9/11, is a difficult task for the terrorists."
Abstract In this article the writer first discusses the term 'conflict' and looks at how it can be defined. The writer then describes that when an Islamic militant and terrorist took it upon himself to resolve a conflict as he saw it, he launched terror attacks on the people of the United States of America, and the result was large scale devastation and destruction and panic and adverse impacts on the economic and political and social system of the United States. Further, the writer studies the impact and attempts at resolution of the conflict. The writer concludes that perhaps, in the long run, Bush's ideals would create more conflict around the globe, than resolve them in any way. One can only wait and see what will happen eventually, and find out whether it is possible to resolve conflicts of high order with any amount of success.
From the Paper "However, at the same time, it must be remembered that there were other losses that were not covered by private insurance, or were not qualified under the charitable contributions, or even by the emergency relief funds, and these were the really huge losses that occurred due to the September 11 terrorist attacks. Several different agencies undertook the study of the economic losses that were caused by the September 11 debacle, and according to the New York City Partnership, the attacks on the two World Trade Center Buildings must have cost the state, at the very least, $ 83 billion, as per the value in the year 2001, and this included the costs of total losses, that is, both the direct and the indirect costs. Out of this estimate, only about $ 67 billion of the losses would be completely covered by insurance and other contributions. In a more recent study, according to an Officer of the New York City Comptroller's Office, as of April 2002, the total costs of the clean up of the World Trade Center has been much quicker and also much less costly than the initial estimates had indicated."
Abstract This paper reviews and discusses various articles written about panic disorders in pregnant women, and in children. The paper also takes a look at anxiety disorder. The paper suggests that panic disorders may have both psychological and biochemical origins. The paper reports that children who are abused have a higher risk for panic disorder in adulthood, and mothers with panic disorders often give birth to smaller babies.
From the Paper "Results indicate that mothers with panic disorder continued to have panic attacks throughout their pregnancies. Only 8% also had symptoms of depression during pregnancy. Between them and the control group, no significant differences were found in terms of maternal age, race, socioeconomic status, primiparous status, smoking during pregnancy, or psychotropic medications taken during pregnancy. Panic disorder mothers had higher blood pressures and were more likely to report eating disorders, but no significant differences were found in the gestational ages of their babies and mothers in the control group; however, PD mothers had babies with significantly lower birth weights. Their infants were not born earlier, but they were smaller; however, although the birth weights were significantly smaller, they were not below normal. A statistical analysis allowed the researchers to conclude that other variables, such as smoking and high stress, were not responsible for the finding of low birth rate in PD mothers. They do point out that if PD risk were combined with other risk factors, this could spell problems for the child. They admit that causes of low-birth weight may not have been completely determined and some of their analytic methods could have affected their findings. The use of Caucasian, middle-to-upper class women meant the sample was not representative of the entire population."
