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             General Psychology BS 160 4:30 TR Steve Eftink Spring 2001
             POPULAR MAGAZINE ARTICLE CRITIQUE #1
             "Social Anxiety Disorder/Social Phobia: The Least Understood Anxiety Disorder"
             By Thomas A. Richards, Ph.D., Psychologist
             PURPOSE: In my opinion the author of this article has expressed two main purposes. First, he explains the symptoms and diagnoses of social anxiety disorder and how humans demonstrate it. Secondly, he illustrates some of the possible treatments or ways to live with what he titles "The Least Understood Anxiety Disorder."
             SUMMARY: Dr. Richards label Social anxiety disorder or Social phobia, as the fear of public interaction with other people for feelings of criticism or self-consciousness. He further hypotheses that millions of people all over world suffer from this disorder. He sites such situations as; being made the center of attentions, meeting people in the position of authority or making "small talk" at parties as events that could trigger an anxiety disorder episode. Some of the symptoms of a person experiencing a social anxiety disorder display range from elevated heart rates, turning red in the face to intense fear coupled with muscle twitches. Unfortunately, these symptoms or feelings very seldom ever recede in people who have social anxiety disorders. In a positive light the author shows how cognitive-behavioral therapy has significantly helped people with this disorder and that individuals do not have to tolerate these feelings. The writer illustrates four elements vital in co!
             nquering social phobias. The first is understanding and being aware of the problem. Followed by a commitment to carry through with the therapy and getting the information deep in the brain so as to make the response automatic. Lastly and most importantly, participation in a social anxiety therapy group that establishes specific strategic goals the person can gradually...

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