Monash University
The Interpretation of Ambiguous Stimuli in People Who Panic
We are aiming to explore the differences in the way people interpret everyday events that seems to be associated with the 'type' of panic experienced (i.e. socially cued panic verses spontaneous uncued panic). Such research will assist in furthering an understanding of the nature of anxiety disorders and the similarities and differences between them. Firstly you will be interviewed about various aspects of your emotional well-being over the telephone. This takes approximately 60 minutes. Following this you will be asked to complete a series of questionnaires 'online' - questionnaires are located at a web-site, and you complete and submit them via computer/internet. These questionnaires ask you about your experiences and feelings regarding anxiety and how you typically respond to certain situations or events. This takes approximately 60 minutes. Upon completion of all questionnaires you will be posted by registered mail a 'Myer/Grace Bros' voucher to the value of $30 as compensation for your time. The information provided by you will be coded to protect your privacy and kept confidential with ONLY the research team having access to it. Information collected from this study will only ever be reported in aggregate so no individuals may be identified.
David Austin (PhD candidate) and Professor Jeff Richards, Department of General Practice, Monash University, Phone: 8575 2246; Fax: 8575 2233, Email: David.Austin@med.monash.edu.au