Question 1

Describe the ideas behind the anxiety-sensitivity theory of panic disorder.

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People with panic disorder have a tenden...

Question 2

Match the term to the appropriate definition or description.
-Satiation therapy

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A)  a treatment in which clients confront their obsessional thoughts for so long that they lose their meaning
B)   a condition where the individual consciously refuses to talk in certain situations
C)  a repetitive behavior in response to an obsession
D)   a fear reaction exhibited in situations where one might be observed
E)  systematically tensing and resting muscle groups all over the bodyF) innate, biologically based response to a dangerous or life-threatening situationG)  a disorder characterized by the persistent urge to pull out one's own hair.H) state in which the individual is inordinately apprehensive, tense, and uneasy about the prospect of something terrible happeningI)  the individual feels overwhelmed by a range of highly unpleasant physical sensation.J) cognitive therapy technique useful in treating phobias and OCDK) The belief that panic disorder is caused in part by the tendency to interpret cognitive and somatic manifestations of stress and anxiety in a catastrophic manner.L) A) and J)
M) D) and E)

Question 3

Regarding PTSD, positive psychology states that

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A)   acute stress disorder is a subcategory of PTSD.
B)   people suffering from generalized anxiety disorder tend to acquire PTSD syndromes very quickly.
C)   pharmacotherapy by the use of antidepressant is the only way to generate positive results.
D)   trauma potentially allows clients to find positive interpretations of their experiences.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

Differentiate panic attack and panic disorder.

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A panic attack is a period of intense fe...

Question 5

Repeated and unwanted intrusive thoughts are not considered obsessions if they are focused on religious topics.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Psychoeducation is a part of the treatment known as

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A)   panic control therapy (PCT) .
B)   relaxation training.
C)   flooding.
D)   thought stopping.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 7

An individual with an intense fear of public speaking would described as having a specific phobia.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Anxiety disorders are most profound in people between the ages of 30 to 44.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

People with generalized anxiety disorders are more efficient with their daily tasks than people with specific phobias.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which disorder is characterized by difficulty in leaving one's caregivers?

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A)   Overanxious disorder
B)   Avoidant disorder
C)   Separation anxiety disorder
D)   Panic disorderE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

Approximately what percentage of the U.S. population over the age of 60 years is affected by anxiety disorders?

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A)   5%
B)   15%
C)   30%
D)   40%E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

Mary washes her hands several times a day and still feels that her hands are unclean despite all the washing. This habit has caused Mary to be late on several occasions. Her symptoms are suggestive of

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A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   acute stress disorder.
C)   specific phobia.
D)   general anxiety disorder.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 13

Which of the following is a common compulsion?

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A)   Thinking about having left the iron plugged in
B)   Ruminating about the number of people who touched a door handle
C)   Washing in response to thoughts of contamination
D)   Thinking about being buried aliveE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 14

A clinician diagnoses PTSD if the symptoms of _____ have occurred for more than a month following a traumatic event.

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A)   Dissociative identity disorder
B)   General anxiety disorder
C)   Developmental disillusionment
D)   Acute stress disorderE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Match the term to the appropriate definition or description.
-Specific phobia

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A)  the association of certain bodily sensations with memories of the last panic attack
B)   an irrational unabating fear of a particular object, activity or situation that provokes immense anxiety and disrupts functioning
C)  commonly occurs soon after a traumatic event
D)  a pattern of abnormal motor symptoms, such as uncontrollable twitches, vocalizations, and facial grimaces.
E)   behavioral technique in which the client is totally immersed in the sensation of anxiety while in the presence of the feared stimulusF) a persistent and intrusive idea, thought, impulse or imageG)  a period when an individual feels overwhelmed by a range of highly unpleasant physical sensationsH) a disorder involving a severe disturbance in the ability to relate to others in which the individual is unresponsive to people, is apathetic, and prefers to be alone rather than to interact with friends or family.I) Treatment that consists of cognitive restructuring, exposure to bodily cues associated with panic attacks, and breathing retraining.J)  A procedure in which clients gradually expose themselves to increasingly challenging anxiety provoking situations.K)  intense anxiety about being trapped or stranded in a situation where there may be no escapeL) intense, inappropriate anxiety regarding being away from caregivers.M) A) and I)
N) D) and I)

Question 16

Sudden intense sensations such as shortness of breath, dizziness, choking, and heart palpitations are characteristic of

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A)   hypervigilance.
B)   schizoid personality disorder.
C)   depression.
D)   panic disorder.E) B) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following of specific phobia is true?

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A)   People suffering from specific phobias are easily distressed by minor disruptions of life.
B)   Different specific phobias show different patterns of brain activation.
C)   Specific phobia is linked with neuroticism.
D)   Specific phobia is a disorder which is partially genetically based.E) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Derek suddenly felt his hands and legs go numb and started shaking involuntarily while preparing for his high school final semester. The acuteness of the problem forced his parents to consult a clinician. When asked, the clinician was told that it was the first time Derek had suffered from any of these symptoms. Derek is most likely experiencing

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A)   a panic attack.
B)   panic disorder.
C)   post-traumatic stress disorder.
D)   dissociative disorder.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Which of the following is true with regard to habit reversal training (HRT) ?

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A)   In HRT, the individual learns a new response to compete with the habit of hair-pulling.
B)   HRT is a form of psychological treatment in which the individual is simultaneously exposed to a stimulus and a condition causing discomfort.
C)   HRT is mostly ineffective in treating trichotillomania and is rarely used for the purpose.
D)   In HRT, the individual is exposed to an object or situation that evokes fear and is widely used in treating phobias.E) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

Ramona was mugged at gunpoint in a dark parking lot after work two nights ago. She is constantly re-experiencing the event through images, dreams, thoughts, and flashbacks. She finds herself avoiding situations that might make her think about the trauma, but she is still so anxious that she cannot concentrate or sleep. Ramona is likely suffering from

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A)   obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B)   post-traumatic stress disorder.
C)   acute stress disorder.
D)   panic disorder.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

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Mary washes her hands several times a day and still feels that her hands are unclean despite all the washing. This habit has caused Mary to be late on several occasions. Her symptoms are suggestive of

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Repeated and unwanted intrusive thoughts are not considered obsessions if they are focused on religious topics.

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Approximately what percentage of the U.S. population over the age of 60 years is affected by anxiety disorders?

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People with generalized anxiety disorders are more efficient with their daily tasks than people with specific phobias.

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