Psychology Module 41- Anxiety Disorders, OCD, and PTSD

_____ occurs when a person who is attacked by a fierce dog later develops a fear of all dogs.

Stimulus generalization

Worry that a panic attack might occur can result in an individual avoiding places. This can lead to a condition called _____.

agoraphobia

Of the perspectives on anxiety disorders discussed in the textbook, the _____ perspective is MOST likely to emphasize hypervigilance toward anxiety-related stimuli.

cognitive

Diane is constantly concerned about things at work, even when she is at home. She is constantly worried about her homelife, even when she is at work. Diane has free-floating worry that leaves her tense, irritable, impairs her concentration, and leaves her with many sleepless nights. Diane MOST likely suffers from _____ disorder.

generalized anxiety

Andrea experiences extreme anxiety when she approaches any lake. Her therapist suggests that her fear is the result of a traumatic childhood boating accident. The therapist's suggestion reflects a _____ perspective.

learning

Two disorders that involve anxiety are _____ disorder and _____.

obsessive-compulsive; posttraumatic stress disorder

Thirty-five-year-old Aria needs to have blood work. She is so distraught by this that she must mentally prepare herself for it as well as take a short-acting sedative. Aria seems to be suffering from a(n) _____.

phobia

Penny is an intensely shy person who rarely attends gatherings of people. In addition, she normally will not accept dinner invitations and refuses to speak in public, even if it is among a group of friends. Penny MOST likely suffers from _____ disorder.

social anxiety

Walter has an intense fear of speaking in public. Because he can only engage in one-on-one discussions, he has been passed over for promotions. He may be suffering from _____ disorder.

social anxiety

Will has an intense fear of speaking in public. Because he can only engage in one-on-one discussions, he has been passed over for promotions. Will may be suffering from _____ disorder.

social anxiety

As compared with men, women are _____ likely to develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms after a traumatic event.

twice as

As compared to New Yorkers outside the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for their counterparts inside the towers was:

twice as high.