Psychology Module 42

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

Agoraphobia

Randy has an intense, irrational fear of dogs. Randy might be diagnosed with:

a phobia.

Stella has been diagnosed with panic disorder and refuses to leave her home without her husband. She fears any situation in which she cannot escape or find help when a panic attack would strike. Stella suffers not only from panic disorder but also from _____.

agoraphobia

Connie is overwhelmed with fear whenever she must leave the house. She is especially afraid when she uses the subway or goes grocery shopping. Connie's case illustrates:

agoraphobia.

When he leaves the house, Josh locks, unlocks, and relocks each window and each door exactly three times. Josh's behavior exemplifies a(n):

compulsion.

According to the textbook, 9-month-old infants attend more to sounds representing ancient threats, such as thunder, than to sounds representing modern dangers, such as gunfire. This BEST supports the role of _____ in anxiety.

evolution

People who suffer from generalized anxiety disorder are:

mostly women.

People who are troubled by repetitive thoughts or actions are suffering from _____ disorder.

obsessive-compulsive

Several times in the past 2 months, Petra has experienced a racing heart, intense fear that something horrible is about to happen, and an inability to breathe. Petra MOST likely is suffering from _____ disorder.

panic

Some studies suggest there may be an anxiety gene that affects brain levels of:

serotonin.

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